Application Deadline: October 31, 2024

The University of Melbourne, founded in 1853, is Australia’s second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria. Located in Parkville, Melbourne, it is one of Australia’s six sandstone universities and a member of prestigious groups like the Group of Eight and Universitas 21. The university has ten residential colleges and ten academic units, along with numerous research institutes. It boasts fifteen graduate schools, including the Melbourne Business School and Melbourne Medical School. Notable alumni include four Australian prime ministers and five governors-general, and it has connections to eight Nobel Laureates. Scholarships like the Melbourne Research Scholarship and RTP Scholarship are available for high-achieving students enrolling in graduate research degrees.

Location: Australia

Benefits

• Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.
• Living allowance of $37,000 per year pro rata (2024 full-time study rate) for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
• Relocation grant of $2000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3000 for students moving from outside Australia.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia.

Eligibilities

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• have applied for and meet the  requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or
• be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.

Eligible Regions: Open for all.

For more information, please visit: https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/graduate-research-scholarships#full-benefit-details