Human Rights Scholarship at University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne offers the Human Rights Scholarship to students pursuing research in human rights. It provides a fortnightly living allowance, a relocation grant for those moving to Melbourne from interstate or overseas, and limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave. Note that the scholarship does not cover tuition fees for international students.

• Host: University of Melbourne, Australia
• Level: Graduate research degree (Master by research or Doctorate by research)
• Field: Human rights
• Number of awards: usually two per year
• Deadline: 31 October 2017
• Benefits: fortnightly living allowance, relocation grant, paid leave (tuition not covered for international students)

University of Melbourne, Australia

Graduate Research Degree Programme in the area of human rights at the University of Melbourne.

The University usually awards two scholarships per year.

Open to all students.

The scholarship provides a fortnightly living allowance, a relocation grant for students moving to Melbourne from interstate or from outside Australia, and limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave. Note that the Human Rights Scholarship does NOT cover tuition fees for international students.

The duration is up to two years for a Master by research degree and up to three years, with a possible six month extension, for a Doctorate by research degree.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Either:
  • have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a Master or Doctorate by research degree at the University of Melbourne, or
  • be currently enrolled in a research degree at the University of Melbourne and have at least 12 months (full-time equivalent) of candidature remaining;
• intend to undertake graduate research in the human rights field and be committed to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights that extends beyond academic studies (such as voluntary work and/or work experience);
• have not already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought;
• intend to study as a full-time student unless there are compassionate or compelling circumstances that prevent you from undertaking full-time study;
• not have previously received a Human Rights Scholarship.

This scholarship suits students who plan to research human rights at the University of Melbourne and who can show a commitment to human rights beyond their studies, for example through volunteer work or work experience. It is open to all students, but international students should note that tuition fees are not covered.

Applications are currently closed.

You must submit an online application for both the Graduate Research Scholarships group and the Human Rights Scholarship. The deadline is 31 October 2017.

Visit the official website (link below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply.

• Who can apply for the Human Rights Scholarship? It is open to all students who meet the eligibility criteria, including current research students and new applicants.
• What does the scholarship cover? It provides a fortnightly living allowance, a relocation grant, and limited paid leave. Tuition fees are not covered for international students.
• What is the deadline? The deadline is 31 October 2017. Applications are currently closed.
• How do I apply? Submit an online application for both the Graduate Research Scholarships group and the Human Rights Scholarship via the official website.
• How many scholarships are awarded? The University usually awards two scholarships per year.