The Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for international students seeking to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees in Australia.
The scholarship covers full tuition fees, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), visa application costs, and provides a generous annual living stipend of $39,700 for successful applicants.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $39,700 Living Stipend per annum | Visa Costs | Healthcare
- Deadline: October 31, 2026
Scholarship Details
Macquarie University offers a variety of competitive graduate research scholarships designed to support outstanding domestic and international students pursuing advanced research degrees. These scholarships are awarded through a highly competitive selection process based primarily on academic excellence and research potential.
The scholarship supports students enrolling in eligible graduate research programs, including the Graduate Diploma of Research, Master of Research (MRes), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and combined Master of Research + PhD (MRes + PhD) pathway programs. Through this funding, the university aims to attract exceptional researchers and provide them with the financial support needed to focus on producing high-quality research in Australia.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarship, applicants must:
- Meet the minimum admission requirements for their chosen graduate research program.
- Ensure they satisfy the specific eligibility requirements for the scholarship they intend to apply for.
- Review the available research courses listed in the scholarship search tool before submitting an application.
- Demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and strong research experience, as applications are primarily ranked on academic merit.
- Have a proposed research project that aligns with Macquarie University’s research priorities where applicable.
- Meet any additional eligibility requirements for research pathway scholarships if applying through that category.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage.
- $39,700 annual living allowance (stipend).
- Additional top-up living allowance (where applicable).
- Fixed sum or one-off financial payments (where applicable).
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students.
- Visa application cost support for eligible international students.
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed graduate research application.
- Academic transcripts and certificates.
- Two academic referee reports.
- Supporting documents required for the selected research program.
- Scholarship reference number (where applicable).
- Any additional documents requested by the Graduate Research Academy.
How to Apply
To apply for the Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage.
- Complete the combined course and scholarship application through the Online Application System if you are a new applicant.
- Arrange for two academic referee reports to be submitted to the Graduate Research Academy.
- Include the scholarship reference number in the scholarship details section of your application.
- Applicants already enrolled in an eligible Macquarie PhD program or those holding a valid graduate research offer should complete the Scholarship Only application with all required supporting documents.
- Submit all required documents before the application deadline.
- Kindly wait for feedback from Macquarie University regarding your application outcome.
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