The University of Melbourne has opened applications for its 2026 Graduate Research Scholarships for outstanding and qualified students worldwide.
The University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships is a fully funded opportunity that covers tuition fees, living expenses, relocation costs, and health insurance for selected candidates to study in Australia.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: University of Melbourne
- Host Country: Australia
- Study Location: Melbourne, Australia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Fully Funded | Tuition Fee Waiver | Living Allowance | Relocation Grant | Health Insurance
- Program Duration:
- Masters by Research: Up to 2 Years
- Doctoral Degree: Up to 4 Years
- Deadline: Varies (Depends on Course Application Deadline)
Scholarship Details
The University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2026 are designed to support high-achieving students from around the world who wish to pursue postgraduate research degrees in Australia. With up to 600 scholarships available, the program offers both international and domestic students the opportunity to study in a globally recognized institution while benefiting from a diverse academic environment.
Selected candidates will receive full tuition fee coverage along with generous financial support, allowing them to focus fully on their research and academic development. The scholarship is available across a wide range of disciplines, including agriculture, engineering, health sciences, business, IT, law, and the arts. This initiative aims to promote research excellence while providing scholars with access to world-class facilities and academic mentorship.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships, applicants must:
- Have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or
- Be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the university
- Be open to both new applicants and currently enrolled students
- Be selected based on academic merit and research potential in their chosen field
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships will receive:
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Masters by Research: Up to 2 years
- Doctoral Degree: Up to 4 years
- Living allowance of $39,500 per year
- Relocation grant:
- $2,000 for students moving from within Australia (outside Victoria)
- $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students
Study Areas Available
Applicants can choose from a wide range of research disciplines, including:
- Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
- Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Business and Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment
- Health
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Law
- Music, Visual and Performing Arts
- Science
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- Other relevant supporting documents
How to Apply
To apply for the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships:
- Apply for a graduate research course at the University of Melbourne
- Eligible applicants will be automatically considered for the scholarship
- After course application, a scholarship application will be added to your record
- No separate application is required for most new applicants
- If required (for deferred or current students), submit an online scholarship application form
- Wait for notification regarding your scholarship application status
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