What the funding covers
- A full fee offset for up to two years for a Masters by Research, or up to four years for a doctorate.
- A living allowance of AUD 41,100 a year (2027 full-time rate) for up to two years for a Masters by Research, or up to three and a half years for a doctorate.
- A relocation grant of AUD 3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (single membership) for international students on a student visa.
- Limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
Who can apply
- International and domestic students who have applied for, and meet the requirements of, a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.
- Stipend scholarships go to the candidates ranked highest by selection panels on their academic results and research potential.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
How to apply
- Apply for a Masters by Research or doctoral degree by the closing date for that course.
- You are considered automatically: no separate scholarship application is needed.
- You will be told within ten business days that a scholarship application has been added to your record; offers come around the same time as course offers.
Before you apply: things to know
- Closing dates are set by each faculty, so check the date for your course before you plan around it.
- The University of Melbourne charges no application fee for graduate research courses (coursework applicants pay AUD 154).