About the positions
Melbourne University Graduate Research Scholarships(GRS)2024/25 intake
Looking for fully funded graduate research scholarships to study abroad?
Then you are in the right place. This is a great scholarship opportunity for
any international student wishing to study abroad.
This prestigious scholarship award is administered by
Melbourne University as a
form of support to high-achieving students around the world to study any
research program in one of Australia's most prestigious universities.
The opportunity is open to both domestic and international students
to pursue a career in any research disciple of their choice to study
Master or PhD by research at the Melbourne University
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Scholarship Benefits and Value
Stipend and fee offset scholarships
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Scholarship type: Full tuition fee cover
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Stipend value: Living allowance of $37,000 per year pro-rata. The living allowance may be indexed annually and
includes limited paid sick maternity and parenting leave.
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Other supports: Relocation allowance of $2,000 for students
moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3,000 for
students moving from outside Australia.
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Health insurance: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single
Membership for international students
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Study Level: Masters/PhD by Research
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Study Course: Open to all study areas
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Student type: International students
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Number of positions: Approximately 600
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Duration: up to 2 years for a Master by Research degree and up
to 3.5 years for a PhD
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Deadline: 31 October
Eligibility Criteria for this Scholarship Award
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants are expected to:
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have applied for and met the
entry requirements
for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or
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be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of
Melbourne
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Eligible Countries: All nationalities eligible for this
scholarship
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Eligible course or study program: Any program of your
choice
Selection criteria for this Scholarship award
These scholarships will be awarded on a merits-base including other
academic achievements such as :
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Achievements from your previous study program ie score, rank etc
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Research potentials in your interested field of study
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Relevance of your chosen program to your previous studied program
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Relevant professional experiences
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Recommendations from your previous referees
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Research skills demonstrated through some publications etc...
Note that these are just some of the requirements mentioned above by the
institution. Some other requirements for international students into degree
programs to study in Australia include the English Language proficiency
test. You can read more on our guide on
General Research Degree Requirements for international students to study in Australia to learn more about
other little requirements so as to be successful with your applications.
How to apply for this Scholarship
There is no direct application for this scholarship! No application is
required as you are automatically considered for this scholarship when you
apply for your chosen program to study at Melbourne University. If successful with your admissions, you are automatically considered for
the award! Therefore to get this scholarship, the first step is to search
for a degree program at Melbourne University, follow the process to submit
a research degree candidate
Visit the Melbourne University How to apply page for details on how to submit an application for Graduate research
degrees (MSc Research and PhD).
See Melbourne University graduate research courses. Find your course of interest and make contact with the relevant
supervisor and if successful, the next step will be to complete the online
application. See Melbourne University
Supervisors Portal, to search/reach out to potential supervisors to discuss
interests. Find a guide here with cold email samples on how to contact potential supervisors to
study abroad
Also, check this our step-by-step guide on
How to find a course to study in Australia and
How to apply for postgraduate admissions and scholarships(Master and PhD by research)
*Tip: Before starting your applications always make sure to get in
touch with a Prospective Supervisor to discuss your area of interest, this
will give you his approval to apply and a guarantee for a place in that
program. This is one of the fastest ways to easily secure a scholarship and
student position abroad, especially for
research degree programs. If you have no idea how to start with your first email or to write to
him, take a look at our guide here on
how to successfully contact potential supervisors
when asking for a studentship position Master/PhD by Research
Who to contact
For more information on the GRS Melbourne scholarship please refer to
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Melbourne University Student support page where you find emails and other contacts to talk with the Graduate
supporting Team staff.
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Equally, visit the University Website to learn more about the scholarship
Also check out the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship(RTPS) at Melbourne University, 350 Masters/PhD positions, open in any field of
choice
(Equally check the University International Postgraduate Award (UIPA), at the University of New South Wales, Australia, Multiple fully funded Masters
and PhD scholarships for the next intake)
Some essential tips for successful scholarship
application
As a general tip, when applying for a scholarship, you must keep in
mind that, this is not just about meeting the eligibility requirement.
There are many other things you must consider. Find out below some of
the things you need to know on how to successfully apply for a
scholarship, get admission into Australian Universities:
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