Academic Scholarship

University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships

Location

Australia

Level of study

Master's · PhD

Cycle

2026/2027

Entry ID SC-50643

At a glance

The Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) and Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship support high-achieving domestic and international students enrolling in a graduate research degree (Master's by Research or PhD) at the University of Melbourne, with 600 scholarships offered. Benefits include a 100% tuition fee offset (up to two years for a Master's by Research, up to four years for a PhD), a living allowance of $39,500 per year (2026 rate, indexed annually, for up to two years Master's / 3.5 years PhD), a relocation grant ($2,000 domestic interstate, $3,000 international), and Overseas Student Health Cover for international students.

Who can apply

  • Have applied for (and meet the requirements for) a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or be currently enrolled in one.
  • Domestic students: automatically receive the RTP fee-offset component upon admission.
  • Domestic and international students: assessed for the stipend component by academic merit and research potential -- no separate application.
Read the full eligibility criteria

Contact

https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au

University of Melbourne

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