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The University of Melbourne
350 per year (avg)
100% fee remission and up to AUD $135,000
All International
Applicable to all genders
All types of delivery mode
Only selective applicants are considered
Full time
All intakes
Academic excellence
This scholarship is offered to high-achieving domestic and international students who are enrolling in a graduate research degree..
Benefits
Melbourne Research Scholarship (Fee Offset)
Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.
Melbourne Research Scholarship (Stipend)
Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.*
A fortnightly stipend with a rate of AUD $37,000 per year (2024 full-time study rate) for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, parental and partner leave.
A one-off relocation allowance of AUD $2,000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or AUD $3,000 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
* Domestic research students will receive an offer for a Research Training Program Scholarship (Fee offset) together with their course offer.
Melbourne Research Scholarship (Stipend and Fee offset)
Combined benefits of Stipend and Fee Offset scholarships
For further information, contact Stop 1 Scholarships or visit Manage my scholarship
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
have applied for and meet the entry 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
Students are shortlisted based on their
The Melbourne Research Scholarship is offered to students who are ranked highest by relevant selection panels based on their academic results for previous study 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.
You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution
No application required. Successful recipients will be selected as per eligibility criteria.