University of Melbourne 2022 Graduate Research Scholarships

The University of Melbourne is offering 600 Graduate Research Scholarships to high-achieving students undertaking graduate research at the university commencing in the next academic session. Applications for the 2022/2023 awards are now open, interested and eligible candidates are invited to apply.

• Table of Content
• About University of Melbourne
• Graduate Research Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of Graduate Research Scholarships
• Requirements for Graduate Research Scholarships Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Graduate Research Scholarships
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne (informally Melbourne University) is an Australian public research university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria. Times Higher Education ranks Melbourne as 33rd in the world, while the Academic Ranking of World Universities places Melbourne 44th in the world (both first in Australia).... continue reading

Graduate Research Scholarships

Application Deadline	31 Oct 2022
School to study	University of Melbourne
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	University of Melbourne
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Graduate Research Scholarships

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 $32,400 per year pro rata (2022 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

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.

Requirements for Graduate Research Scholarships Qualification

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

• have applied for and meet the entry 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

Interview date, Process and Venue for Graduate Research Scholarships

All domestic students who are offered admission to a Masters by Research or doctoral degree (PhD) at the University of Melbourne will receive a Research Training Program Scholarship (Fee Offset).

Graduate Research Scholarships that provide a stipend as well as fee offset are awarded to domestic and international students based on academic merit. Eligible applicants are scored and ranked according to their academic achievement of their last completed degree and their research potential in their field of study. Factors such as completion of a degree at the same level of the research course for which the scholarship is sought, relevant professional experience, refereed publications, specialist medical qualifications or composition of original music may be taken into consideration.

Application Deadline

October 31, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Melbourne on unimelb_admissions_scholarships.formstack.com to apply

If you are a new student and have applied for a graduate research course by the application closing date for that course, you will be automatically considered for the Graduate Research Scholarships. You will receive a notification that a scholarship application has been added to your record within ten business days of having submitted your course application.

For more details, visit University of Melbourne website.