Funding & benefits
Full tuition coverage
AUD 39,500 / annual stipend
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships, offered by University of Melbourne in Australia, is a scholarship for Masters By Research and PhD students. Subject areas covered include All graduate research fields. The package covers a stipend of AUD 39,500 per year, fully funded funding, full tuition cover, health insurance and relocation support. Applicants need domestic and international students are eligible, subject to graduate research admission and scholarship selection criteria, must have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a University of Melbourne graduate research degree, or be currently enrolled in an eligible graduat… and applicants must meet the English-language requirements of the relevant University of Melbourne graduate research course. At the time of checking, the official page carried no deadline. Confirm it there first. Automatic scholarship consideration with an eligible graduate research course application submitted by the relevant course deadline, admission to the programme comes first and no separate scholarship application is needed.
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 study areas. 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.
Key dates
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?
It suits Master's or PhD / Doctoral applicants working in All study areas. On nationality, the record states: Domestic and international students are eligible, subject to graduate research admission and scholarship selection crit….
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Master's or PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Domestic and international students are eligible, subject to graduate research admission and scholarship selection crit….
- Prior degree / academic background: Must have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a University of Melbourne graduate research degree, or be currently enrolled in a….
- English-language requirement: Applicants must meet the English-language requirements of the relevant University of Melb….
- Funding package: fully funded.
- Study destination: 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 checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. 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
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Complete the university or programme admission step first.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the value of University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships?
It pays a stipend of AUD 39,500 / annual. Full tuition coverage.
Is University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships fully funded?
Yes. The verified funding record classifies it as fully funded, with a stipend of AUD 39,500 / annual.
Is University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships open to applicants from outside Australia?
Yes. The eligibility record states: Domestic and international students are eligible, subject to graduate research admission and scholarship selection crit….
Is this for Master's, PhD or postdoctoral applicants?
It is for Master's or PhD / Doctoral level applicants at University of Melbourne in Australia.
Is an English test required?
Applicants must meet the English-language requirements of the relevant University of Melb….
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with University of Melbourne before preparing an application.
How do I apply?
Automatic scholarship consideration with an eligible graduate research course application submitted by the relevant course deadline.
Do I need a separate scholarship application?
No, consideration is automatic with the main application; no separate scholarship form is needed.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from University of Melbourne's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 17 Aug 2026 · Verified Aug 17, 2026
About University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne is based in Australia and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.