x600 Melbourne University Graduate Research Scholarships Available in Australia for 2025

x600 Melbourne University Graduate Research Scholarships Available in Australia for 2025

• Benefit amount: 100% fee remission and up to $135,000
• Eligible study level: Graduate research
• Eligible student type: Domestic and international students
• Eligible study stage: Future study, Current study
• Benefit duration: One or more years
• Quantity: 600
• Deadline: 31 October

Melbourne University offers exceptional research scholarships for graduates in 2025, providing financial support and valuable opportunities for academic advancement. The Melbourne Research Scholarship and Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship are offered to high-achieving international and domestic students who are enrolling in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.

When you apply for graduate research courses at Melbourne, you need to choose a research area, check you meet entry requirements, then apply directly with the University of Melbourne. If eligible, you’ll automatically be considered for a Graduate Research Scholarship.

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Stipend and fee offset scholarships

• 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 $38,500 per year pro rata (2025 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

Minimum eligibility

• You’re considered an international student based on your citizenship – even if you’re studying in Australia.
• To be eligible to apply for graduate research courses, you’re normally required to have completed at least a four year Australian Bachelor course or overseas equivalent and achieved an overall average of greater than 75% in the final year of the course.
• You’re also normally required to have completed a research project/component that accounts for at least 25% of your year’s work at 4th year undergraduate or masters level.
• Some courses may have higher or additional entry requirements and a pre-application process. Check the course you’re interested in to learn what these are.

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Application Process

• Step 1. Choose your course
• Step 2. Check eligibility and fees
• Step 3: Prepare your documentation
• Step 4: Apply with Melbourne
• Step 5. Be assessed and wait for offers
• Step 6: Search for a scholarship
• Step 7: Plan for accommodation

How to Apply

1. If you’re a current student at Melbourne, apply through your student account
2. If you’re a new student, you can apply online. You’ll need to provide a copy of your academic results as part of your application.