Program: University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships.
University: University of Melbourne.
Study level: Master’s by Research and PhD.
Place of study: Melbourne, Australia.
Scholarship count: 600.
Closing date: 31 October 2026.
The Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2026 at the University of Melbourne support students who are beginning graduate research degrees. The scholarship page identifies the University of Melbourne as the host institution and shows that the opportunity includes 600 scholarships.
What the Scholarship Offers
The scholarship package includes full tuition fee coverage, a living allowance, relocation support, and Overseas Student Health Cover for eligible international students. In addition, the source notes limited paid sick, maternity, and parenting leave within the living allowance.
✓ Full fee offset for up to 2 years for a Master’s by Research.
✓ Full fee offset for up to 4 years for a doctoral degree.
✓ Living allowance of AUD 39,500 per year.
✓ AUD 2,000 relocation grant for students coming from within Australia outside Victoria.
✓ AUD 3,000 relocation grant for students coming from outside Australia.
✓ Overseas Student Health Cover for international students who need a student visa.
Who Can Apply
• Applicants must either have applied for and met the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or already be enrolled in one.
• The scholarship is available to domestic and international students.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong academic merit and research potential.
The source also says the scheme is for students beginning graduate research degrees, and it identifies Master’s by Research and PhD as the study levels covered.
Application and Selection
New applicants are automatically considered when they apply for an eligible graduate research course by that course’s closing date. The university then adds the scholarship application to the student’s record within about 10 business days after the course application is submitted.
For current students and deferred offer holders, the online scholarship form must be submitted by 31 October for the following year’s consideration. The scholarship is merit-based, and applicants are ranked by academic achievement and research potential.
Deadline
The last date to apply is 31 October 2026.
