Location: Australia
Opportunity Type: Graduate Research Scholarship
Host Institution: University of Melbourne
Eligible Programs: Master by Research and Doctoral Degrees
Scholarship Coverage: Living allowance, fee offset, relocation support, and OSHC
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
The University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship 2026 provides financial support for graduate research students working in the field of human rights. The scholarship is intended for students who show a strong commitment to the peaceful advancement of human rights through research, voluntary activities, or professional experience.
University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship 2026 Overview
The scholarship supports students undertaking graduate research degrees at the University of Melbourne. Applicants may either apply for admission to a graduate research course or already be enrolled in a graduate research degree at the university.
Moreover, the scholarship is designed for students whose research relates to human rights. The university also considers applicants’ commitment to human rights activities beyond academic work.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive several benefits, including:
✓ Living allowance of $43,500 per year pro rata
✓ Full fee offset for eligible Master by Research and doctoral students
✓ Relocation grant of $2,000 for students moving from outside Victoria
✓ Relocation grant of $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia
✓ Overseas Student Health Cover for international students requiring a student visa
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
• Apply for and satisfy the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or already be enrolled in one
• Plan to undertake graduate research in human rights
• Not have completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the intended course
Selection Process
The University of Melbourne assesses applicants based on several factors:
• Academic performance
• Relevance of the research area to human rights
• Commitment to human rights through work or voluntary activities
• Supporting documentation submitted with the application
How to Apply
Interested candidates must complete the online application through the official scholarship webpage. The official page contains additional details regarding eligibility and scholarship terms.
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship 2026 is 31 October 2025.
