University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
The Melbourne Research Scholarship and Research Training Program (RTP)
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About This Scholarship
Flagship scholarships for Master’s by Research and PhD at the University of Melbourne. Fee offset, living allowance, relocation support, and OSHC for eligible international students.
Program Snapshot
| Funding Type | Graduate Research Scholarship (fee-offset + living allowance for eligible recipients) |
|---|---|
| Study Level | Master’s by Research and Doctoral (PhD) |
| Eligible Regions / Countries | Domestic (Australia) and International |
| Host Institution | University of Melbourne, Australia |
| Fields / Tracks | All research disciplines offered by the University of Melbourne |
| Opens | Aligned to each course’s graduate research admission cycle |
| Deadline | Varies by faculty/program (many close around late October) |
Tip: Submit your degree application before your course’s scholarship deadline. Current students must lodge the separate scholarship form.
Overview
The Graduate Research Scholarships support outstanding researchers to pursue a Master’s by Research or PhD at the University of Melbourne. The award combines a full tuition-fee offset with a living allowance and other benefits so you can focus on impactful research at one of Australia’s leading universities.
What the Scholarship Covers
- Tuition-fee offset: Up to 2 years (Master’s by Research) and up to 4 years (Doctoral).
- Living allowance: Paid at the current University rate for up to 2 years (Master’s by Research) or up to 3.5 years (Doctoral), pro-rata for part-time where approved.
- Relocation grant: Support for candidates moving to Melbourne (higher amount for international relocation).
- OSHC: Single-membership Overseas Student Health Cover for eligible international students who require a student visa.
Exact rates and conditions are published by the University each year; always confirm on the official page.
Eligibility
Academic
- Meet entry requirements and apply for a University of Melbourne graduate research degree, or be currently enrolled.
- Strong academic record and demonstrated research potential.
Residency / Status
- Open to domestic and international applicants.
Additional Conditions
- Maintain approved enrolment status and satisfactory progress.
- Comply with scholarship terms and conditions throughout candidature.
Eligible Fields of Study
- Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Business & Economics
- Engineering & IT
- Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
- Science
- Fine Arts, Music, Education, Law, and more
Availability is subject to supervision and course capacity within the relevant faculty/graduate school.
How to Apply
Submission channels: course application portal for new applicants; Formstack scholarship application for current/deferred students.
Application Timeline
- Course openings: Follow each faculty’s cycle.
- Scholarship consideration deadline: Typically late October for many faculties; check your program page.
- Offers: Issued with or after course offer, subject to availability and ranking.
- Start: As per your course intake and supervision availability.
Why It Matters
These scholarships remove financial barriers so researchers can pursue high-impact projects, collaborate with leading academics, and contribute new knowledge across disciplines in Melbourne’s globally ranked research environment.
Contacts & Official Links
- Overview: Graduate Research Scholarships
- Terms & Conditions: Scholarship Terms & Conditions
- Scholarship form (current/deferred): Formstack Application