Fully Funded Sir James McNeil Postgraduate Scholarship 2025

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Fully Funded Sir James McNeil Postgraduate Scholarship 2025

Monash University is offering the prestigious James McNeil Scholarship to support exceptional graduate research students pursuing environmentally responsible and socially beneficial research.

The opportunity is open to both domestic and international students applying for Masters or PhD by research programs at Monash University, one of Australia’s top-ranked research institutions.

Scholarship Overview

Scholarship type: Full scholarship (living, relocation, and research support)
Stipend value: $52,352 per year (2025 rate)
Other supports: Additional research allowance provided
Relocation allowance: Available for eligible candidates
Health insurance: Covered for international students (if applicable)
Study Level: Masters / PhD by Research
Study Course: Open to all research areas that are environmentally responsible and socially beneficial
Citizen type: Open to domestic and international students
Number of positions: Not specified (competitive merit-based selection)
Duration: Up to 2 years for Masters by Research and up to 4 years for a PhD
Deadline: 31 October 2025

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the James McNeil Scholarship, applicants must:

Be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
- An international student
Have submitted a scholarship application in the year the scholarship is offered
Be undertaking research that is environmentally responsible and socially beneficial
Meet Monash University’s English language proficiency requirements
Meet the competitive selection criteria for Monash graduate research scholarships

Eligible Countries: All nationalities are welcome
Eligible Courses: Any field of research aligning with environmental and social responsibility

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be selected based on:

Academic excellence and achievements from prior studies
Quality and relevance of proposed research
Alignment of research with environmental and social impact goals
Research potential demonstrated through past experience, publications, or project work
Professional or volunteer experience in relevant fields
Referee recommendations and statement of purpose

(Also apply for the University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship 2025)

How to Apply

To apply for the James McNeil Scholarship at Monash University, follow these steps:

Apply for a Graduate Research Program at Monash University:
Visit the Monash University graduate research admissions page.
Submit a Scholarship Application:
When applying for your course, you will be considered for all available graduate research scholarships (including the James McNeil Scholarship).
You do not need to apply separately for each scholarship.
Ensure Eligibility:
Make sure your research proposal aligns with the scholarship’s values (environmentally and socially beneficial research).

Who to Contact

If you have any questions or need further clarification:

Graduate Research Admissions Team – Email: mgro-apply@monash.edu

Visit: https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research

Visit the University Website to apply and for further details on this opportunity

(Also apply for the Victoria University International Research Scholarships 2025–2026)

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