Monash University in Australia offers the Research Training Program Stipend for eligible domestic and international students undertaking a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree at a Monash Australia campus.
This scholarship is best suited for strong research applicants who already have a clear research direction, strong academic background, research experience, and a serious plan for postgraduate research.
Quick Facts
Host country: Australia
Host institution: Monash University
Scholarship name: Research Training Program Stipend
Study level: Research Doctorate and Research Masters
Eligible applicants: Domestic and international students
Funding type: Stipend / living allowance
2026 stipend value: AUD $37,145 per year
Payment value: About AUD $1,423.18 fortnightly
Relocation allowance: AUD $1,000 from interstate or AUD $2,000 from overseas, if eligible
International Round 3 deadline: 31 July 2026
Application method: Online through Monash myApp portal
Important Warning
This is not a normal coursework master’s scholarship.
If you are looking for a bachelor’s degree scholarship or a normal coursework master’s scholarship, this opportunity is not for you.
The Monash RTP Stipend is for applicants applying for a higher degree by research, such as a Research Masters or PhD pathway.
What the Scholarship Covers
The RTP Stipend provides a living allowance to help students with living costs while undertaking graduate research at Monash University in Australia.
The 2026 stipend rate is AUD $37,145 per year.
Eligible students may also receive a relocation allowance if they need to move for the research degree.
For international students, Monash states that there are tuition scholarships that may be packaged with the stipend. This means international applicants should not assume the stipend alone automatically covers everything. You must check whether you are also being considered for tuition support.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must also meet Monash’s competitive scholarship selection requirements and English language requirements.
Selection Criteria
This scholarship is highly competitive.
This is not the kind of scholarship where you apply with a weak CV and hope luck will help you. You need to look like a serious research candidate.
How to Apply
Graduate research scholarship applications are submitted together with the course application through the Monash myApp portal.
New applicants do not need to choose one specific scholarship. Eligible applicants are automatically considered for available graduate research scholarships.
Documents to Prepare
TripDoc Advice
Do not apply blindly.
This opportunity is strongest for applicants who already understand their research area and can show why Monash is the right university for their project.
Before applying, search for your faculty, check available research areas, identify possible supervisors, and prepare a strong research proposal.
If you do not have research experience, publications, thesis work, or a strong academic record, your application may be weak compared with other candidates.
Final Note
The Monash RTP Stipend is a strong opportunity for serious research applicants who want to study in Australia.
But it must be explained correctly.
It is not a general scholarship for all students. It is not mainly for coursework master’s students. It is competitive, research-focused, and best suited for applicants who can prove academic and research potential.
