The University of Melbourne invites scholarships application from candidates who are pursuing graduate by Research Degree. The university hasn’t set a limit to Graduate Research Scholarships for domestic students only. It has tailored the scholarship to include international students as well. Furthermore, the University of Melbourne is one of the finest universities in Australia. Melbourne comprises 11 separate academic units and is in association with numerous institutes and research centers.

To cater to the needs of the international student community, the University of Melbourne has designed support programs for overseas students. Pre-departure guidance includes special discussions on student visa processing, the necessary documents students need to bring, student housing, insurance, destination and safety in Australia. Besides, it also provides scholarships to international students that aid them in this transition.

Stipend and fee offset scholarships

• Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree. Further, students undertaking a doctoral degree will receive a full dee offset up to four years.
• 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.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia

Fee offset scholarships

Full fee offset for students

• up to two years for a Masters by Research degree
• up to four years a doctoral degree

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

• Apply and meet the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne. You may also be eligible if you receive an offer in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne

Selection criteria

The University of Melbourne will provide a Research Training Program Scholarship (Fee Offset) to all domestic students currently enrolling in the Masters by Research or doctoral degree (PhD).

The University of Melbourne awards the Graduate Research Scholarships to domestic as well as international students based on academic merit. Further, the selection committee will score and rank eligible applicants. The scores are on the basis of academic achievement of their last degree. Further, the applicant’s research potential in their field of study is also an important factor. Also,  the selection committee may consider factors such as completion of a degree at the same level of the research course for which the applicants seek a scholarship, relevant professional experience, refereed publications, specialist medical qualifications or composition of original music.

Application process