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Graduate Research Scholarships
University of Melbourne · Fully Funded
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Fully Funded
Up to 2 years (Masters by Research) or 3.5 years stipend / 4 years tuition (PhD)
Scholarship Info
- Provider University of Melbourne
- Type Fully Funded
- Duration Up to 2 years (Masters by Research) or 3.5 years stipend / 4 years tuition (PhD)
- Renewable Yes
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Coverage
- ✓ 100% tuition fee offset — up to 2 years (Masters) or 4 years (PhD)
- ✓ Living allowance of AUD $38,500 per year (2025 rate, indexed annually)
- ✓ OSHC Single Membership health cover for international students
- ✓ Relocation grant of AUD $2,000 (interstate) or AUD $3,000 (international)
- ✓ Total value up to AUD $135,000
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Deadline October 31, 2026
New students applying for a graduate research degree are automatically considered — no fixed deadline for the scholarship itself, only the course application deadline applies. The 31 October deadline is specifically for currently enrolled students or those who have deferred commencement.
Overview
The Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS), now offered under the University of Melbourne's Graduate Research Scholarships program alongside the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship, is a fully funded opportunity for high-achieving domestic and international students enrolling in a Master by Research or Doctoral (PhD) degree. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, provides a generous living allowance, health cover for international students, and a relocation grant. With approximately 600 scholarships awarded annually, it is one of Australia's most accessible and prestigious graduate research funding programs. No separate scholarship application is required for most new applicants — you are automatically considered when you apply for a graduate research course.Eligibility
- Must have applied for or be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree (Masters by Research or PhD) at the University of Melbourne
- Open to both domestic and international students
- Selection is merit-based: ranked on academic performance in your last completed degree and research potential
- Factors that strengthen your application: honours/postgrad at the same level, relevant professional experience, refereed publications, specialist qualifications, or original compositions
- All domestic students offered admission automatically receive at least the RTP Fee Offset Scholarship
- International students are eligible for the full stipend + fee offset scholarship on competitive merit basis
How to Apply
- Apply for a graduate research course at the University of Melbourne by the course application closing date — no separate scholarship form needed
- Within 10 business days of submitting your course application, you will be notified that a scholarship application has been added to your record automatically
- If already enrolled or if you deferred commencement: submit an online application form by 31 October to be considered for a scholarship in the following year
- Scholarship outcomes for stipend + fee offset awards are announced alongside (or shortly after) course admission offers
- Domestic students receive RTP Fee Offset as part of their course offer automatically
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