Fully Funded Research Scholarship at University of Melbourne, Australia
Job Description
Opportunity Description
Want to complete a fully funded PhD or research master’s in Australia? The University of Melbourne offers the Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) to high-achieving domestic and international students who pursue a graduate research degree at its Parkville campus in Melbourne, Australia. Specifically, this FULLY FUNDED award covers full tuition fee remission, pays a living stipend, and provides a relocation allowance. Furthermore, it gives health cover to eligible international students. Additionally, the university awards around 350 scholarships each year. Moreover, it considers applicants of any nationality. In fact, no field of study is excluded.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Provided by | University of Melbourne (Scholarships Office) |
| Host institution | University of Melbourne |
| Location | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Admission Deadlines | No separate scholarship deadline. Automatic consideration follows the closing date of the graduate research course. |
| Degree Level | Graduate research: Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Master’s by Research, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctorate by Research |
| Scholarship Number | 350 |
| Gender | All genders |
| Type | Fully funded |
| Eligible Nations | All nationalities (domestic and international students) |
| Eligible Degree Programs | All fields |
Melbourne Research Scholarship Benefits
- 100% tuition fee offset: up to 2 years (Masters by Research) or 4 years (doctoral)
- Stipend: $39,500/year pro rata (2026 rate) for up to 2 years (Masters) or 3.5 years (PhD)
- Relocation allowance: $2,000 (interstate) or $3,000 (international)
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), single membership, for visa-holding international students
Eligibility Criteria
- Applied for or currently enrolled in a University of Melbourne graduate research degree
- Selected on academic results and demonstrated research potential
- Publications, professional experience, or prior same-level qualifications may strengthen an application
- International applicants need a valid Australian student visa
How to Apply?
- First, apply for a graduate research course by that course’s closing date, and the university automatically considers you for the Melbourne Research Scholarship and related graduate research scholarships. No separate application is needed for most applicants
- Then, you’ll receive confirmation of automatic consideration within seven days of submitting your course application
- However, if you already hold a deferred course offer, or you’re currently enrolled and now want consideration, submit the separate Graduate Research Scholarships application form
- Additionally, international applicants pay a non-refundable AUD $154 course application fee, though the official source exempts Research Higher Degree (graduate research) applicants from this fee
- For more information, visit the official Melbourne Research Scholarship page
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