Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Scholarship at Monash University in Australia 2025 | Fully Funded

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The Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Scholarship (SJMN) is funded by a private trust, established in memory of the late Sir James McNeill, who had a long-standing association with Monash University. This prestigious scholarship is dedicated to supporting postgraduate research students conducting research that is environmentally responsible and socially beneficial.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible Nationalities:

The scholarship is open to applicants from the following categories:

Australian citizens
New Zealand citizens
Australian permanent residents
Australian humanitarian visa holders
International students

Academic Criteria:

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

Submit a scholarship application in the same year the scholarship is offered (2025).
Undertake research that is environmentally responsible and socially beneficial.
Meet Monash University's competitive scholarship selection requirements.
Meet the university's English language proficiency requirements.

Note: The scholarship is also available to students undertaking Joint Research Awards, where Monash University is the home institution.

Scholarship Details

Application deadline: 31 October 2025
Funding provided: Fully funded, valued at AUD 52,352 per year, it will cover:
- Living allowance (monthly stipend)
- Research allowance
- Relocation allowance (if eligible)
Eligible research faculties:
- Faculty of Arts (School of Music only)
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Faculty of Science

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be assessed based on:

Outstanding academic record
Any prior research outputs
Previous research experience

The RTP (Research Training Program) scholarship terms and conditions apply, except where modified by the specific eligibility criteria for this scholarship.

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How to Apply

For New Applicants:

You must first obtain an invitation to apply from the relevant faculty at Monash University before starting your application.
Apply for the scholarship as part of your application for admission to a postgraduate research degree.
A single application is used for both admission and scholarship consideration. There is no need to specify the name of the scholarship, as eligible applicants will automatically be considered for all available postgraduate research scholarships.