La Trobe University is currently accepting applications for its Dennis McDermott Research Scholarship 2026 in Australia. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About La Trobe University - Dennis McDermott Research Scholarship
The Dennis McDermott Research Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded graduate research scholarship offered by La Trobe University, Australia, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking a Master's by Research or PhD program. It honors the legacy of Professor Dennis McDermott, La Trobe University's inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous)
Benefits of La Trobe University - Dennis McDermott Research Scholarship
- A Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend for up to three and a half (3.5) years for a doctoral degree or 22 months for a Masters by research degree, with a value of $36,000 per annum (2026 rate)
- A special top-up stipend of $10,000 per annum for three years and six months full-time study for a doctoral degree or for 22 months full-time study for a Masters by research degree
- A research support grant of up to $3,000 per annum, for three years full-time study for a doctoral degree or for 18 months full-time study for a Masters by research degree, to assist with costs such as laboratory consumables, fieldwork and attendance at conferences
- A Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset scholarship for up to four years for a doctoral degree or two years for a Masters by research
- A Research Training Program (RTP) Allowance to support relocation and production of the thesis
- Opportunities to work with La Trobe’s outstanding researchers and access to the University’s suite of professional development programs
La Trobe University - Dennis McDermott Research Scholarship Requirements
- Meet the entrance requirements for the proposed course
- Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
- Be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin
- Be undertaking research at a La Trobe University campus (prioritised)
- For doctoral research scholarships, have completed a Masters by Research or other significant body of research, such as lead authorship of a research thesis or peer-reviewed publication, assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 75 or above
- For Masters by research scholarships, have attained the equivalent of a first-class honours degree at an Australian university or equivalent from a recognised overseas university
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
31 December, 2026
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