Nationality requirement:
All international
Course subject you are applying for:
Other Architecture
Creative Arts
Performing Arts
Other Creative Arts
International Business
Information technology
Computer Science
Engineering Science
Environmental Studies
Agriculture and Related Sciences
Other Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies
Economics And Econometrics
Health Sciences
Social Justice
Humanities
Other Political Science and Social Studies
Law
Curriculum and Education Studies
Other
Science, Technology, and Society
Selection criteria:All domestic students who are offered admission to a Masters by Research or doctoral degree (PhD) at the University of Melbourne will receive a Research Training Program Scholarship (Fee Offset).
Graduate Research Scholarships that provide a stipend as well as fee offset are awarded to domestic and international students based on academic merit. Eligible applicants are scored and ranked according to their academic achievement of their last completed degree and their research potential in their field of study. Factors such as completion of a degree at the same level of the research course for which the scholarship is sought, relevant professional experience, refereed publications, specialist medical qualifications or composition of original music may be taken into consideration.
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Study level you are applying for:Postgraduate, Doctorate
The Melbourne Research Scholarship and Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship are offered to high-achieving international and domestic students who are enrolling in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.
Benefits
Stipend and fee offset scholarships
Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.
Living allowance of AUD $39,500 per year pro rata (2026 full-time study rate) for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
Relocation grant of AUD $2000 for students moving from States or Territories other than Victoria or AUD $3000 for students moving from outside Australia.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia
Fee offset scholarships
Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
have applied for and meet the requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or
be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne
