Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) Australia

Applications are now open for the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship and Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) at Deakin University in Australia. These prestigious scholarships support high-achieving domestic and international students pursuing full-time research master’s or doctoral (PhD) degrees.

The scholarships are fully funded and provide a generous living stipend, full tuition fee offset, and additional support such as relocation allowance and health cover for international students. There is no application fee.Both domestic and international candidates from any nationality can apply. Scholarships are awarded based on a competitive ranking process only top-ranked applicants receive RTP.You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Research Master’s and Doctoral degrees
• Host Country: Australia
• Host Institution: Deakin University
• Application Deadlines (2026–2027):
  • 2027 International Round: Closes 23 August 2026 (February 2027 intake)
  • 2027 Domestic Round: Closes 25 October 2026 (February 2027 intake)
• Open For: All nationalities
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Application Fee: None

What This Scholarship Offers:

• A generous tax-exempt stipend of $37,450 per annum to cover living expenses
• Full tuition fee offset for the entire duration of the degree
• Relocation allowance of $500 to $1,500 for candidates moving from interstate or overseas
• Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full duration of the student visa (international students only)
• Opportunity to conduct research at a leading Australian university with world-class facilities, expert supervisors, and strong industry connections

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Be a domestic or international student enrolling in a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program at Deakin University
• Have completed at least four years of tertiary education
• Achieve 80% or equivalent in the research component of previous study (or demonstrate equivalent academic attainment through work experience, publications, or other research outputs)
• met all other minimum entry requirements according to the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Admission, Selection and Enrolment Procedure. 
• Not be receiving an equivalent scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset research tuition fees
• Not receive other income exceeding 75% of the stipend rate for general living costs while studying

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Entry Requirements by Degree:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• A degree at level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework
• Minimum overall grade equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70%
• The qualifying degree must be in the relevant area and include a research component equivalent to 25% of the final year’s full-time study
• The research component must include a dissertation or equivalent assessed outputs with a minimum achievement grade equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70%

Masters Degree by Research

You need:

• A degree at level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework
• Minimum achievement grade equivalent to a Deakin grade of 65%
• The qualifying degree must be in the relevant area and include a research component equivalent to 25% of the final year’s full-time study
• The research component must include a dissertation or equivalent assessed outputs with a minimum achievement grade equivalent to a Deakin grade of 65%

Master of Philosophy (Medicine)

You must meet at least one of the following:

• Completion of a masters degree in the same discipline as the proposed research thesis with a minimum achievement grade equivalent to a Deakin grade of 65%
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in the same discipline as the proposed research thesis with a minimum achievement grade equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70% for third-year units
• Completion of the pre-clinical component of the Doctor of Medicine (or equivalent degree) at the postgraduate level

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Programs Available:

• Accounting
• Agriculture
• Architecture and Built Environment
• Business and Management
• Communications and Media
• Computing and Information Technology
• Creative Arts
• Dentistry
• Economics
• Education and Training
• Engineering and Technology
• Environmental Studies
• Health Services and Support
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Law and Legal Studies
• Mathematics
• Medicine and Public Health
• Nursing and Midwifery
• Pharmacy
• Psychology
• Rehabilitation
• Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
• Social Work
• Sport and Leisure
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Veterinary Science

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How to Apply:

1. Find a Supervisor :Identify and contact a potential research supervisor at Deakin whose expertise matches your proposed project.
2. Prepare Your Application : Gather required documents including academic transcripts, CV, research proposal, proof of English proficiency (if applicable), and evidence of research capability.
3. Submit Your Application :Apply for admission to a research degree at Deakin University and indicate your interest in the RTP/DUPR scholarship. Prospective students should follow the official research degree application process.
4. Meet Deadlines :Submit before the relevant round closing date.

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