Melbourne Research

Scholarships (MRS)

The Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) is a full scholarship for international students. Approximately 600 scholarships are available for postgraduate and doctoral studies. The scholarship provides a living stipend of $32,400 per annum, full tuition fee remission, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for singles, and a relocation allowance, among other benefits. The Melbourne Research Scholarships are open to international students worldwide who wish to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Melbourne, Australia. The scholarships provide stipends, fee waivers, and are offered for a range of programs across various Melbourne Schools. Recipients are selected based on their academic merit and research potential in their chosen field of study.

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • have applied for and meet the 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
  • The Melbourne Research Scholarship is offered to students who are ranked highest by relevant selection panels based on their academic results for previous study and their research potential in their field of study.
  • Factors such as completion of a degree at the same level of the research course for which the scholarship is sought, relevant professional experience, refereed publications, specialist medical qualifications or composition of original music may be taken into consideration.
  • No specific documents mentioned for scholarship
  • Documents may vary from course to course basis