The University of Melbourne is now accepting applications for the 2025/2026 Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships. These prestigious scholarships are available to both international and domestic students from around the world who wish to pursue a Masters or PhD degree at one of Australia’s top research institutions. The scholarship offers full financial support for deserving candidates.
This is a fully funded opportunity to study in Australia, covering tuition fees, living expenses, and more. The scholarship duration is two years for Master’s students and four years for PhD students.
About the University of Melbourne
Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is Australia’s second-oldest university and is known globally for its research excellence. The university offers an outstanding range of programs, including public lectures, workshops, and support for budding entrepreneurs. With state-of-the-art facilities, an advanced curriculum, and strong industry connections, Melbourne graduates enjoy excellent career prospects after their studies.
Scholarship Overview
- Institution: University of Melbourne
- Degree Level: Masters by Research, PhD
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities
- Location: Australia
- Application Deadline: Not Specified
Financial Coverage
The University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship offers full financial support to successful applicants. The details of the financial benefits are outlined below:
- Full tuition fee waiver for up to two years for Master’s by Research students or up to four years for PhD candidates.
- A living allowance of $37,000 per year (pro-rata for full-time students) for up to two years for Master’s and up to 3.5 years for PhD students. This allowance includes limited sick, maternity, and parenting leave and may be indexed annually.
- A relocation grant of $2,000 for students relocating from Australian states outside Victoria or $3,000 for international students moving to Australia.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students who require a visa to study in Australia.
Available Fields of Study
The University of Melbourne offers a diverse range of academic fields and majors for its Graduate Research programs. The following disciplines are available for the 2025 Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships:
- Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- Agriculture
- Architecture, Building, Planning, and Design
- Business and Economics
- Engineering
- Education
- Environment and Sustainability
- Food Science
- Health and Medicine
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Law and Legal Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Veterinary Science
- Music
- Science
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be of any nationality, including both international and domestic students.
- Have applied for or be currently enrolled in a Graduate Research Degree (Master’s by Research or PhD) at the University of Melbourne.
- Meet the university’s entry requirements for the respective degree programs.
How to Apply
New students interested in applying for the Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship must first submit an application for admission to a Graduate Research Degree at the University of Melbourne. Once the application is submitted, eligible candidates will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
If you are a current student enrolled in a Graduate Research Degree at Melbourne, you can apply for the scholarship directly through the university’s scholarship portal.
Additional Information and Application Links
For more detailed information and to start your application, visit the official University of Melbourne scholarship page by clicking the links below:
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to pursue your Master’s or PhD at the University of Melbourne—one of the world’s leading research institutions!