About the positions
Fully Funded Sir James McNeil Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
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: $53,608 per year (2026 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 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the James McNeil Scholarship, applicants must:
-
Be one of the following:
-
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
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.eduVisit the University Website to apply and for further details on this opportunity
Pro tips for research scholarship applications
The followings are some helpful links to browse through. They include tips and guides on how to successfully apply for research Masters and PhD scholarships and admissions to study in Australia.
These are just some essential elements that any international student thinking to study abroad must be aware of especially when applying for research degree programs abroad.
This includes information about :
Looking for more scholarship opportunities?
Discover other related scholarships below:
Comments
Post a Comment