by Melbourne Research Scholarship
Overview
The Melbourne Research Scholarship is available for domestic and international students pursuing any graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne. This scholarship program awards around 350 new and continuing students annually.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Melbourne Research Scholarship, applicants must be applying or have already enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.
Selection Process
All applications for the Melbourne Research Scholarship are evaluated based on academic merit. The board of graduate admissions reviews profiles and assesses candidates’ eligibility and ranks them according to their academic achievements and research potential.
Factors Affecting Scholarship Selection Decision
While academic merit is a key criterion, other factors considered in the selection process include:
- Completion of a degree at the same level as the research course
- Relevant professional experience
- Published and/or referred publications
- Specialist qualifications
Application Process
The application process for the Melbourne Research Scholarship varies for new and continuing students.
Application Process for New Students
No separate scholarship application is required for students planning to apply for the degree program in 2023. Applicants who submit their admission application before the deadline will be automatically considered for the scholarship. Eligible applicants will receive an email within seven days confirming that their applications will be evaluated for the Melbourne Research Scholarship.
Application Process for Continuing Students
Continuing students who are already enrolled in a graduate research program must submit an online scholarship application.
Benefits of Melbourne Research Scholarship
Selected recipients of the Melbourne Research Scholarship will receive the following benefits:
- 100% tuition fee waiver
- Stipend of $67,744
- One-time payment
- Eligible for renewal
- International students are also eligible
- Additional benefits include a relocation grant of $3,000 and Overseas Student Health Cover
Application Deadlines
Application deadlines vary for individual courses. Students should refer to the course page and requirements to find the opening and closing dates for their preferred graduate research study.
