Fellowships and opportunities
RMIT is seeking dynamic, passionate academics from around the world that are focused on solving problems affecting urban communities globally. Our research funding schemes support academics at different points through their career by providing opportunities to undertake high quality, industry-partnered research at RMIT.
Funding schemes open to external and RMIT internal applicants:
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Type of researcher |
Scheme / Fellowship |
Support offered |
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Senior researcher |
Four-year employment contract with $50,000 over four years to support the achievement of individual research goals. Where applicable RMIT will assist with relocation and visa applications. |
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Early career researcher |
RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program - Postdoctoral Fellowship. |
Postdoctoral fellows receive similar conditions to employees of the international industry partner organisation. |
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Three-year employment contract plus $5,000 p/a for three years to support the achievement of individual research goals. |
Funding schemes open only to fixed term or ongoing staff currently employed by RMIT:
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Type of researcher |
Scheme / Fellowship |
Support offered |
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All academics |
RMIT Foundation International Research Exchange Fellowships (login required) |
Grants of up to $10,000 to cover the cost of travel and accommodation. |
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RMIT Foundation International Visiting Fellowships (login required) |
Grants of up to $10,000 to cover the cost of travel and accommodation. |
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RMIT Research Partnerships Development Scheme (login required) |
$10,000 funding to assist with building and maintaining a relationship with an industry partner. |
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Early career researcher |
Malcolm Moore Industry Research Grant (login required) |
An annual grant of up to $40,000 to support an industry-partnered research project by an early career researcher. |
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Early Career Researcher (ECR) International Travel Award (login required) |
Grant of up to $5,000 to cover the cost of travel and accommodation to aid the professional development of an early career researcher. |
Scholarship and support schemes only open to Higher Degrees by Research students enrolled at RMIT:
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Type of researcher |
Scheme / Fellowship |
Support offered |
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HDR student |
RMIT International Industry Experience and Research Program - Postgraduate Research |
Research grants, co-supervision and access to international industry partner organisations research facilities. |
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Funding to assist HDR candidates to participate in internationally recognised conference/workshop: Up to $1,000 for an event within Australian or New Zealand. Up to $2,000 for other locations. |
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The School of Graduate Research provides services such as the Statistical Consultancy Service, On Track workshops, writing and editing support and online professional development modules. |
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Various |
Related information
- More information about Research at RMIT
- Collaborative research opportunities at RMIT
- RMIT Early Career Researcher (ECR) Network (login required)
- Research Alert funding opportunities database (login required)