Melbourne Research Scholarship
Domestic and international students pursuing any graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne can avail a Melbourne Research Scholarship. Around 350 new and continuing students are awarded under this scholarship program.
- Recipients receive a 100% tuition fee waiver and up to 135,000 AUD as a stipend.
- Applicants are evaluated based on their academic merit and research potential.
- Preference will be given to those with professional experience and published works.
- New incoming students are evaluated on the basis of their admission applications.
- Continuing students must submit a separate Melbourne Research Scholarship.
Melbourne Research Scholarships are awarded annually and are renewable. Selected students will receive an offer of the Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship separately.
Highlights
| Scholarship Type | College-Specific, Merit-Based, Tuition-Fee-Waiver |
| Offered by | Institution |
| Organization | N/A |
| Application Deadline | N/A |
| Number of Scholarships | 350 |
| Amount | ₹7,938,407 ($88,283) |
| Renewability | No |
| International Student Eligible | Yes |
| Scholarship Website Link | https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/melbourne-research-scholarship |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Melbourne Research Scholarship, applicants must be applying or have already enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne
Application Process
The Melbourne Research Scholarship application process varies for new and continuing students.
Application Process for New Students
No separate scholarship application is required for those planning to apply for the degree program in 2026. Applicants who submit their admission application before the deadline are automatically considered for the scholarship.
Within seven days of application submission, an email will be sent to eligible applicants confirming that their applications will be evaluated for the Melbourne Research Scholarship.
Application Process for Continuing Students
An online application is mandatory for those who are already enrolled in a graduate research program.
Selection Process
All applications for the Melbourne Research Scholarship are evaluated on the basis of academic merit.
The board of graduate admissions at the University of Melbourne reviews profiles of all applications and checks their eligibility for the scholarship. Candidates are ranked according to their academic achievements in their last completed degree and their research potential in the selected field of study.
Factors Affecting Scholarship Selection Decision
While academic merit is a key selection criterion, there are other factors too that affect the panel’s selection decision
- Completion of a degree at the same level as the research course.
- Relevant professional experience.
- Published and/ or referred publications.
- Specialist qualifications
Grant Details
The Melbourne Research Scholarship is offered to domestic and international students studying a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne. Both incoming and continuing students can avail this scholarship program.
The university officials shortlist and select candidates on the basis of factors like work experience, completion of a relevant degree, academic scores, etc.
The benefits of the Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship include
- 100% tuition fee remission.
- Relocation grant of $3,000.
- Overseas Student Health Cover
Application deadlines vary for individual courses. Students may refer to the course page and requirements to find the opening and closing dates of their preferred graduate research study.
In addition to the Melbourne Research Scholarship, research students can also apply for other grants like the Australian Government Research Training Program. The Australian RTP also provides students with tuition fee remission and a monthly stipend.
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