Monash Indigenous Research Scholarships

About this scholarship

The University is committed to supporting and enhancing graduate research access to Monash in line with our Impact 2030 commitment ‘to fostering a society that recognises, respects and includes Indigenous peoples, cultures and knowledge by working with and celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as well as Indigenous peoples of other places where Monash has a campus or major presence’.As part of this commitment, scholarships are provided by Monash University to support Indigenous Australian students to undertake a Research Doctorate or Research Masters degree at a Monash campus in Australia.From 2025, all Indigenous applicants who are eligible for admission and who will be undertaking enrolment as a full-time on-campus student will receive the RTP Stipend - Indigenous, which is paid at the top of the RTP range as published by the Department of Education. There is no change to the scholarship arrangements for students who commenced prior to 2025.Scholarships may also be provided for external and/or part-time enrolment in accordance with the RTP Policy and Procedures. At Monash, all our supervisors complete cultural safety training and undertake professional development to support enabling supervision practice. We understand this as an important and on-going area of professional development for all our supervisors.Additionally, the Indigenous Research Team supports Indigenous students in all areas of their education and are committed to their success.

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