Melbourne Research Scholarship 2027: Up to AUD 138,000 for Master’s and PhD Students
- Country
- Australia
- Level
- PhD
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Deadline
- Open all year
Country
Australia
Level
PhD
Funding
Fully funded
Deadline
Open all year
Language
English proficiency required
Organization
University of Melbourne
Overview
The University of Melbourne in Australia offers the Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) to high-achieving domestic and international students who are applying for or are currently enrolled in a graduate research degree.
The scholarship is available to Master’s by Research and doctoral students. The University offers approximately 350 scholarships , with candidates ranked according to their previous academic results and research potential in their chosen field.
The programme provides different forms of support, with a total potential value of up to AUD 138,000 . The University states that the advertised number and value of the scholarships are indicative and may change.
This scholarship provides full tuition fee remission:
Are you eligible?
Check the main criteria before you apply.
- Have applied for, or be currently enrolled in, a Graduate Research program at the University of Melbourne.
- Meet the admission requirements for the chosen Graduate Research program.
- Possess a strong academic record.
- Demonstrate appropriate potential and capacity for conducting research.
- Satisfy the academic and English language requirements specific to the selected research program.
- Meet any additional requirements set by the faculty or research program.
- Submit all required admission documentation by the specified deadline.
What the scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Monthly stipend
138,000 AUD
Health insurance
Included
Visa
Included
Required documents
CV / résumé
Motivation letter
Diplomas & transcripts
Passport
Language certificate
How to apply
- 1
New applicants
the course application must be submitted by the deadline for the chosen graduate research programme. There is no single deadline for all programmes.
- 2
Current students and applicants who have deferred commencement
the online form must be submitted by 31 October to be considered for a scholarship in the following year.
Frequently asked questions
Is the scholarship open to applicants of all nationalities?
The scholarship is available to domestic and international students. The official page does not provide a list of excluded nationalities.
Is there an age limit?
The official scholarship page does not specify a minimum or maximum age. Applicants must nevertheless satisfy the admission requirements of their chosen research programme.
Is a specific English-language test score required?
The scholarship page does not set a single English-language test score. Language requirements depend on the selected Master’s by Research or doctoral programme.
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