Introduction
Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships: The University of Melbourne offers approximately 600 fully funded scholarships under its Graduate Research Scholarships Scheme to exceptional domestic and international students pursuing a master’s by research or PhD programme.
Scholarship Overview:
- Sponsor & Host: University of Melbourne, Australia
- Scholarship Worth: Up to $135,000 AUD
- Number of Awards: Approx. 600
- Study Level: Master’s by Research & Doctoral Degree
- Nationality: Open to all nationalities
- Deadline: October 31, 2025
Key Benefits:
- 100% fee remission (up to 2 years for Master’s, 4 years for Doctoral)
- Living allowance: $37,000 AUD/year (pro rata, indexed annually)
- Relocation grant:
- $2,000 AUD (within Australia)
- $3,000 AUD (outside Australia)
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students
Apply Also:
- Aston University Ferguson Scholarship 2025/26
- Singapore Government Scholarship 2026–2027 | Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
You must:
- Have applied for or be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne
- Meet the entry requirements for the specific research program
How to Apply:
- New students: Apply for a graduate research course by the course’s closing date to be considered automatically
- Already accepted students who deferred: Submit an online application form by October 31
- Currently enrolled students: Also need to submit an online form by October 31
