University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships provides a stipend as well as fee offset to domestic and international students based on academic merit.

The Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship covers the full tuition fees of selected candidates and further guarantees a stipend worth $40,000 per year.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

  • have applied for and meet the  requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or
  • be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne
  • applications are open to both Australian nationals and international candidates.

Benefits

  • Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.
  • Living allowance of $37,000 per year pro rata (2024 full-time study rate) for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a doctoral degree. 
  • Relocation grant of $2000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3000 for students moving from outside Australia.
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia

Method of Application

  • Use the “Click Here to Apply ” button to proceed to the application page.
  • Apply for a graduate Masters or PhD degree at the University of Melbourne
  • If you are a new student and have applied for a graduate research course by the application closing date for that course, you will be automatically considered for the Graduate Research Scholarships.
  • You will receive a notification that a scholarship application has been added to your record within ten business days of having submitted your course application.

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Application Deadline: October 31, 2024