Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES/iMQRES)
Funds PhD and Master of Research candidates at Macquarie University, with domestic and international rounds running on separate timelines and a confirmed supervisor generally required before applying.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
International round (iMQRES) around July 31; domestic round around April 30 (confirm current cycle dates)
Country
AustraliaAbout the Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship
Macquarie University's Research Excellence Scholarship tops up funding for PhD and Master of Research candidates, with the international round (iMQRES) covering tuition fees on top of a living stipend. Securing a supervisor before applying is strongly recommended for most fields and compulsory for health sciences.
Domestic (RTP/MQRES) and international (iMQRES) rounds run on different timelines, so confirm which applies to you and its current deadline directly, since exact dates shift between cycles.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
A meaningful stipend top-up beyond the base Research Training Program rate
Additional fieldwork and equipment funding beyond just tuition and living costs
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Australia
Macquarie's Sydney location offers strong industry connections, particularly in linguistics, business, and the sciences, alongside a genuinely diverse international research student body.
Eligibility Requirements
3 requirements
Documents Checklist
4 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Secure a supervisor at Macquarie before applying
Apply for admission to your research degree
Apply in the relevant scholarship round for your applicant category
Application Timeline
Around July 31
International Round (iMQRES)
Confirm current cycle dates
Around April 30
Domestic Round
Confirm current cycle dates
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Reach out to a potential supervisor early, since this is compulsory in some fields and strongly advantageous everywhere else
Confirm the current cycle's exact deadline for your applicant category, since domestic and international rounds run separately and dates shift year to year
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
It is compulsory for health sciences and strongly recommended for all other fields.
No, they run on separate timelines with different deadlines. Confirm which applies to your situation.
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