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Melbourne Research Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2026

Awarded by University of Melbourne

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhD

Funding Type

Full Funding · 100% fee remission up to AUD 135,000

Eligible Courses

All courses offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Melbourne

Provider

University of Melbourne

Last Verified On

24 Dec 2025 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility for the Melbourne Research Scholarship:

  • Applicants must have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne. 
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.

Benefits: 

  • Full fee offset for up to two years for a Master's by Research or up to four years for a doctoral degree.
  • Fortnightly stipend of $38,500 per year (2025 full-time rate) for up to two years (Master's) or up to 3.5 years (Doctoral), with annual indexing and limited paid sick, parental, and partner leave.
  • One-off relocation allowance of $2,000 for students from other Australian states/territories or $3,000 for international students.
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students requiring a student visa.

Application: No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.

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1

Check Eligibility

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2

Prepare Documents

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3

Submit Application

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4

Application Review

The scholarship provider evaluates eligible applications

5

Scholarship Decision

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

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  • The deadline of Melbourne Research Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2026 is N/A.
  • Melbourne Research Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2026 is offered to Masters, PhD degree.
  • Melbourne Research Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2026 is offered for All courses offered by the university.
  • Melbourne Research Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Melbourne Research Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2026 is offered by University of Melbourne.
  • Melbourne Research Scholarship at University of Melbourne 2026 covers Full Funding, 100% fee remission up to AUD 135,000.