Applications are now open for the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship for 2026. The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked first in Australia and thirteenth globally. The Graduate Research Scholarship is an excellent opportunity for applicants interested in pursuing a research master's or research doctorate program . There is no application fee, and no separate application is required. The University of Melbourne awards 600 scholarships annually through the Graduate Research Scholarship program. The scholarship is available to both domestic and international students. Further details on the scholarship requirements, financial benefits, and application procedures are provided below.
Details about the University of Melbourne Postgraduate Research Scholarships 2026
- Host country : Australia
- University name : University of Melbourne
- Number of scholarships : 600
- Degree level : Master's, PhD
- Deadline: October 31, 2025
Scholarship Benefits
The University of Melbourne Postgraduate Research Scholarships include:
- Full tuition fees
- living allowance
- Relocation allowance for students coming from outside Australia.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Eligibility criteria
- The scholarship is open to Australian and international applicants.
- For new applicants : Applicants must have applied for a postgraduate research degree at the University of Melbourne. If selected, they will automatically be considered for the scholarship.
- Applicants already enrolled in a postgraduate research degree may also apply.
- Admission and program requirements must be met.
- To be eligible for postgraduate research courses, you usually need a four-year Australian bachelor's degree or its international equivalent.
- You must have completed a research project that constitutes at least 25% of your final year coursework at either Bachelor's or Master's level.
- Requirements vary by course, so you should check the specific course you are interested in for exact details.
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How to apply for a Postgraduate Research Scholarship at the University of Melbourne?
After applying online
If you are accepted onto the course , you must submit an online application form by 31 October 2025 to be eligible for a scholarship.