University of Melbourne Graduate Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships. These prestigious scholarships are available for high-achieving domestic and international students who want to pursue a Masters by Research or PhD at the University of Melbourne, Australia. The scholarship is fully funded and provides 100% tuition fee remission plus a generous living stipend of up to $135,000. There is no separate application fee for the scholarship. Eligible students are automatically considered when they apply for admission. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Masters & Doctoral/PhD
• Host Country: Australia
• Host University: University of Melbourne
• Scholarship Type: Fully funded
• Open for All Nationalities
• Number of Scholarships: Approximately 600
• Application Deadline: No fixed deadline for new applicants (automatic consideration). Current and deferred students must apply by 31 October each year.
• No Application Fee

What This Scholarship Offers:

• 100% tuition fee remission for the entire duration of their degree
• A living allowance of $39,500 per year, which may increase each year
• A relocation grant – $2,000 if moving from within Australia or $3,000 if coming from overseas
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students who need a student visa
• Limited paid leave for sick, maternity, and parenting purposes

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Have applied for or be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree (Masters by Research or PhD) at the University of Melbourne
• Meet the entry requirements for your chosen graduate research program

Note: All domestic students who receive an admission offer for a Masters by Research or PhD will automatically get the Research Training Program Scholarship (fee offset). Stipend scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and research potential.

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Eligible Study Areas:

• Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences
• Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Business and Economics
• Education
• Engineering
• Environment
• Health
• Information Technology and Computer Science
• Law
• Music, Visual and Performing Arts
• Science

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How to Apply:

• New applicants: When you submit your application for a graduate research course at the University of Melbourne, you will be automatically considered for the scholarship. No extra form is needed.
• Currently enrolled students or deferred students: You must submit an online scholarship application form by 31 October to be considered for the following year.

Also Check: Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship at CQUniversity, Australia