Monash University Malaysia Research Scholarship 2026 for International Students with a Monthly Stipend

Monash University Malaysia offers the Graduate Research Excellence Scholarship (GRES) to outstanding students who wish to pursue a full-time research master's or PhD degree in Malaysia.

The scholarship is considered one of the leading fully funded research master's and PhD scholarships in Malaysia. It provides a full tuition fee waiver along with a monthly stipend throughout the funding period. The scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis, taking into account the applicant's academic record, research achievements, and previous research experience.

• A 100% tuition fee waiver.
• A monthly stipend of MYR 2,950, based on the 2026 funding rates.
• Funding for a full-time research master’s degree for up to two years.
• Funding for a PhD degree for up to three years and six months, or until the thesis is submitted, whichever comes first.
• The opportunity to study and conduct research at Monash University Malaysia.
• Access to an international research environment and the opportunity to work with specialized academics and researchers.

Applicants must:

• Be either a new student applying for a research postgraduate program at Monash University Malaysia or a currently enrolled student who is still within the first year of their candidature.
• Hold an academic qualification equivalent to First Class Honours (H1), as assessed by the university.
• Meet the academic admission requirements and English language requirements of the selected program.
• Have received admission or an offer to study in a research master’s or PhD program at the university.
• Demonstrate an excellent academic record, preferably supported by research publications or previous research experience.
• Not have previously completed another research degree at the same level, such as applying for a second PhD.
• Obtain the university’s approval when receiving another scholarship or funding from an external organization.
• Be available to pursue full-time study and research.
• Malaysian and international students are eligible to apply, including applicants from Arab countries.

2026 Application Deadlines

The university organizes four scholarship rounds each year:

1. First round: February 13, 2026.
2. Second round: April 30, 2026.
3. Third round: July 31, 2026.
4. Fourth round: October 1, 2026.

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