2026 Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellowships

• Contribute to High-Quality Collaborative Research
• Attractive Salary, 17% Super and Flexible Working Arrangements
• 3 or 4 Year Fixed Term Contract (depending on Fellowship type)

About the RMIT Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellowships Program 

Each year, RMIT brings on the world’s best and brightest researchers and teams to undertake transdisciplinary applied research that creates positive impact for society, the economy and the environment. 

The RMIT Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellowships program enables some of the world’s best research talent to flourish and make a difference in areas that matter for our future. If you are ambitious and enjoy working in team environments to achieve impact from your excellent research, we invite you to apply to become an RMIT Vice Chancellor’s Research Fellow. Applications are now open at Academic levels A-D in three focused areas of priority as follows: 

• Regenerative and Sustainable Futures 
• MedTech Innovation, and 
• Digital Innovation 

Prestigious RMIT Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellowships are available in one of four categories covering academic levels A to D with generous research support funding annually (refer to Fellowships categories for eligibility and details), as well as: 

• Access to RMIT’s research facilities and interdisciplinary networks; 
• Mentoring; 
• Access to researcher development programs to discover new pathways to impact; and 
• Supported and flexible workplace – RMIT is a recognised employer of choice. 

Click here for more information about the program.

About You 

You will have prior experience in conducting and leading research, as well as experience in attracting research funding, including competitive grants from both national and international sources. You will be recognised for producing high quality outputs and have evidence of collaboration across industry and/or research organisations.  

About RMIT 

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University’s mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.   

https://www.rmit.edu.au/about 

https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university 
 
Eligibility 

RMIT’s Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellowships are open to local and international researchers who are outstanding in their field and who meet the eligibility and selection criteria. 

Applicants must: 

• Hold a PhD/Doctorate qualification; 
• Complete the application form by the 2026 deadline; 
• Additional eligibility criteria may apply. Please refer to the specific eligibility criteria under each of the Fellowship categories. 

Please Note: Fellowships are not available to current RMIT employees, who are already in ongoing academic roles.

To Apply 

Applications for the 2026 RMIT Vice-Chancellor's Research Fellows are now open.

All applications close at 11:59am Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 29 July 2026 

Unfortunately, we cannot accept any applications beyond the closing date. 

For the full list of Position Descriptions please click here.

Further Questions 

If you have any application questions, please visit our frequently asked questions section on the RMIT VCRF webpage or alternatively you can email [email protected] if your questions are not answered within the website.  

Please note, applications submitted via this email address will not be processed.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process and during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disabilities to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Daniela Alvarez Arambula (Senior Talent Advisor), via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.