Grant opportunity
RMIT Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellowships 2027
RMIT University is recruiting postdoctoral through principal research fellows across its strategic research areas, with international applications welcomed.
- Funder
- RMIT University
- Applications close 29 July 2026 at 11:59am Australian Eastern Standard Time
- Applications close 29 July 2026 at 11:59am Australian Eastern Standard Time: Jul 29, 2026
- Award
- Salaried fellowships plus AUD 10,000 to AUD 40,000 annual research support, depending on level
- Applicant
- Local and international researchers with a PhD who meet the career-stage requirements for Postdoctoral, Research, Senior Research or Principal Research Fellow appointments.
- Discipline
- Cross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
- Region
- Australia / Global
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellowships recruit emerging and established researchers to build ambitious programmes aligned with RMIT's strategic research strengths.
Who can apply
Applicants need a PhD and must satisfy the publication, leadership and career-stage criteria for the selected level. Postdoctoral candidates normally completed the PhD within five years, allowing career interruptions.
What it supports
- Regenerative and sustainable futures.
- Medtech and health innovation.
- Digital innovation and other RMIT strategic research areas.
Funding and duration
- Principal, Senior and Research Fellow appointments run for four years; Postdoctoral Fellow appointments run for three years.
- Annual research support ranges from AUD 10,000 to AUD 40,000 according to fellowship level, in addition to salary.
Applications close 29 July 2026 at 11:59am Australian Eastern Standard Time
Applications close 29 July 2026 at 11:59am Australian Eastern Standard Time: Jul 29, 2026
How to apply
Choose the appropriate fellowship level and discipline, then submit the RMIT application and required research documentation by 29 July 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
RMIT University invites local and international researchers to apply for its 2027 Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellowships. The programme offers salaried appointments, research support and a pathway for researchers to establish high-impact programmes at RMIT.
Eligibility
Applicants need a PhD and must satisfy the publication, leadership and career-stage criteria for the selected level. Postdoctoral candidates normally completed the PhD within five years, allowing career interruptions.
Funding and benefits
Principal, Senior and Research Fellow appointments run for four years; Postdoctoral Fellow appointments run for three years.
Annual research support ranges from AUD 10,000 to AUD 40,000 according to fellowship level, in addition to salary.
Themes and supported activities
Regenerative and sustainable futures.
Medtech and health innovation.
Digital innovation and other RMIT strategic research areas.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 29 July 2026 at 11:59am Australian Eastern Standard Time: Applications close 29 July 2026 at 11:59am Australian Eastern Standard Time: Jul 29, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Choose the appropriate fellowship level and discipline, then submit the RMIT application and required research documentation by 29 July 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.