600 Graduate Research Scholarships at University of Melbourne – Spring 2025 Semester

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The University of Melbourne is excited to announce that applications are now open for more than 600 Graduate Research Scholarships of worth $35000 for the upcoming spring 2025 admissions cycle. These prestigious scholarships are designed to support outstanding domestic and international students who are pursuing a graduate research degree at Australia’s leading university.

Why Apply?

These Australian scholarships provide an exceptional opportunity to advance your research career while enjoying comprehensive financial support and here’s what you can expect:

Comprehensive Benefits of These Graduate Research Scholarships

If you manage to win Research Training Program (RTP) or Melbourne Research Scholarship then you will get entitled to receive following package:

- Full Fee Offset: Covers up to two years for a Masters by Research degree and up to four years for a doctoral degree.
- Generous Stipend: Receive a living allowance of $37,000 per year (pro rata, 2024 rate) for up to 2 years for Masters and up to 3.5 years for doctoral candidates. This stipend includes limited paid sick, maternity, and parenting leave.
- Relocation Grant: Get $2,000 if you’re moving from another Australian state or territory, or $3,000 if you’re relocating from overseas.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): For international students requiring a student visa.

Who Can Apply?

These scholarships are open to:

- New Applicants: Those who have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.
- Current Students: Those already enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University.
- Check your eligibility: https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/graduate-research-scholarships#eligibility

Selection Criteria: Scholarships are awarded based on:

- Academic Excellence: Evaluated through your previous academic achievements.
- Research Potential: Assessed by your demonstrated potential in your chosen field of study. Considerations include professional experience, refereed publications, and specialist qualifications.

Simple Application Process

Automatic Consideration: Simply apply for a graduate research course (https://study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/graduate-research) by the relevant closing date, and you’ll be automatically considered for the scholarships according to this new call letter https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/graduate-research-scholarships.
Result Announcement: You’ll be informed of your scholarship consideration status within ten business days after submitting your course application.

Application Deadline: The application deadline for the University of Melbourne’s Graduate Research Scholarships for the 2024 intake is October 31, 2024.