The Road to Research Scholarship is for international onshore applicants who are eligible to commence the Macquarie Master of Research (MRes) in Sydney, Australia in Session 1 2027.

This scholarship supports students undertaking short research projects for the Master of Research (MRes).

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 2027 (s1 2027)

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 2028.

BENEFIT:

Stipend value (direct payment): $39,700 p.a. (2026 rate)

The scholarship comprises:

A tuition fee offset for a maximum of one year

A living allowance stipend of $39,700 for one year (2026 rate).