Do you want to study your master’s or PhD in Australia?  Are you looking for a scholarship? The University of Melbourne offers the prestigious Melbourne Research Scholarship to domestic and international students enrolled in graduate research degrees.

This is more than just a scholarship; it is a gateway to conducting cutting-edge research with full financial support. With 100% fee remission, a generous annual stipend, and relocation allowances, this scholarship allows you to focus entirely on your academic and research goals. Whether you are pursuing a Masters by Research or a PhD, this opportunity provides the financial freedom to excel at Australia’s top-ranked university.

Key Details & Summary

• Host Institution: University of Melbourne, Australia
• Level of Study: Masters by Research & Doctoral Degrees (PhD)
• Scholarship Value: 100% Fee Remission + Up to $138,000 (Stipend & Allowances)
• Annual Stipend: $39,500 per year (2026 pro rata rate)
• Duration: Up to 2 years (Masters) or up to 3.5-4 years (PhD)
• Quantity: Approx. 350 scholarships available annually
• Eligible Students: Domestic and International Students
• Application Status: Open (Automatic consideration for most applicants)

 Scholarship Benefits

The Melbourne Research Scholarship offers a comprehensive funding package to support your life and research in Australia:

Full Fee Offset:

• • Masters by Research: Up to 2 years of full tuition fee coverage.
  • Doctoral Degree: Up to 4 years of full tuition fee coverage.

Generous Living Stipend:

• • A fortnightly living allowance at a rate of $39,500 per year (2026 rate).
  • Duration: Up to 2 years for Masters, up to 3.5 years for PhD.
  • Includes limited paid sick, parental, and partner leave.

Relocation Allowance:

• $2,000 for students moving from other Australian States/Territories.
• $3,000 for international students moving from outside Australia.

Health Insurance: Single Membership Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students requiring a student visa.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this high-value scholarship, you must:

• Have applied for and met the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.
• Be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.
• Open to both domestic (Australian) and international students.

Selection Criteria: Scholarships are awarded to the highest-ranked candidates based on:

• Academic Merit
• Research Potential: Quality of the research proposal and the field of study.
• Professional Experience: Relevant work history, refereed publications, or specialist medical qualifications.

Application Procedure

For most new applicants, the process is simple and automatic:

• 1. New Applicants: If you apply for a graduate research course by the application closing date, you do not need to submit a separate scholarship application. You will be automatically considered for all graduate research scholarships. You will receive notification within seven days of your course application submission.
• 2. Current or Deferred Students: If you are already enrolled or have deferred your offer to the following year and now wish to be considered for a scholarship, you must submit an online application form.

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Outcome Notification:

• Offers for stipends and fee offsets are generally made around the same time as course offers.
• Domestic students will receive Research Training Program (RTP) offers with their course offer.

You may like to apply?

• University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship 2026-2027
• University of Edinburgh ‘Global Undergraduate Mathematics Scholarships’ 2026 in the UK

🔗 More Information

For full details on terms, conditions, and how to manage your application, please refer to the official University of Melbourne scholarship page:

Official Melbourne Research Scholarship Page