Application Deadline for Round 4: 1 October 2026
LOCATION: Malaysia
The Graduate Research Excellence Scholarship (GRES)—New Students at Monash University Malaysia is a competitive merit-based scholarship designed for outstanding students commencing a master’s by research or PhD. Selection is based on academic excellence, research achievements, and prior research experience, with no separate scholarship application required, as eligible applicants are automatically considered during admission
ELIGIBILITY:
New graduate research students enrolling at Monash Malaysia.
Current graduate research students at Monash Malaysia in their first year of enrolment.
Applicants must possess a minimum academic qualification of First Class Honours (H1) or its equivalence (H1E) recognized by Monash Malaysia.
Applicants must meet the minimum admission (academic and English language proficiency) and scholarship eligibility requirements as published on the website for the relevant research degree and be enrolled or provided an offer to study at Monash University Malaysia.
The award of scholarships is based on an applicant’s academic record, research output, and/or prior research experience.
Applicants must not have completed a graduate research master’s or doctoral degree at the same course level (for example, are applying to undertake a second doctoral degree).
Applicants who receive a scholarship/financial assistance from an external sponsor(s) must obtain prior approval from the Scholarship office. The scholarship office will confirm that there are no contradictory conditions from the sponsors. Consent from both MUM and sponsor(s) is required.
Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.
New Students: 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.’
BENEFIT:
Each scholarship comes with a full tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend of MYR2,950 (in 2026) as follows:
Research master’s degree—two years full-time equivalent from the date of course commencement.
Doctoral degree—Three years and six months full-time equivalent from the date of course commencement until the scholarship end date or upon thesis submission, whichever is earlier.
