University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2027 (PhD & Research Masters)

The Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships are a major funding programme of the University of Melbourne for high-achieving domestic and international students who enrol in a graduate research degree, meaning a Masters by Research or a PhD. The programme combines the Melbourne Research Scholarship and the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship, and around 600 awards are available. International students from Pakistan can be considered for the stipend and fee offset scholarships, which are awarded based on academic merit and research potential. What the Scholarships Offer Scholarships that provide a stipend and fee offset include a full fee offset for up to two years for a Masters by Research or up to four years for a doctoral degree. They also provide a living allowance of A$38,500 per year (the 2025 full-time rate, which may be indexed annually) for up to two years for a Masters by Research or up to 3.5 years for a doctoral degree. International students who need a student visa also receive Overseas Student Health Cover (single membership), and a relocation grant of A$3,000 is available for students moving from outside Australia. Because tuition, living costs and health cover are all included, the Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships are listed here as fully funded. Eligibility and Selection There is no separate scholarship application for new applicants. To be considered, you must apply for, and meet the entry requirements of, a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne. Eligible applicants are scored and ranked according to the academic achievement of their last completed degree and their research potential in their field. Factors such as completing a degree at the same level as the research course, relevant professional experience and refereed publications may also be taken into account. Your previous degree must be complete with final results available, and results must be provided at least two weeks before the outcome date for a round, or your application will move to a later round. The scholarships cover most study areas, including engineering, science, business, health, law and arts. How to Apply To be considered for the Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships, apply directly for your chosen Masters by Research or PhD course on the University of Melbourne's website by that course's closing date. Within ten business days of submitting your course application, you will be notified that a scholarship application has been added to your record. Check your course page carefully, because the entry requirements and closing dates differ by faculty. Scholarship offers for stipend and fee offset awards are made separately, around the same time as course offers. Deadlines For 2027 commencement, the University lists application rounds on 31 October 2026, 31 January 2027 (outcomes by 26 March 2027) and 15 May 2027 (outcomes by 16 July 2027). Most scholarships are awarded in the first two rounds, so the 31 January 2027 round is the key remaining opportunity for most applicants. These dates are listed for the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, and other faculties may use different dates, so confirm the closing date for your own course before applying. Visit the official University of Melbourne scholarships page for the latest details and submit your research course application early to be considered for the Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships.