Research programs
Follow these steps to apply for a research program.
- Familiarise yourself with the eligibility criteria and how to apply process.
- Review potential research scholarships and their closing dates.
- Determine your method of application from the table below.
- Check and complete the selection tasks (if applicable) by the relevant closing date (local applicants and applicants studying outside Australia only) – these tasks will be listed in the program entry requirements.
- Complete and submit your application.
Applying for a PhD or Master by Research program
There are two methods of application depending on your residency type and location of study.
Residency type |
Application |
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a) Australian citizens and Permanent Residents b) New Zealand citizens c) Holders of permanent refugee and humanitarian visas |
2018 admission: 2018 Postgraduate research admission application form (PDF 307KB) If you also wish to apply for a scholarship, you are required to indicate this on the application form. Your application must be submitted by 5pm AEST on Friday 4 May 2018 to be considered for a scholarship. |
Internationals applying to study in Australia |
Apply online for a program offer. |
Internationals applying to study outside of Australia |
2018 admission: 2018 Postgraduate research admission application form (PDF 307KB) |
Applying for a scholarship
All applications for the mid year scholarship round must be submitted by 5pm AEST on Friday 4 May 2018.
Applicant type |
Application |
Current research candidates |
Applications from current candidates are not being accepted at this time. |
Internationals applying to study in Australia* |
Complete and submit the Graduate Research Scholarship application form. (If you are currently located in China and are unable to access this form, please contact sgr.admissions@rmit.edu.au to request a PDF application form). |
a) Australian citizens and Permanent Residents b) New Zealand citizens c) Holders of permanent refugee and humanitarian visas |
Domestic applicants seeking to apply for admission and scholarship must indicate their interest on the 2018 Postgraduate research admission application form (PDF 307KB) If you hold an offer of admission from RMIT for a PhD or Masters by Research program but have not enrolled you may apply for a scholarship using the Graduate Research Scholarship application form. Applicants who are expected to enrol prior to June will need to defer to a commencement in the second half of the year. It should be noted that requests to defer are not automatically approved. |
Vice-Chancellor’s
Application closing dates
Domestic applicants
Domestic applicants seeking admission to candidature only can expect to receive
International applicants
International admissions are available to commence at the start of any month (subject to School approval).
To secure your place, you must accept the offer received and
Applicants are encouraged to apply 3-4 months prior to the program commencement date. Places are offered subject to availability.
Preparing your application
Our application process asks you for evidence of your ability to complete a research degree and details of your previous professional experience and formal qualifications so that your application can be properly assessed.
- Professional experience: Provide details (including duration) of any professional experience, previous and current, relevant to your application. You can also include details of relevant professional development such as workshops and conferences.
- Publication details and/or folio: If you have authored, exhibited or produced works relevant to your application please provide full details of the publication or exhibition including
level of authorship,extent of involvement and whether the work wasrefereed , assessed or judged. Attach the front page for text publications or the relevant page of an exhibition catalogue or program. - Research experience: Please provide details of any research experience relevant to your application. Research experience can include involvement in other forms of original work, authorship and creativity. If any of the qualifications you list involve research please provide specific details.
Ensure that you include the required certified copies of all supporting documents, your research proposal and any additional documentation requested (i.e. selection tasks etc.) before you submit your application.
Selection process
Admission to candidature
All applications will be assessed against the entry criteria for higher degrees by research. For further details on the entry criteria for the research program you are seeking admission to, please refer to the academic entry requirements web page.
Australian Sanctions Laws – International applicants
RMIT University is subject to Australian sanctions laws that may affect your eligibility to
- does not present a significant risk of a breach of sanctions legislation and may be considered for admission
clearly presents a significant risk of a breach of sanctions legislation, and that the application must be denied- presents a significant risk of a breach of sanctions legislation, but such compelling circumstances exist that the application should be submitted to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for further advice and consideration.
Applicants from sanctioned countries are encouraged to apply early and allow additional time for the review of their application.
For more information about Australian sanctions laws, including how they are implemented and enforced and the countries affected, please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
Contact
Admission enquiries
HDR Admissions Officer
Email: sgr.admissions@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9925 5570
Scholarship enquiries
HDR Scholarships Officer
Email: sgr.scholarships@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9925 5570