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600 Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship 2027

AustraliaUniversity of Melbourne
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Australia
Region
Oceania
Institution
University of Melbourne
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

Program overview The Scholarship

  • Host country: Australia
  • University: University of Melbourne
  • Study level: Master’s by Research & PhD
  • Scholarship Type: fully funded
  • Eligible Applicants: Domestic & international students
  • Scholarships Available: Approximately 600
  • Application deadline: 31st October 2026

Scholarship Benefits

The Graduate Research Scholarships at Melbourne University cover

  • Full Tuition Fees
  • Living Allowance
  • Relocation Allowance for students coming from outside of Australia.
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Find a Supervisor

  • Check with the course you’re applying for to see if you need to find a supervisor for your course before applying.
  • Get help from an expert in finding a supervisor.
  • Read the Admission Process in detail.

How to apply For the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship 2027.

  • As a New applicant, you are required to apply for the Graduate Research program first at the University of Melbourne.
  • Head toward the Course Page and select “Graduate Research”. From there, read the requirements of the program, meet the language requirements, and apply online.
  • If eligible, you’ll automatically be considered for a Graduate Research Scholarship. You don’t need to apply separately for the scholarship.

After You Apply Online

If you have been accepted into the course, you must submit an online application form by 31st October 2025 to be considered for a scholarship.

How to apply Online for Admission to the University of Melbourne.

  • Step 1: Choose your course
  • Step 2: Check eligibility and requirements
  • Step 3: Prepare your documentation
  • Step 4: Apply to Melbourne
  • Step 5: If you are selected for admission, the university will email you directly with an offer. If you are eligible, you will automatically be considered for a Graduate Research Scholarship.

Requirements & preparation

Review eligibility, benefits, and documents before you apply

Eligibility criteria

18 requirements to review

  • The scholarship is open to both Australian and International applicants.
  • For new applicants: An Applicant must have applied for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne. If selected, you will be automatically considered for the scholarship. No separate application is required.
  • Applicants who are already enrolled in a graduate research degree can also apply.
  • Must meet the admission and program requirements.
  • To be eligible for graduate research courses, you typically need a four-year Australian Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent.
  • You must have completed a research project that makes up at least 25% of your final year’s coursework at either the undergraduate or master’s level.
  • Requirements vary by course, so you must check the specific course you’re interested in for exact details.

Find a Supervisor

  • Check with the course you’re applying for to see if you need to find a supervisor for your course before applying.
  • Get help from an expert in finding a supervisor.
  • Read the Admission Process in detail.

How to apply For the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship 2027.

  • As a New applicant, you are required to apply for the Graduate Research program first at the University of Melbourne.
  • Head toward the Course Page and select “Graduate Research”. From there, read the requirements of the program, meet the language requirements, and apply online.
  • If eligible, you’ll automatically be considered for a Graduate Research Scholarship. You don’t need to apply separately for the scholarship.

After You Apply Online

  • If you have been accepted into the course, you must submit an online application form by 31st October 2025 to be considered for a scholarship.

How to apply Online for Admission to the University of Melbourne.

  • Step 1: Choose your course
  • Step 2: Check eligibility and requirements
  • Step 3: Prepare your documentation

Step 4: Apply to Melbourne

  • Step 5: If you are selected for admission, the university will email you directly with an offer. If you are eligible, you will automatically be considered for a Graduate Research Scholarship.

Benefits & funding

22 perks included · Fully Funded

  • The Graduate Research Scholarships at Melbourne University cover:
  • Full Tuition Fees

Living Allowance

  • Relocation Allowance for students coming from outside of Australia.
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
  • The scholarship is open to both Australian and International applicants.
  • For new applicants: An Applicant must have applied for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne. If selected, you will be automatically considered for the scholarship. No separate application is required.
  • Applicants who are already enrolled in a graduate research degree can also apply.
  • Must meet the admission and program requirements.
  • To be eligible for graduate research courses, you typically need a four-year Australian Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent.
  • You must have completed a research project that makes up at least 25% of your final year’s coursework at either the undergraduate or master’s level.
  • Requirements vary by course, so you must check the specific course you’re interested in for exact details.

Find a Supervisor

  • Check with the course you’re applying for to see if you need to find a supervisor for your course before applying.
  • Get help from an expert in finding a supervisor.
  • Read the Admission Process in detail.

How to apply For the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship 2027.

  • As a New applicant, you are required to apply for the Graduate Research program first at the University of Melbourne.
  • Head toward the Course Page and select “Graduate Research”. From there, read the requirements of the program, meet the language requirements, and apply online.
  • If eligible, you’ll automatically be considered for a Graduate Research Scholarship. You don’t need to apply separately for the scholarship.

After You Apply Online

  • If you have been accepted into the course, you must submit an online application form by 31st October 2025 to be considered for a scholarship.

How to apply Online for Admission to the University of Melbourne.

  • Step 1: Choose your course
  • Step 2: Check eligibility and requirements
  • Step 3: Prepare your documentation

Step 4: Apply to Melbourne

  • Step 5: If you are selected for admission, the university will email you directly with an offer. If you are eligible, you will automatically be considered for a Graduate Research Scholarship.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationMay 14, 2026
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Australia · Oceania

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Next step

Ready to apply?

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https://study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/international

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