Funding & benefits
Full tuition coverage
AUD 39,500 / annual stipend
Eligible programmes & fields
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About the scholarship
University of Melbourne graduate research scholarship scheme for high-achieving domestic and international research students, with automatic consideration for eligible graduate research applicants.
Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include Full tuition coverage, AUD 39,500 / annual stipend. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All graduate research fields. There is no separate scholarship application: scholarship consideration is tied to the official admission/application process. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Eligibility requirements
- Must have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a University of Melbourne graduate research degree, or be currently enrolled in an eligible graduate research degree
- Applicants must meet the English-language requirements of the relevant University of Melbourne graduate research course.
- Domestic and international students are eligible, subject to graduate research admission and scholarship selection criteria.
- Scholarship selection is based on academic results and research potential. New graduate research applicants are automatically considered if they submit the course application by the applicable course closing date.
Applicants who do not meet the relevant graduate research course entry requirements are not eligible for consideration.
Should you apply?
Likely a good fit if
- You are looking for Master's by research or PhD / Doctoral funding.
- Your intended study area is related to All graduate research fields.
- Your citizenship / nationality satisfies the stated applicant rule.
- Your prior academic background meets the stated degree requirement.
- You can satisfy the stated English-language requirement.
- You want a fully funded route rather than tuition-only support.
- You are prepared to study in Australia.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not meet the relevant graduate research course entry requirements are not eligible for consideration.
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual screening summary based on the verified eligibility information above; the awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
Apply for an eligible University of Melbourne graduate research course by its applicable closing date
Eligible applicants are automatically considered for graduate research scholarships
Selection panels rank candidates using academic results and research potential
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 17 Aug 2026