INTRODUCTION

Applications for scholarships commencing in 2024 are now open at Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) for Masters research and Doctoral (PhD) study programs involve comprehensive, independent research under the supervision of an expert academic.
At RMIT, you can do your research program by project or thesis mode at a duration two (2) years full time for Masters and 4 years full time for doctoral (PhD) studies.

ELIGIBILITY

Masters by Research

The minimum requirements for admission to a masters by research program are:

• a bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology subjects that constitute at least 25% of a full time (or part time equivalent) academic year. The applicant must have achieved at least a credit average in the final year; or
• evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Training and Development (ADVC RT&D) or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.

At RMIT a grade of Credit represents academic achievement of 60% or higher.

Doctor of Philosophy

The minimum requirements for admission to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program are:

• a bachelor’s degree requiring at least four (4) years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology subjects that constitute at least 25% of a full time (or part time equivalent) academic year. The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year; or
• a master’s degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full time (or part time equivalent) academic year with an overall distinction average or a master’s degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average; or
• evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the ADVC RT&D or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.

At RMIT a grade of Distinction represents academic achievement of 70% or higher and a High Distinction is 80% or higher.

AWARDS

Scholarships are awarded through a highly competitive process. It is therefore important that you make sure you read and understand the advice provided to prospective applicants about ensuring their application is competitive.  You will find this information further down the page under Costs and scholarships – eligibility above.

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1 – Choose your program
Step 2 – Identify your research project
Step 3 – Costs and scholarships
Step 4 – Prepare your application

This information will assist you to review your eligibility and to prepare your application for a research program at RMIT University.
Learn how to apply