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, a living allowance of $38,500 per year, and a relocation grant of $3000.
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 $38,500 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, 2025.
