If you’re an international student already in Australia and dreaming of a research career, here’s your moment to shine. Macquarie University in Sydney has officially opened applications for its highly competitive Road to Research (R2R) and International Road to Research (iR2R) Scholarships for students beginning their Master of Research (MRes) in Session 2, 2025 (July intake).
This scholarship is tailored for students who are currently onshore in Australia and ready to start short, structured research projects that could shape their academic futures.
MRes Program Details
The Master of Research (MRes) at Macquarie University is a research-intensive program offering students advanced academic and professional training through a one-year research project. It’s ideal for those looking to deepen their expertise and take the first step towards a PhD or research career.
To be considered for this scholarship, you must start your program in Session 2 (July 2025). The program requires students to enroll full-time and to have a confirmed academic supervisor—especially if you’re applying within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences (FMHHS).
Benefits of the Scholarship
Successful applicants to the Road to Research Scholarship will receive:
- A tuition fee offset for the full duration of the one-year MRes program.
- A tax-free living allowance stipend of AUD $38,500 for one year.
- Eligibility for top-up stipends and minor additional funding for research-related costs (within scholarship guidelines).
- Flexibility to undertake part-time work and receive supplementary minor awards as per scholarship regulations.
This funding allows students to fully focus on their research journey without the burden of financial stress.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Road to Research Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be currently onshore in Australia.
- Be eligible and ready to commence the MRes program in July 2025 (no deferrals allowed).
- Plan to reside in Sydney, Australia for the entire duration of the program.
- Be enrolled full-time.
- Meet Macquarie’s English language proficiency and academic entry requirements for graduate research.
- Have a confirmed Macquarie University supervisor (compulsory for FMHHS, recommended for other faculties).
- Hold a valid Australian visa that allows full-time study through the end of 2026 (e.g., student visa or equivalent).
Timeline and Application Process
Online applications are now open and must be submitted through Macquarie University’s official research scholarship portal.
- Application Deadline: 30 April 2025 at 11:00 PM AEST
- Program Commencement: Session 2 (July) 2025
- Outcome Notifications: Early June 2025.
If you haven’t received any communication from the university by 1 July 2025, your application was unfortunately not successful.
