Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-Offset

Research Training Program (RTP) Fees-Offset

Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships, funded by the Australian Government, support both domestic and international students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees at Australian universities.

As part of this program, a RTP Fees Offset is available to cover the course tuition fees whilst studying at a Monash Australia campus.

Applications

Four rounds per year

Total scholarship value

between $41,100 to $59,600 annually (2026 value)

Number offered

Varies

See details

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Jacob

The financial support from my scholarship allows me to work less, focus more on my studies, and contribute through the Access Monash mentoring program. It has also connected me with a scholarship donor who worked in my field, and is now a great mentor to me as I work out where I want to end up and how to navigate the challenges of studying an Engineering degree.

Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:

• An Australian citizen
• A New Zealand citizen
• Australian permanent resident
• Australian humanitarian visa holder
• An International student

You must meet the following criteria:

• meet the eligibility criteria for admission to a research degree (domestic students only);
• meet Monash's competitive scholarship selection process requirements (international students only); and
• meet Monash English language proficiency requirements .

This scholarship is also available to students undertaking Joint Research Awards when Monash University is the home institution.

Benefits

RTP Fees Offset covers the cost of:

• course tuition fees ; and
• a single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy (international students only).

Selection criteria

International students can only be awarded a RTP Fees-Offset as part of a competitive selection process.  Monash scholarships are highly competitive and are awarded based on academic excellence, research outputs and prior research experience.

All domestic students commencing a graduate research degree at Monash are provided with a RTP Fees Offset.

If you are awarded a RTP Fees-Offset, it's important to familiarise yourself with the associated conditions and benefits as outlined in the policy and procedures .

How to apply

Graduate research scholarships applications are submitted at the same time as your course application, unless you are already enrolled.  Whether you are a new applicant or a current student, the myApp Portal is used for both course admission and scholarship applications.  You do not need to select specific scholarships, eligible applicants are automatically considered for all available graduate research scholarships.

* Domestic students applying for a RTP Fees Offset only and not a living allowance scholarship (such as a RTP Stipend ) do not need to submit an application for a scholarship.

INTERNATIONAL (Round 1)
closes 31 March

DOMESTIC (Round 2)
closes 31 May

INTERNATIONAL (Round 3)
closes 31 August

DOMESTIC (Round 4)
closes 31 October

Different scholarships may have varying application requirements, so it's important to carefully review the details and ensure your application is submitted by the specified deadline.

If you are a new applicant, you must first receive an invitation to apply from the relevant faculty before beginning your application.

For more information visit our website  or contact our Graduate Research Admissions team on E: mgro-apply@monash.edu or T: +61 3 99051538