How much is Monash RTP in 2027?
AUD 41,100 per year for the standard full-time stipend.
Can international students apply?
Yes. Monash lists international students as eligible for the RTP Stipend.
Does the stipend automatically pay tuition?
No. International tuition coverage comes from a separate fee scholarship/package.
When are international deadlines?
Current Monash guidance lists 31 March and 31 July international rounds.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
A competitive Australian Government living stipend for Monash Research Masters and PhD students, with separate tuition scholarships available for international candidates.
Other verified benefits
AUD 41,100 annual living stipend for 2027 and relocation allowance of AUD 2,000 for eligible overseas moves. International students may package the stipend with a tuition scholarship such as Monash International Tuition Scholarship.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
The RTP Stipend alone does not automatically guarantee international tuition coverage or OSHC. International candidates need the relevant tuition-fee scholarship/package.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must meet Monash graduate research admission, competitive scholarship-selection and English-language requirements.
International scholarship rounds close 31 March and 31 July. Applications are submitted with the research-course application and candidates are automatically considered for eligible central scholarships.
Eligible countries
Domestic and international graduate research applicants.
Language requirements
Monash graduate research English requirements apply.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Research proposal
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
- Two reference letters
- Host supervisor commitment letter
How do you apply?
- Prepare the Monash graduate research application.
- Secure faculty/supervisor support where required.
- Submit course and scholarship materials together through myApp.
- Meet the appropriate international scholarship round deadline.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Monash RTP Stipend in 2027?
Monash publishes a 2027 full-time RTP Stipend rate of AUD 41,100 per year, plus an eligible overseas relocation allowance of AUD 2,000.
Does Monash RTP cover tuition for international students?
The RTP Stipend is primarily living support. International students may receive a separate tuition scholarship that can be packaged with the stipend, so tuition should not be assumed from the stipend alone.