600 Graduate Research Scholarships: University of Melbourne 9284 views3 applications

Graduate Research Scholarships at The University of Melbourne offer Graduate Research Scholarships. The University applies for the following 2 fellowship Programs:

1. Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRS): This scholarship is available to high achieving domestic and international students undertaking a Master’s by research degree or Doctoral degree.

No. of fellowships: The University awards over 300 scholarships per year.

2. Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships (RTP):
Established by the Australian Commonwealth Government, this scholarship is available to high achieving domestic and international students undertaking a Master by research degree or Doctoral by research degree.

No. of fellowships: The University awards over 300 scholarships per year.

Scholarship Benefits

1. Full fee offset for up to 2 years for students undertaking a Master by research degree or up to 4 years for students undertaking a Doctoral degree.
2. Fortnightly living allowance for up to 2 years for students undertaking a Master by research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a Doctoral degree.
3. Relocation grant for students moving to Melbourne from interstate or from outside Australia
4. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia

Conditions of Eligibility

To be considered for a GRS, candidates must have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a Master by research or Doctoral degree at the University of Melbourne, or be currently enrolled in a research degree at the University of Melbourne.

Application Procedure

You must apply for this scholarship by submitting an online application for the Graduate Research Scholarships group (See the link at the end of the post).

Disciplines / Areas: The University assesses applications for scholarships on an ongoing basis. For specific closing dates, please refer to:

1. Faculty of Business & Economics
2. Faculty of Medicine Dentistry & Health Sciences
3. Faculty of Science
4. Faculty of Veterinary Science
5. Graduate School of Humanities & Social Sciences
6. Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
7. Melbourne Graduate School of Education
8. Melbourne Law School
9. Melbourne School of Design
10. Melbourne School of Engineering
11. Melbourne School of Information
12. Victorian College of the Arts

Selection Procedure

1. The Graduate Research Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit.
2. Eligible applicants are scored and ranked according to their academic achievement of their last completed degree and their research potential in their field of study.
3.  Factors such as relevant professional experience, refereed publications, specialist medical qualifications or composition of original music may be taken into consideration.