University of Melbourne Research Scholarship 2027 for Master’s and PhD Students with Funding of Up to AUD 138,000
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The University of Melbourne in Australia offers the Melbourne Research Scholarship, one of the leading fully funded research scholarships for high-achieving students who wish to pursue a research master’s degree or PhD at the university.
The scholarship is available to both domestic and international students with strong academic performance and research potential. It provides comprehensive financial support that may reach approximately AUD 138,000 in total value, including full tuition fee remission, an annual living allowance, a relocation grant, and health insurance for eligible international students. The university offers around 350 scholarships under this programme.
One of the key advantages of the scholarship is that new students applying for an eligible graduate research programme at the University of Melbourne are automatically considered for the scholarship when they submit their admission application, meaning a separate scholarship application is generally not required.
Benefits
The Melbourne Research Scholarship offers a range of benefits depending on the scholarship type and the student’s status, including:
- 100% full tuition fee remission.
- Tuition coverage for up to 2 years for research master’s students.
- Tuition coverage for up to 4 years for PhD students.
- A living allowance of AUD 39,500 per year, based on the 2026 rate for students receiving both a fee offset and a living allowance.
- The living allowance is provided for up to 2 years for research master’s students and 3.5 years for PhD students.
- The living allowance may be adjusted annually in accordance with university policies.
- A relocation grant of AUD 2,000 for students moving from another Australian state or territory.
- A relocation grant of AUD 3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia.
- The total potential value of the scholarship benefits may reach approximately AUD 138,000.
Eligibility criteria
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Have applied for an eligible Graduate Research programme at the University of Melbourne and meet its admission requirements, or already be enrolled in a graduate research programme at the university.
- Have a strong academic record.
- Demonstrate suitable research potential and capabilities.
- Meet the academic and English language requirements of the selected graduate research programme.
- Meet any additional requirements set by the relevant faculty or research programme.
- Submit all required admission documents by the specified deadline.
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