Graduate Research Scholarships at the University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne offers the Melbourne Research Scholarship and the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship to outstanding international and domestic students enrolling in a graduate research degree.

Benefits of Graduate Research Scholarships

• Full Fee Offset: Up to two years for a Master by Research degree or up to four years for a doctoral degree.
• Living Allowance: $37,000 per year pro rata (2024 full-time study rate) for up to two years for a Master by Research degree or up to 3.5 years for a doctoral degree. This allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity, and parenting leave.
• Relocation Grant: $2000 for students moving from within Australia (outside Victoria) or $3000 for students moving from outside Australia.
• Health Cover: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students requiring a student visa.

Fee Offset Scholarships

• Full Fee Offset: Up to two years for a Master by Research degree or up to four years for a doctoral degree.
• Amount: Full fee remission and up to $135,000
• Duration: One or more years
• Quantity: 600 scholarships available

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this scholarship, you must:

• Apply 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.

Application Process for Graduate Research Scholarships

1. New Students: If you have applied for a graduate research course by the application deadline, you will automatically be considered for the Graduate Research Scholarships. You will receive a notification within ten business days after submitting your course application.
2. Deferred Students: If you have deferred commencement and want to be reconsidered for a scholarship, submit an online application by 31 October. You will receive a notification that a scholarship application has been added to your record within ten business days of submission.
3. Current Students: If you are currently enrolled in a graduate research course and seek a scholarship, submit an online application by 31 October. You will receive a notification that a scholarship application has been added to your record within ten business days of submission.

For further assistance, visit our scholarship guide on the official website.