The University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships for International Students in Australia, 2019

Looking for a scholarship to support your graduate research? Applications are open for the Graduate Research Scholarships for high-achieving students organized by the University of Melbourne in Australia.

These scholarships are open for Australian/domestic student and International student to pursuing the graduate research degree program at the university. Approximately 600 financial aid positions will be awarded in all subject areas that will provide 100% fee remission and up to $110,000.

Founded in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public research university in Australia. It makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement.

Scholarship Details:

• Deadline: October 31, 2019
• Course Level: These opportunities are open for the graduate research degree program
• Award: 100% fee remission and up to $110,000
• Number of Awards: Approximately 600
• Nationality: Australian/domestic student and International student
• The award can be taken in Australia

Eligibility:

• Eligible countries: Australian/domestic student and International student are eligible to apply
• Eligible Course or Subjects: These opportunities are open for a graduate research degree program in all study areas
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for this application , you need to:
  • have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or
  • be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne

Supporting Documents:

• If you are a new student and have applied for a graduate research course by the application closing date for that course, you will be automatically considered for the Graduate Research Scholarships. You will receive a notification that a application has been added to your record within seven days of having submitted your course application.
• If you have accepted a graduate research course offer and deferred commencement in order to be reconsidered for a scholarship, you must submit an online application form by 31 October to be considered for a award in the following year. You will receive a notification that a application has been added to your record within seven days of having submitted the online form.
• If you are currently enrolled in a graduate research course for which you seek a scholarship, you must submit an online application form by 31 October to be considered for a award in the following year. You will receive a notification that a application has been added to your record within seven days of having submitted the online form.

Admission Requirements:

If you are a new student and have applied for a graduate research course by the application closing date for that course, you will be automatically considered for the Graduate Research Scholarships.

Program Benefits:

• Stipend and fee offset scholarships
  • Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.
  • Living allowance of $30,600 per year pro rata (2019 full-time study rate) for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick maternity and parenting leave.
  • Relocation grant of $2000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or $3000 for students moving from outside Australia.
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia
• Fee offset scholarships
  • Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.