The Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS) program aims to bring the best and brightest PhD students to Monash University Malaysia, where they can work with international top-class research teams on some of the world’s core challenges.

The scholarship includes a study-away program of up to 9 months at either Monash University Australia, Monash University Indonesia, or the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.

The GEMS program offers 15 scholarships each year, with each recipient receiving funding for 42 months. Visit the GEMS website for more information on GEMS.

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to Malaysian and international students who are eligible.

Applicants must possess a minimum academic qualification of First Class Honours (H1) or its equivalence (H1E) recognized by Monash Malaysia.

Other eligibility requirements apply and will be published in due course.

Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis

When you apply for admission into your preferred degree program, you will be able to select your scholarship type. No separate application is required.

By clicking on a course, you will be directed to further information, including details on ‘How to Apply.’

However, before applying for a GEMS, it is recommended that you first contact the main supervisor for your preferred GEMS research topic listed on the GEMS website. Please provide details of your academic background and achievements to the supervisor so that they can assess your suitability for the GEMS research topic of your interest.

For further information, please contact the Monash University Malaysia Graduate Research Office at mum.gro@monash.edu.

Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS) recipients are required to contribute a maximum of 240 hours per year in academic support and/or research support activities as determined by the Managing School.

GEMS recipients must commence their mobility term in the Host Institution (Australia/ Indonesia/ India) no later than 18 months from their course commencement date.

GEMS recipients must commence in the year the scholarship is awarded. The successful candidate is encouraged to enroll as soon as possible, and no later than December 2026.

BENEFIT:

Stipend

42 months, including up to 9 months in Australia, Indonesia, or India.

Duration, stipend, and other benefits

The period in Malaysia: a monthly stipend of RM 2,950 for 33-36 months.

The period in Australia: a monthly stipend of RM 8,500 for up to 9 months.

The period in Indonesia (Monash University Indonesia) or India (IITB): a monthly stipend of RM2,950 up to 9 months, similar to the rate in Malaysia.

A grant of RM 9,000 is provided to subsidize costs, including visa, insurance, and travel.

Depending on your school of enrolment, you may be funded for conference attendance, fieldwork, or other activities relevant to your research project.

Tuition Fee Waiver

100% tuition fee waiver up to a maximum of 4 years full-time equivalent under the Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS), valued at RM 218,880 for international students and RM 193,920 for domestic students (at 2026 fee rates).