University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships

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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.

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Program Snapshot

Funding TypeGraduate Research Scholarship (fee-offset + living allowance for eligible recipients)
Study LevelMaster’s by Research and Doctoral (PhD)
Eligible Regions / CountriesDomestic (Australia) and International
Host InstitutionUniversity of Melbourne, Australia
Fields / TracksAll research disciplines offered by the University of Melbourne
OpensAligned to each course’s graduate research admission cycle
DeadlineVaries 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

Step 1 – Choose your course & supervisor: Review faculty pages and confirm supervision availability where required.
Step 2 – Apply for the degree: Submit your Graduate Research program application by the course’s scholarship deadline to be considered automatically.
Step 3 – Current students: If you are already enrolled or have deferred, submit the Graduate Research Scholarships application form.

Submission channels: course application portal for new applicants; Formstack scholarship application for current/deferred students.

Official Scholarship Page Scholarship Form (Current)

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.

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