The University of Melbourne is offering scholarship opportunities to domestic and international students enrolled in or applying to a Graduate Research programme at the University. The Melbourne Research Scholarship and Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship are offered to high-achieving international and domestic students who are enrolling in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.
The University of Melbourne is a place of discovery and enquiry with a purpose to benefit society through transformative education and research. Established in 1853, it is one of Australia’s oldest universities and the first in Victoria. Today, its vibrant community comprises over 52,000 students, including 41 percent international students from 150 countries, supported by 10,000 academic and professional staff. This diversity of experience, backgrounds, and perspectives enriches the fabric of the university.
As a leading research-intensive university, the University of Melbourne’s dual purposes of education and research are reflected in the experience offered to students. The University’s research contributes to solving social, economic and environmental challenges the world is facing today and into the future. The University is tightly connected with its communities, at home and abroad, which only enriches their learning, teaching, and research. The educational approach encourages students to explore their passions and fosters deep expertise in their chosen fields. The university nurtures a culture of curiosity and creativity, providing students with opportunities to learn from academics and researchers at the forefront of their respective disciplines.
Graduates emerge as well-rounded, thoughtful, and highly skilled professionals who make a positive impact globally. The network of more than 475,000 alumni around the world attests to the transformative impact of a University of Melbourne education.
Study Programme: Postgraduate
Eligible Countries: International Students and Domestic
Country Host: Australia
Scholarship Reward: Fully funded, Living allowance, Health insurance
Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Have applied for and meet the 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
Benefits of the Scholarship
Stipend and fee offset scholarships
- 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 $37,000 per year pro rata (2024 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. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
- 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
Fee offset scholarships
- 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
Selection Criteria
All domestic students who are offered admission to a Masters by Research or doctoral degree (PhD) at the University of Melbourne will receive a Research Training Program Scholarship (Fee Offset).
Graduate Research Scholarships that provide a stipend as well as fee offset are awarded to domestic and international students based on academic merit. Eligible applicants are scored and ranked according to their academic achievement of their last completed degree and their research potential in their field of study. Factors such as completion of a degree at the same level of the research course for which the scholarship is sought, relevant professional experience, refereed publications, specialist medical qualifications or composition of original music may be taken into consideration.
Application Process
For further information about the scholarship and to apply for a graduate research progamme, please CLICK HERE to visit the official website
Application Deadline
October 31, 2024 for those currently enrolled in a graduate research course and those who have accepted a graduate research course offer. New students who have applied for a graduate research course before the application deadline for that course, will be automatically considered for the scholarship.