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University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships (PhD & Research Master’s)

The University of Melbourne

Application status Rolling admissions
Deadline Rolling
Information Info verified · 19 Oct 2026
Destination Australia · Melbourne
Study level Master's, PhD
Funding Fully funded, Stipend, Tuition waiver
Field of study All fields
Work mode On-site
Language English
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About this opportunity

Melbourne awards hundreds of graduate research scholarships a year. There is no separate scholarship application: you are considered when you apply for a PhD or research master’s, and stipend offers are made around the same time as course offers.

Course closing dates differ by faculty — check your faculty’s “when should I apply” page.

Who can apply

High-achieving international (and domestic) applicants to a graduate research degree at Melbourne.

Eligible nationalities
All nationalities
Study level
Master's, PhD

What the funding covers

A$41,100 per year

A$41,100 per year stipend (2027), full fee offset (up to 4 years for a PhD), A$3,000 relocation from overseas, OSHC single cover.

  • Tuition Covered
  • Stipend or salary Covered
  • Travel Partly covered / varies
  • Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
  • Health insurance Covered

"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.

Documents & tests

The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.

  • Valid passport
  • Transcripts and degree or school-leaving certificates (with certified English translations if needed)
  • CV
  • Statement of purpose, motivation letter or study plan
  • Recommendation letters (usually two)
  • English test score (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or waiver evidence
  • Research proposal and, for many programs, a pre-acceptance letter from a supervisor
Tests
Not stated — check the official page
Application fee
Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee

How to apply

General steps — the provider's own instructions always take priority.

  1. Read the full eligibility rules on scholarships.unimelb.edu.au and confirm you meet every mandatory condition.
  2. Confirm this year's deadline and time zone on the official page — dates change every cycle.
  3. Prepare your documents and book any language test early; results can take two weeks or more.
  4. Write your statement, CV and other texts specifically for this opportunity.
  5. Submit through the official portal only, keep the confirmation email, and track your application here.

Before you apply

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Quick answers

Who can apply for University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships?

Open to all nationalities. Level: Master's, PhD. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.

Is University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships fully funded?

Funding type: Fully funded, Stipend, Tuition waiver. Amount: A$41,100 per year. Covers: tuition, stipend or salary, health insurance. Not separately covered: travel (partly).

What is the deadline for University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.

Does University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships require IELTS or another test?

Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.

How do I apply for University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships?

Apply only on the official website (scholarships.unimelb.edu.au). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".

Is there an application fee?

No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.

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Verification

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Official source
scholarships.unimelb.edu.au
Last checked
19 Oct 2026
Listing updated
19 Oct 2026

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