Vice-Chancellor's PhD Scholarship

RMIT University in Australia is advertising the Vice-Chancellor's PhD Scholarship (VCPS), a highly competitive and fully funded doctoral scholarship for outstanding domestic and international applicants.

The scholarship supports a PhD at RMIT with a strong research focus. It is suitable for applicants with an excellent academic record, strong research potential, and a relevant Honours or Master's degree. Prior research experience and publications are highlighted as advantages.

Funding includes an annual stipend of AUD 48,299, full tuition fee support, an annual research allowance of AUD 5,000, relocation support for eligible students, paid sick/maternity/parenting leave, and funding for up to 3.5 years.

Application process: applicants must first apply for admission to an RMIT PhD program, secure supervisor support, submit an Expression of Interest (EOI), and then complete the scholarship application.

Deadlines for international applicants: EOI by 30 August 2026 and full application by 30 September 2026.

This opportunity is relevant to research areas such as Agriculture, Biology, and Environmental Science, especially for candidates interested in crop science, sugarcane-related research, and broader agricultural innovation.