The Macquarie Master of Research provides thorough research-relevant training for candidates interested in shorter research projects or pursuing a research career.

Macquarie University:

will rank candidates on the basis of Weighted Average Mark, or Grade Point Average if you graduated before 2020 or received your qualification/s from a university other than Macquarie. Scholarships will be awarded to the top ranked applicants

assesses overseas qualifications using Australian Government guidelines to determine their comparability to qualifications on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

ELIGIBILITY:

Awards will only be available to applicants who, at the time of application:

are not an Australian/New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident

are onshore in Australia at the time of application

intend to reside in Sydney, Australia during their candidature

plan to undertake a Master of Research in January 2026 (S1 2026)

are enrolling as full-time students

meet the English language requirements for Macquarie graduate research degrees

meet the admission criteria for the Master of Research (refer to schedule 2.3)

have confirmation of supervision from an eligible Macquarie University researcher (compulsory for FMHHS and desirable for the other faculties)

International applicants will need a valid Student Visa in order to commence their program. If they do not have a valid Student Visa, they may commence their study on an alternative Australian visa type that permits full time study until the end of June 2027.

BENEFIT:

The scholarship comprises:

a tuition fee offset for a maximum of one year

a living allowance stipend of $39,700 for one year.