ELIGIBILITY:

Study level: Graduate research

Student type: Domestic and international students

Study stage type: Future study, Current study

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

Have applied for and meet the entry 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

The Melbourne Research Scholarship is offered to students who are ranked highest by relevant selection panels based on their academic results for previous study and their research potential in their field of study. Factors such as completion of a degree at the same level of the research course for which the scholarship is sought, relevant professional experience, refereed publications, specialist medical qualifications or composition of original music may be taken into consideration.

These scholarships are subject to the Graduate Research Scholarships Terms & Conditions (as amended).

If you have applied for a graduate research course by the application closing date for that course, you do not need to apply for this scholarship. Within seven days of having submitted your course application, you will receive confirmation that you will be automatically considered for a range of graduate research scholarships.

If you already have received an offer for a graduate research course and deferred commencement of your course to the following year, or you are currently enrolled in a graduate research course for which you seek a scholarship, you will need to submit an online application form.

BENEFIT:

Amount: 100% fee remission and up to $138,000

Duration: One or more years

Quantity: 350

Melbourne Research Scholarship (Fee Offset)

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.

Melbourne Research Scholarship (Stipend)

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.*

A fortnightly stipend with a rate of $39,500 per year pro rata (2026 full-time 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. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, parental, and partner leave.

A one-off relocation allowance of $2,000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3,000 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

Domestic research students will receive an offer for a Research Training Program Scholarship (Fee offset) together with their course offer.

Melbourne Research Scholarship (Stipend and Fee offset)

Combined benefits of Stipend and Fee Offset scholarships

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