Graduate Research Scholarships
Scholarship Value
Full fee offset for up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree. Living allowance of $39,500 per year pro rata (2026 full-time study rate) 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
Scholarship Information
Eligibility criteria
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 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.
Discipline Applicable
Scholarships are financial awards that don't need to be repaid. Scholarships are funds generously donated by individuals or corporations to assist you with the financial challenges of pursuing post-secondary studies. These donors are investing in your future career, so take the time to complete an application for the scholarships you can apply for
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Education
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Health & Medicine
Law
Life Sciences
Physical Science & Math
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Parkville
Parkville
Southbank
Southbank
Burnley
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