RMIT University is offering international scholarship for undertaking a research doctoral degree. Applicants must have been offered a place in a PhD program at an Australian RMIT campus commencing in 2015. The standard duration of a research doctorate scholarship is three years full-time. Candidates may apply for an extension of up to six months subject to satisfactory progress and school approval. Application should be submitted till 31st October, 2014.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded to learn any of the courses available at RMIT University.
Course Level:Â Scholarships are available for undertaking a research doctoral degree at RMITÂ University.
Scholarship Provider: RMITÂ University, Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
-have achieved excellent academic results
-have been offered a place in a PhD program at an Australian RMIT campus commencing in 2015
-have been offered a place that is not conditional on meeting English language requirements or provide evidence of English language proficiency and meet the English language requirement of the research program before the closing date of the scholarship application
-not already hold a research qualification equivalent to an Australian research doctorate
-be studying in one of RMIT’s areas of research strengths
-provide details of any external funding for tuition or living expenses that you have received or applied for
-hold an Australian student visa for the term of the scholarship and comply with the conditions of the visa
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: 
RMIT PhD International Scholarships (RPIS) are funded by RMIT University and are awarded to International students undertaking a research Doctoral degree on the basis of academic excellence and research potential.
Number of award(s):Â Not Known
Duration of award(s): The duration of an RPIS will be reduced by any periods of study undertaken towards a research degree prior to the commencement of the RMIT PhD. The standard duration of a research doctorate scholarship is three years full-time. Candidates may apply for an extension of up to six months subject to satisfactory progress and school approval.
What does it cover? The value of the RMIT PhD International Scholarships increase annually in accordance with indexation. In 2014, the RMIT PhD International Scholarship provided the following benefits:
-Tuition fees for the standard duration of your program
-The cost of an Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the standard duration of your program
-a stipend of $28,392 per annum pro rata (full-time mode) which is equivalent to the Government APA rate of $25,392 plus an RMIT top up of $3000
-a relocation allowance for the cost of relocating in order to take up your PhD program â€" up to $515 per adult and $255 per child to a maximum of $1540
-an allowance for the cost of producing a thesis/appropriate durable record â€" up to $840 for a Doctoral enrolment
-paid sick, maternity and parental leave (within the limits of the Scholarship Guidelines)
Selection Criteria:Â Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence and research potential.
Notification:Â Scholarship Offers are expected to be communicated by email by the end of December 2014.
How to Apply:Â Applicants wishing to apply for the RPIS must have received an offer letter to a PhD program at RMIT for 2015 before applying for a scholarship.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st October, 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application