Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships (MGRS)
Automatically considers every graduate research degree applicant at the University of Melbourne for full funding, no separate scholarship application required.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Fully FundedDeadline
Around October 31 (main round; course-specific deadlines vary)
Country
AustraliaAbout the Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
The University of Melbourne's central graduate research scholarship funds PhD candidates for up to 3.5 years and Master's by Research candidates for up to 2 years, covering a tuition offset, a living stipend of around A$39,500 a year, and health cover for international students. There is no separate scholarship form: applying for the graduate research degree itself is enough to be considered, with ranking based on academic merit and research potential.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
No additional application burden beyond a strong research degree application
University of Melbourne is consistently Australia's top-ranked or near-top-ranked university
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Australia
The University of Melbourne is one of Australia's most internationally recognized research institutions, with a large, well-supported international graduate student community.
Eligibility Requirements
2 requirements
Documents Checklist
4 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Apply for your graduate research degree by the relevant deadline
No separate scholarship form - automatic consideration and ranking by academic merit
Application Timeline
Around October 31
Main Round Deadline
Course-specific deadlines vary
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Since there is no separate form, invest your effort into a strong research proposal and clear evidence of research potential in your degree application
Course-specific deadlines can differ from the main October round, so confirm your specific program's deadline
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, applying for the graduate research degree itself is enough. You are automatically considered and ranked by merit.
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