The Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship available to international students for Masters and Doctoral research studies at The University of Melbourne. This prestigious scholarship offers a variety of benefits including a living allowance, full fee offset, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), relocation grants, and more.
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Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Masters / PhD
- Institution: The University of Melbourne
- Location: Australia
- Program Duration:
- Masters by Research: Up to 2 years
- Doctoral Degree: Up to 4 years
- Application Deadline: Varies per selected course
Courses Offered
The scholarship is available for numerous courses across various schools at The University of Melbourne, including:
- Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences
- Melbourne Business School
- Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
- Melbourne Graduate School of Education
- Melbourne Dental School
- Melbourne Law School
- Melbourne School of Design
- Melbourne Medical School
- Melbourne School of Engineering
- Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
- Melbourne School of Health Sciences
- Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Victorian College of the Arts
For more information on available courses, please visit the official website.
Scholarship Coverage
The Melbourne Research Scholarships provide recipients with the following benefits:
- Stipend and Fee Offset Scholarships:
- Full fee offset for up to two years for Masters by Research or up to four years for Doctoral degrees.
- Living allowance of $37,000 per year (2024 full-time study rate), up to 2 years for Masters by Research or up to 3.5 years for Doctoral degrees. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity, and parenting leave.
- Relocation grant of $2000 for students moving from other States or Territories within Australia, or $3000 for students moving from outside Australia.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students requiring a student visa.
- Fee Offset Scholarships:
- Full fee offset for up to two years for Masters by Research or up to four years for Doctoral degrees.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRS), applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Language Requirement: English
- Eligible Countries: All countries
- Educational Requirements:
- Must have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a Master by Research or Doctoral degree at The University of Melbourne.
- Must be currently enrolled in a research degree at The University of Melbourne.
Application Process
To apply for the Melbourne Research Scholarships, follow these steps:
- New Students: If you are a new student and have applied for a graduate research course by the application closing date, you will automatically be considered for the Graduate Research Scholarships. You will receive a notification that a scholarship application has been added to your record within seven days of submitting your course application.
- Current Students: If you have already received an offer for a graduate research course and deferred commencement to the following year, or if you are currently enrolled in a graduate research course and seek a scholarship, you will need to submit an online application form.
For more details about the Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRS), please visit the official website.
This fully funded scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students to pursue their postgraduate research studies in Australia at one of the world’s leading universities.
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