Research scholarships and tutorships

The principal scholarships for international students are those awarded under the IPRS scheme, while many local students are awarded APAs. Details appear below.

The School of Computer Science and IT also awards several scholarships, top-ups, and tutorships each year. These are awarded for one year but are usually renewable subject to satisfactory progress and compliance with School procedures, until the student has been enrolled for the normal period of candidature (3 years for PhD, 2 years for MBR). No extensions are possible. Students must re-apply each year.

PhD grant available


General scholarships – international students

International research students may apply for an International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS).

Applications for these scholarships occur only once a year. The closing date for applications is 31st October for commencement in the following academic year.

In addition to financial support provided by this scholarship, a top-up of up to $4,000 (2006 figures) may be available from the School, budget-permitting.

For more information, please visit:

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General scholarships – local students

If you are an Australian citizen, or will have permanent residency by 3rd March 2008, you can apply for an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) scholarship to support you during a Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy program.

Applications for the APA scholarships occur only once a year. The closing date for applications is 31st October for commencement in the following academic year.

In addition to financial support provided by this scholarship, a top-up of up to $4,000 (2006 figures) may be available from the School, budget-permitting.

For more information visit APA scholarships.

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School awards

School scholarships

Budget permitting, the School may offer scholarships to full-time students who have not been awarded or are ineligible for an APA, IPRS, or RMIT University scholarship in the next academic year.

If School scholarships are to be offered, the call for applications would usually occur in November/December. Applicants who have applied for an APA or IPRS scholarship will be automatically considered for School scholarships. Applications should be made to the School's Research Student Programs Administrator, containing the following items and information:

  • Reason/s why you are seeking financial support.
  • Amount of financial support being sought.
  • Whether you are interested in tutoring.
  • Transcripts of academic results (photocopies are acceptable).
  • A C.V. indicating in particular any teaching or related experience.
  • If already enrolled, a brief summary of progress to date. For those students required to do some coursework, results of this should be attached.
  • Details of scholarships/tutorships previously held.
  • If an APA or IPRS has not been sought, an explanation of the reasons why not.

Applications are to be submitted to:

C/- Research Student Programs Administrator
School of Computer Science and Information Technology
RMIT City Campus
GPO Box 2476V
Melbourne VIC 3001
Australia

For more information, please email research@cs.rmit.edu.au

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Tutorships

Tutorships provide approximately an additional $4,000 of funds in exchange for tutoring work of about 8 hours per week. (This is usually 2-3 tutorials). A research candidate interested in undertaking tutoring work must first seek approval from their Senior Supervisor before applying. Tutorship applications are subject to approval by the School's HR Manager and based on suitability for tutoring.

For more information, please visit: https://webtute.cs.rmit.edu.au/webtute/.

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