Graduate Research Scholarships at the University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne offers this award to high achieving domestic and international students who are studying a Master by research degree or a Doctoral degree. It covers a fee offset, a living allowance, and other support. It is open to applicants to eligible graduate research degrees at the university.

University of Melbourne, Australia

Any eligible graduate research degree offered at University of Melbourne

About 600

Domestic and International students

• Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree

• Living allowance of $38,500 per year pro rata (2025 full-time study rate) for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.

• Relocation grant of $2000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3000 for students moving from outside Australia.

• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to have applied 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.

If you are a new student and have applied for a graduate research course by the application closing date for that course, you will be automatically considered for the Graduate Research Scholarships. The deadline for each faculty varies.

It is important to visit the official website to access the application form for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.