University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2026

📖 About University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships

The Melbourne Research Scholarship and Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship are offered to high-achieving international and domestic students enrolling in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.

Opportunity Details

• Date Published: September 12, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
• Category:
  • Postgraduate
  • Masters
  • PhD
  • Fully Funded
• Opportunity Location: Australia
• School: University of Melbourne, Australia

💰 Benefits of University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships

The scholarship provides stipend and fee offset scholarships, including:

• Full fee offset:
  • Up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree.
  • Up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.
• Living allowance:
  • $38,500 per year pro rata (2025 full-time study rate).
  • Up to two years for Masters by Research students.
  • Up to 3.5 years for doctoral students.
  • Indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity, and parenting leave.
• Relocation grant:
  • $2,000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria.
  • $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC):
  • Single Membership for international students requiring a student visa to study in Australia.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Have applied for and meet the 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.

📝 Application Process

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Choose your course: Select the graduate research degree you wish to pursue.
2. Check eligibility and requirements: Ensure you meet the criteria for admission and the scholarship.
3. Prepare your documentation: Gather all necessary documents for your application.
4. Apply to Melbourne: Submit your application for admission to the University of Melbourne.
5. Scholarship consideration:
   • If selected for admission, the university will email you directly with an offer.
   • Eligible candidates will automatically be considered for a Graduate Research Scholarship.

📅 Application Deadline

31 October, 2025

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships.
• Apply for the scholarship via the Graduate Research Scholarships Application Portal.

For more information, visit the official University of Melbourne website.

• 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.
• Living allowance of $38,500 per year pro rata (2025 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.