University of Melbourne
Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship
Melbourne's flagship PhD funding package, covering tuition and living costs for international researchers.
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Application deadline
Aug 20, 2026
28 days left
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Min. CGPA
3.60
Funding
Full tuition fee offset plus a living allowance stipend for up to 3.5 years.
Eligible fields
BusinessPublic HealthData Science
About this scholarship
The Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship (MGRS) covers tuition and provides a living stipend for high-achieving international students undertaking a PhD, with priority given to research areas aligned with the university's strategic strengths.
Eligibility
- First-class honours degree or equivalent (roughly 3.6+ CGPA)
- A research proposal aligned with an available supervisor's area
- English proficiency meeting University of Melbourne's PhD entry requirements
- Applicants are assessed alongside their PhD admission application
What it covers
- Full tuition fee offset for the duration of candidature
- Living allowance stipend, indexed annually
- Relocation grant for students moving from overseas
- Access to university research training and travel funding schemes
How to apply
- 1Contact a potential supervisor and confirm project fit before applying
- 2Submit a PhD admission application through the university's portal
- 3Tick the box to be considered for MGRS funding
- 4Provide transcripts, a research proposal and two academic references
Ready to start your application?
Visit the official University of Melbourne page for the full application form and latest requirements.
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