Applications are now open for the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2026 in Australia for international and domestic students who want to study a Master’s by Research or PhD degree. This is a fully funded scholarship offered by University of Melbourne for students from a wide range of academic fields. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, provides a yearly living stipend, relocation support, and health insurance for international students.
Around 600 scholarships are awarded every year. New applicants do not need to submit a separate scholarship application because they are automatically considered after applying for an eligible research degree. There is no application fee for the scholarship, but applicants should check their chosen degree program for any admission-related charges. The deadline for current students and deferred applicants is 31 October 2026, while new students must apply before the deadline of their selected course.
Key Details:
• Host Country: Australia
• Host University: University of Melbourne
• Degree Level: Master’s by Research and PhD
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Eligible Applicants: Domestic and international students
• Number of Scholarships: Around 600 awards
• Tuition Coverage: 100% fee remission
• Living Stipend: AUD 39,500 per year
• Application Fee: No separate scholarship application fee
• Deadline for Current/Deferred Students: 31 October 2026
• Deadline for New Students: Depends on the deadline of the selected research course
What This Scholarship Offers:
• Full tuition fee coverage for up to 2 years for Master’s by Research students
• Full tuition fee coverage for up to 4 years for PhD students
• Annual living allowance of AUD 39,500
• Financial support for up to 2 years for Master’s students
• Financial support for up to 3.5 years for PhD students
• Relocation grant of AUD 2,000 for students moving from other Australian states or territories
• Relocation grant of AUD 3,000 for students moving from outside Australia
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students
• Paid sick leave
• Maternity leave
• Parenting leave
Eligibility Criteria:
• Apply for an eligible graduate research degree at University of Melbourne
• Be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the university
Applicants are selected based on:
• Academic performance
• Research potential
• Previous academic achievements
Additional factors that may strengthen an application include:
• Research publications
• Relevant work experience
• Medical qualifications
• Original music compositions
Programs Available:
• 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
How to Apply:
a. For New Applicants
• Apply for admission to an eligible graduate research program at University of Melbourne
• Submit your course application before the program deadline
• Eligible students will automatically be considered for the scholarship
• Scholarship notification is usually added within 10 business days after submitting the course application
b. For Deferred Students
• Submit the online scholarship application form
• Apply before 31 October 2026
c. For Current Students
• Submit the online scholarship application form
• Apply before 31 October 2026
Why You Should Apply:
This scholarship is a great opportunity for students who want to study in Australia without worrying about tuition fees and living expenses. It offers full financial support and allows students to study at University of Melbourne, one of Australia’s top universities.
