Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRS) 2025

 

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Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRS) 2025

The Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) is a prestigious and fully funded opportunity offered by the University of Melbourne to support high-achieving domestic and international students undertaking graduate research programs (Masters by Research or PhD).

The scholarship is designed to recognize academic excellence and research potential, helping outstanding students pursue world-class research in one of Australia’s top-ranked universities. No separate application is required  eligible applicants are automatically considered upon applying for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne

Scholarship Overview

• Scholarship type: Fully funded (tuition + stipend)
• Stipend value: $38,500 per year (2025 full-time study rate), paid fortnightly
• Other supports:
• Relocation allowance of $2,000 for students moving from other Australian states or territories, or $3,000 for those relocating from overseas
• Limited paid sick, parental, and partner leave
• Health insurance: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students requiring a student visa
• Study level: Masters by Research / Doctoral (PhD)
• Study course: Open to all fields of study
• Citizen type: Domestic and International students
• Number of positions: Approximately 350
• Duration:
• Up to 2 years for Masters by Research
• Up to 3.5–4 years for PhD
• Total value: 100% fee remission and benefits valued up to $135,000
• Deadline: Open for automatic consideration

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for the Melbourne Research Scholarship, applicants must:

• Have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or

• Be currently enrolled in a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.

Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
Eligible Programs: Any graduate research program (Masters or PhD) offered by the University of Melbourne

Selection Criteria 

Selection is highly competitive and merit-based. Applicants are ranked according to:

• Academic excellence in previous studies

• Research potential demonstrated in their field of interest

• Relevance of prior studies and professional experience to the proposed research

• Published works, refereed papers, or other research outputs

• Referee recommendations and academic references

• Special achievements such as original compositions, medical qualifications, or equivalent research accomplishments

(Also apply for UniSA Vice Chancellor’s International Excellence Scholarship 2025)

How to Apply

No separate scholarship application is required. Follow these steps:

1. Apply for a graduate research course at the University of Melbourne by the course application deadline.

2. Within seven days of submitting your course application, you will automatically be considered for the Melbourne Research Scholarship and other eligible graduate research scholarships.

3. If you already have a course offer and have deferred your commencement or are currently enrolled in a research course, you must submit an online scholarship application form through the University’s scholarship portal.

When will you know the outcome?

• Domestic students receive an offer for the Research Training Program Scholarship (Fee Offset) as part of their course offer.

• International students and those eligible for stipends will receive separate scholarship offers around the same time as course offers are issued.

Who to Contact

Scholarships Office, Graduate Research Division
University of Melbourne

• Email: graduate-scholarships@unimelb.edu.au
• Phone: +61 3 9035 5511
• Website: https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au

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

(Also apply for Monash University Graduate Research Scholarships)

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Pro-tips for research scholarship applications

The following 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 :

•  General Masters/PhD scholarship requirements to study in Australia, 
•  How to apply for research Masters/PhD scholarships and admissions,  
•  How to apply successfully to scholarships abroad. 
• Another essential guide that you must look at is  How to contact potential supervisors when asking for a Masters or PhD Studentship position. 
• And how to write a captivating research proposal for scholarship applications, 
• And finally Research Proposal Guide for Successful Admission/Scholarship applications

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