Graduate Research Scholarships
~600 scholarships of AUD $39,500/year + full tuition offset for PhD or MPhil at the University of Melbourne (Australia); automatically considered with research candidature application.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD, Research
Destination
Australia
Funding
AUD $39,500/year stipend (indexed annually) + full tuition fee offset + Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students. Duration: 3.5 years (PhD) or 2 years (MPhil).
Eligible applicants
Domestic and international students; applying for a PhD or MPhil at the University of Melbourne; automatically considered with graduate research candidature application; October 31, 2026 deadline
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Overview
Graduate Research Scholarships is offered by University of Melbourne for Master’s, PhD, Research study in Australia. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust submit a graduate research candidature application at the University of Melbourne
- Graduate research candidature applicationRequired
- Research proposalRequired
- Academic transcriptsRequired
What this scholarship covers
AUD $39,500/year stipend (indexed)
Included
Full tuition fee offset
Included
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students
Included
AUD $39,500/year stipend (indexed annually) + full tuition fee offset + Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students. Duration: 3.5 years (PhD) or 2 years (MPhil). Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International and domestic.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Honours degree (First Class) or equivalent, or a master's degree with a significant research component; competitive selection
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Australia
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Domestic and international students; applying for a PhD or MPhil at the University of Melbourne; automatically considered with graduate research candidature application; October 31, 2026 deadline. University of Melbourne also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Domestic and international students; applying for a PhD or MPhil at the University of Melbourne; automatically considered with graduate research candidature application; October 31, 2026 deadline
Study route
- Master’s, PhD, Research study in Australia
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Domestic and international students; applying for a PhD or MPhil at the University of Melbourne; automatically considered with graduate research candidature application; October 31, 2026 deadline. University of Melbourne also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Supervisor agreement letter
How to apply
- 1
Submit a graduate research candidature application at the University of Melbourne by October 31, 2026
- 2
Scholarship automatically considered alongside candidature application — no separate form required
Application timeline
Application cycle
2027 commencement Round 1: deadline October 31, 2026. Apply via the University of Melbourne graduate research application portal.
The listed deadline is October 31, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Melbourne
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is October 31, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.