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University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2027 in Australia
Updated 13 October 2026
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The University of Melbourne, Australia's top-ranked university, offers Graduate Research Scholarships to domestic and international students starting a PhD or master's by research in 2027.
What the scholarship covers
- Full tuition fee offset: up to 4 years for a PhD, or up to 2 years for a master's by research
- Living allowance: A$41,100 per year (2027 full-time rate, pro rata), about US$27,000. It may be increased each year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), single membership, for international students who need a student visa
- Relocation grant: A$3,000 if you're moving from outside Australia (A$2,000 from another Australian state)
Who can apply
- Anyone who applies for a University of Melbourne graduate research degree (PhD or master's by research) and meets its entry requirements
- Open to international students of any nationality
- Entry usually needs a strong bachelor's (often with honours) or master's degree that includes a research component, plus English proficiency. Check your chosen course's requirements.
How to apply
There's no separate scholarship application. You're automatically considered when you submit a complete application for a graduate research course by a round closing date.
- Find a research topic and a supervisor. Many courses expect you to contact a potential supervisor first. Use the University's Find an Expert tool: https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/
- Prepare your documents: research proposal, CV, transcripts, English test and referee details.
- Apply online for your graduate research course: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/graduate-research
- Make sure your application is complete by the round deadline. Incomplete applications are not assessed.
Scholarship rounds for 2027 start
| Round |
Applications complete by |
Results by |
| Round 1 |
31 October 2026 |
18 December 2026 |
| Round 2 |
31 January 2027 |
26 March 2027 |
| Round 3 |
15 May 2027 |
16 July 2027 |
Successful applicants must start by 31 October of the year of their offer.
Tips
- Apply in Round 1 if you can. More scholarships are available early.
- Contact supervisors now. A supportive supervisor greatly improves your chances.
- Write a focused research proposal that matches your supervisor's work.
- Research experience matters: a thesis, publications or a research project strengthen your application.
- Never pay agents. Applying is done directly on the University's website.