- Fee offset + stipendCoverage
- ~AUD 37,000/yrLiving allowance (est.)
- Melbourne, AustraliaLocation
- Master's by research & PhDStudy level
- Up to 3 years (PhD)Duration
- Founded 1853University
At a glance
full
Funding
€40k
Max amount
Oct 31, 2026
Deadline
Open to domestic (Australian) and international research students
Country
University of Melbourne
Provider
The Melbourne Research Scholarship funds domestic and international graduate research students — those undertaking a master's by research or a PhD — at the University of Melbourne in Australia. Melbourne, established in 1853, is Australia's second-oldest university and a member of the Group of Eight. The scholarship is full: it covers a fee offset (tuition remission), pays a living allowance of around AUD 37,000 per year (2025 rate, est.), and adds a relocation grant and, for international students, overseas student health cover. It runs for up to 3 years for a PhD (with a possible 6-month extension) and up to 2 years for a master's by research, subject to satisfactory progress. Applications are tied to graduate research admission, with a representative closing date around 31 October (est.) for international applicants. Treat the figures and date here as estimates and confirm the current stipend rate, number of awards, and deadlines on the University of Melbourne's official scholarship pages.
What's covered
- Fee offset — Remission of the research-degree tuition fees.
- Living allowance — A stipend of around AUD 37,000 per year (2025 rate, est.).
- Relocation grant — A relocation allowance toward moving to Melbourne.
- Health cover — Overseas student health cover for international students.
- Duration — Up to 3 years for a PhD (with a possible 6-month extension); up to 2 years for a master's by research.
How to apply
Apply for graduate research admission at Melbourne with a supervisor and project; the scholarship is assessed with the application.
- Find a supervisor — Identify a Melbourne academic and research project matching your interests.
- Apply for admission — Submit your graduate research admission application with a proposal.
- Scholarship consideration — Eligible applicants are automatically considered for the Melbourne Research Scholarship.
- Provide evidence — Include transcripts, research output, English results, and references.
- Selection — Applications are ranked competitively for the scholarship.
- Offer & enrolment — If awarded, accept, arrange your visa (international), and enrol.
Eligibility
LevelApplying for a master's by research or a PhD at Melbourne.
Academic meritA strong academic and research record.
Open to allAvailable to domestic and international applicants.
Supervisor & projectA research project and supervisor within a Melbourne faculty.
Full-time studyNormally for full-time research candidature.
The scholarship is competitive and allocated through the graduate research application. Securing a supervisor early and applying by the round deadline strengthens an application.
Eligible countries
Open to domestic (Australian) and international research students
Deadlines
Main round2026-10-31
Selection
The University of Melbourne ranks scholarship applicants competitively on academic merit, research potential and output, and the quality of the proposal and supervision. The fee-offset-plus-stipend award goes to the strongest graduate research applicants.
Verified sources
- University of Melbourne — Melbourne Research Scholarshipscholarships.unimelb.edu.auofficial
About the provider
The University of Melbourne, established in 1853, is Australia's second-oldest university and a member of the Group of Eight research-intensive institutions. Its Melbourne Research Scholarship funds graduate research students with a fee offset, a living allowance, and additional support.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the Melbourne Research Scholarship?
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A scholarship for domestic and international graduate research students (master's by research or PhD) at the University of Melbourne, providing a fee offset and a living allowance.
What does it cover?
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A tuition fee offset, a living allowance of around AUD 37,000 per year (2025 rate, est.), a relocation grant, and overseas student health cover for international students.
How much is the stipend?
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Around AUD 37,000 per year (2025 rate, est.), indexed over time. Confirm the current rate on Melbourne's scholarship pages.
Who is eligible?
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Domestic and international students applying for a master's by research or a PhD at Melbourne, with a strong research record and a supervisor and project.
How long does it last?
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Up to 3 years for a PhD (with a possible 6-month extension) and up to 2 years for a master's by research.
Is it for coursework master's?
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No — it funds research degrees (PhD and master's by research), not coursework master's programmes.
Do I apply separately?
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No separate form is usually needed — eligible applicants are considered automatically through the graduate research admission application.
When is the deadline?
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A representative date for international applicants is around 31 October; the 2026 date here is an estimate. Check Melbourne's pages for the current round.
Do I need a supervisor first?
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Yes — you should secure a Melbourne supervisor and research project, as candidature and the scholarship depend on it.
Is it open to international students?
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Yes — both domestic and international research candidates can receive it, and international students also get health cover.
How old is the University of Melbourne?
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It was established in 1853 and is Australia's second-oldest university, a member of the Group of Eight.
Where can I confirm current details?
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On the University of Melbourne's official scholarship pages, which list the stipend rate, duration, eligibility, and deadlines.