Unlock your research potential in Australia’s top-ranked university through a generous scholarship that supports outstanding applicants from around the world in research-based Master’s and PhD programmes.↚
Advance Your Research Excellence: Fully Funded Postgraduate Scholarships at the University of Melbourne (2026 Intake)
Details
The University of Melbourne offers the prestigious Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships (MGRS) and Melbourne International Research Scholarships, typically covering living allowance and full tuition fees. Awardees may receive funding up to AUD 94,200, providing generous support for up to two years for research master’s students and 3.5 to 4 years for doctoral research candidates. Annually, hundreds of scholarships are available across diverse disciplines and applied automatically to those applying for eligible graduate research programmes. Application deadline is 31 October 2025, with results usually announced by February 2026.↚
Eligibility
Open to both international and domestic students who either apply for or are already enrolled in a research-based Master’s or PhD at the University of Melbourne. Academic excellence, research potential, and compliance with English proficiency requirements are expected. Applicants should not have held prior full research scholarships from UMelb at the same levelBenefits
Full tuition fee offset for the duration of the research degree with up to two years for Master’s by Research students or up to four years for PhD candidates. A generous living stipend of approximately AUD 37,000–43,500 per year (indexed annually) is provided. Relocation grants vary by origin—AUD 2,000 for those relocating from other Australian states, AUD 3,000 for those coming from outside Australia. International students also receive Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership and limited paid sick, maternity, or parental leave.↚
How to Apply
Start by applying for admission to a qualifying graduate research programme at the University of Melbourne via Studylink or the graduate portal by 31 October 2025. New applicants are automatically considered for the scholarship; current students or deferred applicants should complete an online scholarship application form. Be prepared to submit documents such as academic transcripts, CV, research proposal, English test scores, and references if prompted