University of Melbourne, funded through the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) and university resources
University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2027
The University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2027 is a partially-funded scholarship from University of Melbourne, funded through the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) and university resources for Master's, PhD pursuing Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Natural Sciences in Australia. Deadline: October 2026.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- Master's, PhD
- Where
- Australia
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Living allowance of A$39,500 per year (2026 rate), full fee offset (tuition waiver), relocation grant of A$2,000 (interstate) or A$3,000 (international), and Overseas Student Health Cover for international students
- Deadline
- October 2026
- Host countries
- Australia
- Fields
- Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Natural Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
Open to both domestic (Australian/NZ citizens and permanent residents) and international students from all countries Academic Requirements Nationality Requirements Open to domestic students (Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents) and international students from all countries. Both groups compete for the same scholarship on merit. Language Requirements
Scholarship Benefits
- Living allowance of A$39,500 per year (2026 full-time rate), indexed annually
- Full fee offset (tuition fee waiver) for up to 2 years (Master's) or 4 years (PhD)
- Relocation grant of A$2,000 for students relocating from interstate within Australia
- Relocation grant of A$3,000 for students relocating from outside Australia
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students for the duration of enrollment
- Access to the University of Melbourne's research facilities and libraries
- Supervision by leading academics and researchers in the chosen field
- Thesis allowance to support research costs (amount varies by faculty)
Important Dates & Deadlines
October 2026
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.