The University of Melbourne offers the Graduate Research Scholarship, a fully funded opportunity for both domestic and international students aiming to pursue a Master's by Research or doctoral degree.

Summary of University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship 2025

• Host: University of Melbourne, Australia
• Category: Master's by Research, PhD (Doctoral)
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship | $41,500/Yr
• Deadline: October 31, 2025

About 2025 University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship

The 2025 University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded award designed to support outstanding students pursuing a Master’s by Research or Doctoral (PhD) degree at the University of Melbourne. This scholarship is available to both domestic and international students across all disciplines offered at the university.


The scholarship aims to attract top talent worldwide, providing financial support to enable recipients to focus on their research without financial stress. Successful applicants are chosen based on academic merit and research potential.

University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship 2025 Benefits

• 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 $38,500 per year pro rata (2024 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.
• 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

2025 University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible for the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Open to domestic and international students.
• Must apply for or be enrolled in a Master’s by Research or PhD program at the University of Melbourne.
• Awarded based on academic merit and research potential.
• New applicants are automatically considered; current students must apply online.

How to Apply forUniversity of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship 2025

• Use the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button to proceed to the application page.
• Apply for a graduate Masters or PhD degree at the University of Melbourne
• 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.

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