Melbourne Research Scholarship 2027

The Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) is a graduate research scholarship offered by the University of Melbourne in Australia. It is designed for high-achieving students who are applying for, or already enrolled in, a Master by Research or doctoral (PhD) degree at the university.

This scholarship is available across a wide range of research disciplines rather than being limited to one subject area. Based on the reference postings, the award typically provides a full fee offset for up to 2 years for a Master by Research or up to 4 years for a PhD. It also commonly includes a living allowance, a relocation allowance for eligible students moving from interstate or overseas, and Overseas Student Health Cover for international students who require a student visa. Some postings also mention research support funding and limited paid leave provisions.

The scholarship is open to both domestic and international applicants. Selection is highly competitive and is generally based on academic merit and research potential. Factors that may strengthen an application include excellent academic results, relevant research experience, publications, professional achievements, or other evidence of strong scholarly capability.

Applicants usually do not need to submit a separate scholarship application if they apply for an eligible graduate research course by the relevant university deadline, as eligible candidates are commonly considered automatically. In general, students should first identify a suitable research degree and meet the University of Melbourne's admission and English-language requirements.

• Host institution: University of Melbourne
• Host country: Australia
• Study levels: Master by Research and PhD
• Open to domestic and international students
• Merit-based selection focused on academic excellence and research promise