University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2026 | Fully Funded

Scholarships for International

The University of Melbourne – Australia offers the Graduate Research Scholarships Program, which includes the Melbourne Research Scholarship and the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship. These scholarships are directed towards academically outstanding students (domestic and international) who wish to pursue a higher research degree (Master’s by Research or PhD) at the university.

Scholarship Details

Provider: University of Melbourne – Australia
Study Level: Graduate Research (Master’s by Research or Doctorate)
Eligible Students: Domestic and international students
Funding Type: Fully funded
Duration: From 1 year up to 4 years (depending on the degree)
Number of Scholarships: Approximately 600 scholarships

Benefits and Advantages

Tuition Fee Exemption

Full fee coverage for up to 2 years for Master’s by Research students
Full fee coverage for up to 4 years for PhD students

Living Allowance

AUD $38,500 per year (2025 full-time study rate)
Up to 2 years for Master’s students, and up to 3.5 years for PhD students
Includes: paid sick leave, maternity and parenting leave (limited)

Relocation Grant

AUD $2,000 for students moving from Australian states or territories outside Victoria
AUD $3,000 for students coming from outside Australia
AUD $3,000 also for students participating in Joint PhD programs

Health Insurance for International Students

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students holding a student visa (Single Membership)

Additional Benefits

Stipend payments are made fortnightly
Possibility to study part-time with adjusted stipend payments

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Eligibility Requirements:

Apply for a graduate research degree (Master’s by Research or PhD) at the University of Melbourne, OR
Already be enrolled in a graduate research program at the university

Selection Criteria:
Applicants are assessed based on:

Academic excellence in the most recently completed degree
Research potential in the chosen field of study
Relevant professional experience
Refereed publications
Specialist medical qualifications or creative works (such as original musical composition)

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How to Apply

If you are a new student and have applied for a graduate research course before the application closing date of that course (which may vary depending on the program), you will automatically be considered for the Graduate Research Scholarships. You will receive a notification within ten business days of submitting your course application confirming that a scholarship application has been added to your record.
If you have accepted an offer for a graduate research program but deferred commencement in order to be reconsidered for the scholarship, you must submit an online application form by 31 October to be considered for a scholarship in the following year. You will receive a notification within ten business days of submitting the form confirming that a scholarship application has been added to your record.
If you are currently enrolled in a graduate research program and wish to apply for the scholarship, you must submit an online application form by 31 October to be considered for a scholarship in the following year. You will receive a notification within ten business days of submitting the form confirming that a scholarship application has been added to your record.