Applications are open for the Graduate Research Scholarships for high-achieving students organized by the University of Melbourne in Australia. These scholarships are open for Australian/domestic student and International student to pursuing the graduate research degree program at the university. Moreover, approximately 600 scholarships will be awarded in all subject areas that will provide 100% fee remission and up to $110,000.

Furthermore, founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public research university in Australia. It makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement.

Benefits

1. Stipend and fee offset scholarships

• Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.
• Also, Living allowance of $30,600 per year pro rata (2019 full-time study rate) for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
• Relocation grant of $2000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3000 for students moving from outside Australia.
• Also, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia

2. Fee offset scholarships

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

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants need to:

• have applied for and meet the entry 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
• Also, be Australian / domestic student; and
• be International student

Application

• If applicants are a new student and have applied for a graduate research course by the application closing date for that course, they will be automatically considered for the Graduate Research Scholarships.
• Also, Applicants will receive a notification that a scholarship application has been added to their record within seven days of having submitted their course application.