Research scholarships and grants

For students who are interested in creative and challenging projects, and those with bachelor's or master's degree in materials and manufacturing engineering

ARC DECRA supported scholarship - related to project "Fate of coastal wetland carbon under microplastic pollution".

A Digital Twin-Driven Model for Mapping Part Quality in Multi Jet Fusion of Automotive Parts

100% scholarship will be provided to focus on the discovery and translate the research from the lab to the device for industry

ARC Training Centre for Biofilm Research and Innovation.

Coastal wetland restoration PhD in Centre for Nature Positive Solutions

Reducing methane from Southeast Asia’s rice paddies through climate-smart practices and carbon credits to boost farmer income and cut emissions

A Digital Twin-Driven Model for Mapping Part Quality in Multi Jet Fusion of Automotive Parts

The scholarship will support research candidates to undertake cutting edge research on advanced digital manufacturing technologies in collaboration with Boeing.

The aim of these scholarships is to work closely with Bupa on exploring 1) the convergence of three key mega-trends, 2) the impact of external forces on the evolution of consumer behaviours in health and wellbeing.

CSIRO’s Industry PhD (iPhD) Program brings together an industry partner, a university and CSIRO to co-develop a four-year industry-focused PhD project. The program supports a three-way partnership aiming to train new researchers in critical areas and facilitate long-term beneficial interaction between universities, CSIRO, and industry. CSIRO’s Industry PhD program is being delivered as part of the Australian Government’s support to grow university research commercialization

The CSIRO Industry PhD Program is a four-year research training program, focusing on applied research that benefits industry by solving real-world challenges. It aims to produce the next generation of innovation leaders.

This 4 year CSIRO Industry PhD (iPhD) project aims to develop an AI-powered cybersecurity system using large language models to predict and mitigate organisational cyber threats.

To create a better world for future generations, CSIRO’s Data61 impart a calibre and depth of research that impacts a wide range of industries.

This PhD project aims to develop novel solid CO2 adsorbents that can reduce the energy requirements and the costs associated with the carbon capture from the flue gas streams and CO2 storage.

In this PhD research project, a combined wind turbine and solar panels fitted with an electrolyser (either proton-exchange membrane (PEM) type or other type) will be investigated to generate hydrogen and ammonia in economical and sustainable ways.

Distributed Cognitive Electromagnetic Systems (PhD)

You will investigate the concept of conversion of the plant protein production wastes into highly functional food ingredients using green and clean technologies by tailoring their nanoscale structures.

You will investigate the concept of conversion of the plant protein production wastes into highly functional food ingredients using green and clean technologies by tailoring their nanoscale structures.

You will investigate the concept of conversion of the plant protein production wastes into highly functional food ingredients using green and clean technologies by tailoring their nanoscale structures.

To undertake this research, it is proposed that a full-time Ph.D. postgraduate student with RMIT supervision would be granted a stipend scholarship for a duration of 3.5 years.

Rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels is a huge challenge. The project will develop new porous materials and systems as well as advanced manufacturing techniques to develop a carbon dioxide removal system.

This scholarship will support research in the area of geospatial AI (GeoAI), including work in connection with spatial data and deep learning, knowledge graphs, and generative AI.

This project will test new gold-based compounds as alternatives to current ovarian cancer chemotherapies using immunoassays and a novel immunocompetent ovarian cancer mouse model.

Seeking students to engage in interdisciplinary projects exploring the design, development, and/or critical assessment of digital technologies used in social, educational, health, work, and personal contexts.

CSIRO Next Generation Graduate Program.

CSIRO Next Generation Graduate Program

Exciting opportunity to work with experts from RMIT and Skybury Farms to develop an integrated solution for effective management of papaya phytophthora rot.

This is a joint project between RMIT, CSIRO and AIST Japan, that includes a top-up scholarship of $10,000 per annum funded by the CSIRO. The successful candidate will use a computational approach to develop piezoelectric materials for advanced sensors.

The Next Generation Graduates Programs provide students opportunities to collaborate with universities and subject specialists nation-wide. 

The real world may be limited to a single robotic workspace or a workstation that mechanically separates meat from bone during deboning. As a long-term objective, a digital twin of the robotic cutting and/or mechanical separation could control the process in a 'forward learning' environment, provided that the models and digital twins of the components are accurate.

Transform plastic waste into valuable carbon-based nanomaterials using innovative, low-cost methods. Full tuition, AUD $34,841 annual living allowance, and research grant. Apply now!

This project utilises fluid mechanics, microfluids and machine learn to develop rapid testing methods for novel drugs invitro.

Under appropriate academic and industry supervision, PhD candidates undertake a co-designed research project with university and industry participation.

An Industry PhD is a doctoral program designed with an industry application. Under appropriate academic and industry supervision, PhD candidates undertake a co-designed research project with university and industry participation.

National Industry PhD scholarship focused on developing advanced non-noble metal catalysts for efficient, sustainable hydrogen production from ammonia.

This scholarship is designed for University students already enrolled to pursue a PhD or Masters by research in areas relevant to the NHRA, including natural hazards resilience and disaster risk reduction.

$52.5k per annum Navantia Australia RMIT Scholarship.

Industry, CSIRO and RMIT scholarship for preventing stroke disability.

This is a joint project between RMIT and CSIRO that includes a stipend plus a top-up scholarship of $10,000 per annum. The successful candidate will use a computational approach to develop 2D materials for sensing of pollutant molecules.

Industry PhD scholarship focussed on commercial translation of a novel technology for non-invasive delivery of biologics.

The project delves into efficient and scalable multi-group fairness for online information recommendation.

Certification of Metal Additive Manufactured (3D Printed) Components by Development of a Novel Thermal Fuse.

PhD project on developing polymer composites using char produced from tyre pyrolysis. This industry-university collaborative project will require the student to interact with industrial scientists with the opportunity for interstate and international travel. (Lead partner BIOPLANT LIMITED)

US defence AUSDEP Project PhD Scholarship

You will Enjoy free education plus annual tax-free stipend of $51,535 for your living expenses, for a period of 3 years. You will also receive continuous mentorship from the best in academia and industry, and will enjoy a 12-week training program by an external service provider that will enhance your industry engagement and collaboration skills.

PhD Scholarship for Human-Centric Software Engineering

This is a strategic STEM College scholarship for RMIT Vietnam School of Science, Engineering and Technology.

A 3-year PhD stipend scholarship to conduct research on Graphite production from biomass and other waste feedstocks.

The scholarship offers a stipend to support experimental investigations and the development of mathematical models aimed at valorizing waste and producing carbon nanomaterials.

The project aims to fabricate soft 2D plasmonic photocatalysts with leaf-like structures and functions for solar-to-chemical energy conversion.

This project develops state-of-the-art Combinatorial Optimization (CO) algorithms using machine learning techniques and meta-heuristics (e.g., evolutionary algorithms) to learn the values of constraints.

This research aims to investigate and develop innovative solutions that enhance education and training in the era of AI and Generative AI (GenAI), focusing on how these technologies can support learning, assessment, and skill development.

This research contributes to computer vision, machine learning, robotics and optimization methods for automating fault/anomaly detection and cleanliness checks for PV systems using visual/thermal images.

This project pioneers the development of advanced nanofiber membranes with precisely engineered 2D nanochannels, optimizing mechanical strength, chemical stability, and ion selectivity. By leveraging 2D nanomaterials as sacrificial templates, the membranes exhibit low internal resistance and enhanced ion transport efficiency, significantly improving energy harvesting performance.

Industrial PhD Aerospace Engineering scholarship in collaboration with the Flight Safety Foundation

Identifying epigenetic mechanisms that drive decline in immune function and the ability to respond to vaccines, infections and cancers in the elderly.

Are you passionate about air quality, and eager to make a positive impact on the environment and public health? We are offering a fully funded PhD project with a tax-free stipend of $35,888 per annum for 3 years.

PhD stipend to support a student working in the antimicrobial eutectogel project.

Funded PhD scholarship to create new thermoelectric systems using advanced functional porous materials with a focus on solving real challenges.

This project combines expertise in the fabrication of nanomaterials, including magnetic nanostructures using laser ablation in liquid ambient, fabrication of laser treated surfaces and their further coating by magnetic materials, and evaluation of their biocidal activity and biocompatibility.

The Next Generation Graduates Programs provide students opportunities to collaborate with universities and subject specialists nation-wide. 

This project aims to understand the key signalling events that leads to the development and progression of cardiovascular disease using innovative microfluidic-based 'organ-on-a-chip' models of the human circulatory system.

This project investigates crossing restrictive biobarriers with self-assembled lipid nanocarriers.

PhD scholarship in Electronic and Communication Engineering

A project in computer simulations of membrane ion channels in collaboration with a US team funded by the National Institutes of Health.

An exciting opportunity for an outstanding PhD candidate to investigate the molecular mechanisms of potassium channel function.

Research scholarship funded by RMIT School of Computing Technologies.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a PhD candidate to explore the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and computer vision technology for advanced manufacturing and robotics applications.

This PhD project explores the intersection of technology and human experience, focusing on innovative approaches to designing digital technologies that promote psychological, social, and physical wellness across different life stages and contexts.

The key aim of this project is to optimise cryopreservation protocols for specific reproductive cells by tailoring a number of variables. This has significant potential benefits for assisted reproductive technologies.

This PhD project explores AI safety for large language models, developing culturally inclusive methods to detect and mitigate social norm and legal violations globally.

This project is aimed at developing cyber security platforms for post quantum era.

The project will develop novel damage tolerant multifunctional composite materials for safe, durable design of next generation, high performance aircraft and spacecraft structures.

This project aims to fabricate advanced ion channel membranes for efficient divalent metal ion separation

PhD scholarship on advanced catalyst development for efficient ammonia synthesis and combustion, enabling sustainable hydrogen storage and clean energy solutions.

A scholarship is available for a PhD student to assist in creating integrated photonic components for a chip scale optical atomic clock

This scholarship supports research on enhancing digital communication in aged care by identifying barriers, improving accessibility, and co-designing an inclusive, evidence-based framework. The project will engage multidisciplinary experts and aged care stakeholders to develop best-practice strategies that enhance resident engagement, shared decision-making, and policy recommendations for aged care providers.

This scholarship is related to an NHMRC Synergy Grant on cardiac radiation ablation where radiation is being used to treat patients suffering from ventricular tachycardia.

This PhD scholarship gives the candidate an exciting opportunity to develop dynamic stochastic processes to model temporal evolution in spatial ecology.

This project will systematically map epigenetic changes that promote age-related immune dysfunction, in the context of human vaccination trials, as well as cancer human clinical trials.

Develop next-generation AI tools for intelligent process safety and risk management in energy and chemical industries.

This project will improve therapeutic efficacy and understanding of the mechanism of action of Gold-based organometallic drug candidates for the effective treatment of cancer.

This project will develop and test new gold-based compounds as alternatives to current ovarian cancer chemotherapies.

Three year PhD stipend to investigate HIV/SIV reactivation in the brain following interruption of anti-HIV therapy

This project explores optimising human–AI interaction through intelligent interfaces that sense user needs, provide context-aware assistance while preserving user autonomy.

This project aims to incorporate diamond quantum sensors into other materials like glasses and polymers to add sensing functionality to optical fibres and polymer-based bioscaffolds.

Design and synthesis of functional materials for green hydrogen ecosystem, including but not limited to production and application.

This project will investigate two natural compounds (Xanthatin and L-carnosine) that have the potential to modulate immune responses and thereby effectively contribute to cancer treatment.

Develop innovative processes to recover various resource from complex plastic waste streams! Join a funded PhD project tackling plastic waste upcycling into value add-in products

Create the next generation of integrated photonic circuits with unprecedented efficiency, innovative monitoring and control techniques.

This ARC funded project focuses on how the structural properties of lipid nanomaterial affect their interaction with mammalian cells and how to improve intracellular delivery of biomolecules using lipid nanoparticles.

Develop and apply machine learning and bioinformatic algorithms in biomedical research.

Work on a CSIRO and ARC co-funded project. It is applicable to those wishing to work on the cutting-edge research of mineral resources recovery and mining site environmental management.

Developing advanced membrane materials using machine learning to create affordable, high-performance water purification solutions for global communities.

Modern network science, complex systems and nonlinear dynamics.

This scholarship focuses on investigating the mechanobiological effects of wear particles on IVD cells using a spinal implant-on-a-chip platform, simulating physiological loading conditions.

This scholarship is linked to an NHMRC ideas grant, and to be supported by STEM College/SHBS.

Using bioinformatics and a DTP/ influenza vaccine clinical trial to map how innate immunity and training differs in different demographics and how this affects vaccine response.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a PhD candidate to explore the application of Metaverse and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop a framework for an educational technology platform and training programs that are challenging to offer in real-world setting.

Domestic scholarship to recruit a new cohort of domestic students in our HDR program in COBL

Fully funded PhD scholarship for 3.5 years including tuition fee waiver and living stipend of Approximately $35,836 per annum (will increase annually subject to indexation)

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and research potential to local and international candidates undertaking a research doctoral degree.

New Research Projects with Scholarships (Domestic Students)

The project is co-funded by Good Shepherd to develop an ESG impact framework for inclusivity, financial wellbeing, and community support.

RTP Stipend Scholarship (RSS) - domestic applicants only

Undertake two projects to develop scalable, differentially private approaches for distributed machine learning.

Successful (full-time) candidates can receive a scholarship including tuition fee, stipend, and other benefits.

RTP Stipend Scholarship (RSS) - domestic applicants only

RTP Stipend Scholarship (RSS) - domestic applicants only

The scholarship covers the full duration of the PhD program (up to 3.5 years full-time), including a full tuition fee offset and tax-free stipend of AUD $35,886 per annum. The stipend is indexed annually. This particular scholarship is for domestic students only.

The scholarship will support an investigation of the nation branding process and internal stakeholders such as domestic businesses and citizens limits of the impacts on academia and practitioners. This will be investigated through using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Two supervisors will be assigned to oversee the work.

RTP Stipend Scholarship (RSS) - domestic applicants only

RTP Stipend Scholarship (RSS) - domestic applicants only

RTP Stipend Scholarship (RSS) - domestic applicants only

RMIT makes research scholarships available to research candidates through competitive scholarship rounds. Scholarships are awarded to successful applicants through a merit-based process that considers academic achievement and relevant research related experience that includes the publication of research outputs.

For Project: The Dynamics of Africa's Fintech Entrepreneurial Ecosystems – For Program: DR201 PhD (Bus Info Sys)

For Project: Understanding Electric Vehicle (EV) Consumer Behaviour and Usage Practices in Africa – For Program: DR203 PhD (Eco Fin & Mktg)

RMIT Vietnam PhD Scholarship

The Next Generation Graduates Programs provide students opportunities to collaborate with universities and subject specialists nation-wide.

We are offering Research Scholarships to support outstanding new PhD students to undertake projects in sustainable finance.

In recognition of Professor Tony Naughton, Head of School Economics Finance and Marketing from 2003 to 2013, the School has established a PhD scholarship for an outstanding student.

In order to overcome the difficulties with classical designs related to the dependence on an assumed statistical model, the number of blocks, sample size, and multi-stratum structures, Bayesian approaches are proposed along with the supersaturated and D-optimal designs in the literature. This project aims to explore the current literature on Bayesian supersaturated D-optimal designs and develop new Bayesian A- or D-optimal designs that are more cost-effective and can be used with multi-stratum structures such as split-plot designs, control type I error around the desired level and improve the power.

Masters Scholarships are available to be conducted within the Solving Plastic Waste Cooperative Research Centre (SPW CRC)

The project envisages delving into materials, design, make, user-centric data, disposal/end-of-life options/opportunities and therefore, provide an LCA approach to establish normative definitions for the industry partner. In context the partner industry product range, this research will investigate key aspects of materials, design, and governance issues.

Practice-led PhD to advance regenerative design.

This is a joint initiative between RMIT’s Translating and Interpreting program and Northern Health. The successful candidate will undertake this pre-defined project jointly scoped by the two parties.

This Project aims to identify, measure and model circular economy initiatives in workwear. The expected outcome is an evidence-based mathematical decision tool, which enables impact measurement of circular economy initiatives in the workwear sector.

Exploring the value of the handmade for circular fashion and textile economies through practice-led research.

This PhD scholarship is attached to an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage project that will design and launch a digital micro-credential in 21st century skills in collaboration with a number of peak Arts Industry bodies.

Explore sustainable housing, innovation in construction and residents' everyday practices and the socio-material geographies of housing built offsite through sustainable housing.

Noah’s Ark in partnership with RMIT University School of Education

This PhD scholarship will examine how migrants and refugees digital technologies to navigate living in Australia

Industry PhD scholarship related to 3D printing concrete.

This PhD scholarship is attached to an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery project that will examine how children use mobile phones to engage in gambling-like play behaviours.

This PhD scholarship is attached to an Australian Research Council (ARC) Industry Fellowship project that will examine how children use streaming platforms to discover different types of screen entertainment content.

This PhD scholarship is attached to the Post-Carbon Research Centre

This PhD scholarship will investigate how Australian neighbourhoods relate to the health and wellbeing of people with disability to directly inform urban policy and practice.

A study of the experiences of LGBTIQ religious high-school-aged youth will be a significant part of an ARC.

This project is part of RMIT University node of ARC Research Hub for Australian Steel Manufacturing, hosted by the University of Wollongong (UOW).

Drug checking (a.k.a. pill testing) services (DCS) provide members of the public the opportunity to submit substances of concern for chemical analysis and get the results back alongside a tailored health intervention. A PhD candidate is sought to lead a research project to address one or more knowledge gaps related to DCS, supervised by Dr Monica Barratt, who leads a research program focused on emerging drug market trends. Dr Barratt is partnered with The Loop Australia, offering access to service-level data and internship possibilities. The candidate may have an academic background in qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods approaches to research. People with living or lived experience of substance use and/or who have worked with people who use drugs are encouraged to apply.

For Project: Housing Affordability and Addictive Behaviour in Africa For Program: DR212 PhD (Built Environment) & DR212 PhD (Built Environment)

For Project: Junior Black Rhinos: Building the impact evidence for supporting inclusive education For Program: DR210 PhD (Glob Urb & Soc Stud)

This project comes with an RMIT Scholarship with the Global, Urban and Social Studies

The Next Generation Graduates Programs provide students opportunities to collaborate with universities and subject specialists nation-wide.

The Next Generation Graduates Programs provide students opportunities to collaborate with universities and subject specialists nation-wide.

The Next Generation Graduates Programs provide students opportunities to collaborate with universities and subject specialists nation-wide.

PhD Scholarship in exploring the benefits of prescribing nature-based social activities to reduce loneliness and improve mental health.

The scholarship will support a student engaged in doctoral research into the work health and safety considerations associated with automation and technological innovation in project-based construction work.

RMIT offers two international tuition fee scholarships: the RTP International Fee Offset Scholarship (RIFOS) and the RMIT Research International Tuition Fee Scholarship (RRITFS).

Further financial assistance for PhD program by research students in science, engineering or technology who've been awarded an RMIT Stipend Scholarship (RSS).

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and research potential to Indigenous candidates undertaking a research doctoral degree.

RMIT is offering 4 international PhD scholarships for citizens of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru for commencement in 2026.

RMIT has two stipend scholarships available. The RTP Stipend Scholarship (RSS) and the RMIT Research Stipend Scholarship (RRSS).

In recognition of Professor Tony Naughton, Head of School Economics Finance and Marketing from 2003 to 2013, the School has established a PhD scholarship for an outstanding student.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and research potential to local and international candidates undertaking a research doctoral degree.

This PhD project will use selected waves of the Thailand Vietnam Social Economic Panel (TVSEP) to examine rural poverty dynamics and livelihood transitions in three provinces of central Vietnam. The project will examine the socio-economic geographic and other factors (including COVID-19) influence poverty dynamics and livelihood transactions using a primarily quantitative panel data approach, supplemented by geo-spatial methods where appropriate.

RMIT offers fully funded scholarships (full tuition fee scholarship, and a stipend of 14 million VND per month) for Vietnam based PhD candidates who fulfil the scholarship eligibility requirements, subject to availability of funding.

A number of PhD scholarships are available for Higher Degree by Research (PhD) students based at RMIT Vietnam