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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

  1. 1Contact a potential supervisor and confirm project fit before applying
  2. 2Submit a PhD admission application through the university's portal
  3. 3Tick the box to be considered for MGRS funding
  4. 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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