University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship in Australia

The Melbourne Research Scholarship and Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship are offered to high-achieving international and domestic students who are enrolling in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.

The University awards over 300 scholarships per year to international students. From 2016, the Melbourne International Research Scholarship (MIRS) has been part of the Melbourne Research Scholarship program.

Eligible applicants are scored and ranked according to their academic achievement of their last completed degree and their research potential in their field of study. 

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• have applied for and meet the  requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or

• be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne

• Applications are open to both Australian nationals and international candidates.

• Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Master's by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.

• Living allowance of $39,500 per year pro rata (2026 full-time study rate) for up to two years for students undertaking a Master's by Research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a doctoral degree. 

• Relocation grant of $2000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3000 for students moving from outside Australia.

• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia

To apply for the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships, interested and qualified applicants should

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  Use the button to proceed to the application page.

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  Apply for a graduate Master's or PhD degree at the University of Melbourne

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  If you are a new student and have applied for a graduate research course by the application closing date for that course, you will be automatically considered for the Graduate Research Scholarships.

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  You will receive a notification that a scholarship application has been added to your record within ten business days of having submitted your course application.