Global Research Scholarship: Tuition Covered; PhD​/MRes

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RMIT University offers two international tuition fee scholarships: the RTP International Fee Offset Scholarship (RIFOS) and the RMIT Research International Tuition Fee Scholarship (RRITFS). These scholarships provide tuition fees for a period of 3 years, with the possibility of a 6-month extension. RIFOS scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, while RRITFS scholarships are funded by RMIT University.

• Scholarship Stipend Value:
  Tuition fees for 3 years (with possibility of 6-month extension)
• Health Insurance:
  Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for duration of visa
• Degree Program:
  Research degree (PhD or Master by Research)
• Available in: RMIT University, Australia
• Host: RMIT University
• Citizen type:
  International students
• Award Duration: 3 years (with possibility of 6-month extension)

• Scholarships are awarded on the basis of a competitive selection process that ranks applicants according to their academic achievement, research outputs, and relevant professional experience.
• Priority is given to applicants who:
• Have achieved a high distinction in the final two years of the qualifying program(s).
• May be considered by RMIT as having an equivalent level of academic attainment, taking into account previous study, relevant work experience, research publications, and other research experience.
• Are able to take receipt of a scholarship for a minimum 12 months duration on a full-time basis (or part-time equivalent) because of prior enrolment in a graduate research program.
• Have not already completed a graduate research program at the same or higher course level.
• Are or will be enrolled and primarily based at an RMIT Australian campus.
• International applicants must meet English language requirements by the Final date to receive applications to be considered for a scholarship.
• Additionally, successful recipients of the VCPS must not have undertaken prior higher degree by research candidature in the last three years.
• Part-time applications from local applicants may be approved if applicants are able to demonstrate exceptional circumstances as specified in the Research Scholarship Terms and Conditions.

• Scholarships provided to candidates enrolled on a part-time basis are not tax exempt.
• Scholarship applicants already enrolled in a research degree must have:
• More than 12 months remaining of Master by research candidature as at 1 January 2019.
• You will be considered ineligible for a tuition fee scholarship if:
• You are applying for or undertaking a Masters by Research and you already hold a Research Doctorate, Research Masters, or an equivalent research qualification.
• You are applying for or undertaking a Research Doctorate and you already hold a Research Doctorate or an equivalent research qualification.
• You have previously held a Commonwealth-funded postgraduate research scholarship unless it was terminated within six months of the scholarship commencement date.

• SGR Scholarships team via RMIT Connect.
• Prospective applicants and Educational Agents should submit a guest enquiry through RMIT Connect.
• Phone:
• Postal address: RMIT University, GPO Box 2476, Melbourne VIC 3001 Australia
• Street address: 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
• Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Australian Eastern Standard Time.

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