University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2026

WorldwideUniversity of Melbourne Graduate Research
WorldwideScholarshipFully FundedRolling deadlinephd
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Worldwide
Region
Worldwide
Institution
University of Melbourne Graduate Research
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This listing covers a Scholarships opportunity for eligible applicants. The application deadline is October 31, 2025.

KEY DETAILS - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: October 31, 2025

ELIGIBILITY - Open to both Australian citizens and foreign applicants globally, there are no limits based on nationality. - Must apply for and fulfill the prerequisites for a University of Melbourne graduate research program. - Current students who are enrolled in Melbourne’s graduate research program are also qualified. - A completed bachelor’s degree (16 years of schooling) or its equivalent with at least 75% marks is required for Master’s/MPhil (by research) programs. - A completed master’s degree (18 years of schooling) or its equivalent with at least 75% of the possible points is required for a PhD. - Must exhibit a good aptitude for research. - Applicants should be in good health. - English must have been used to complete the last degree. - Nation: Australia. - Coverage of finances: Completely funded. - Benefits :. - Full tuition fee coverage - up to 2 years for Master’s by research, and up to 4 years for PhD programs. - Living stipend of $38,500 per year (2025 rate): up to 2 years for Master’s, and up to 3.5 years for PhD students. - Stipend includes limited paid leave (parenting, sick, and maternity). - Relocation allowance: $2,000 for students from outside Victoria, and $3,000 for Overseas applicants arriving from overseas. - Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - single membership for Overseas applicants. - Chance to study at one of Australia’s top-ranked universities. - Networking and research opportunities with global peers. - Experience of living and exploring Australian culture. - Scholarships provide career advancement and international opportunities.

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Eligibility criteria

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  • Open to both Australian citizens and foreign applicants globally, there are no limits based on nationality.
  • Must apply for and fulfill the prerequisites for a University of Melbourne graduate research program.
  • Current students who are enrolled in Melbourne’s graduate research program are also qualified.
  • A completed bachelor’s degree (16 years of schooling) or its equivalent with at least 75% marks is required for Master’s/MPhil (by research) programs.
  • A completed master’s degree (18 years of schooling) or its equivalent with at least 75% of the possible points is required for a PhD.
  • Must exhibit a good aptitude for research.
  • Applicants should be in good health.
  • English must have been used to complete the last degree.
  • Nation: Australia.
  • Coverage of finances: Completely funded.

Benefits :.

  • Full tuition fee coverage – up to 2 years for Master’s by research, and up to 4 years for PhD programs.
  • Living stipend of $38,500 per year (2025 rate): up to 2 years for Master’s, and up to 3.5 years for PhD students.
  • Stipend includes limited paid leave (parenting, sick, and maternity).
  • Relocation allowance: $2,000 for students from outside Victoria, and $3,000 for Overseas applicants arriving from overseas.
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) – single membership for Overseas applicants.
  • Chance to study at one of Australia’s top-ranked universities.
  • Networking and research opportunities with global peers.
  • Experience of living and exploring Australian culture.
  • Scholarships provide career advancement and international opportunities.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationSep 16, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Worldwide

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