Monash Indigenous Research Scholarship 2026

The Monash Indigenous Research Scholarship is a graduate research funding programme offered by Monash University in Australia to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students pursuing higher degree research. It is designed to strengthen Indigenous participation in research and provide a supportive pathway into advanced study and academic careers.

Based on referenced Monash opportunities, the programme supports PhD-level study and can include a full scholarship package for eligible domestic Indigenous candidates. In the featured Faculty of Engineering opportunity at Monash, funded PhD places were offered for 3.5 years at the Clayton campus, with a tax-free annual stipend, an additional faculty top-up stipend, and support for research-related costs such as conference or fieldwork expenses. Some opportunities may also include relocation and travel grant support.

This scholarship is intended for applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and are classified as domestic applicants in Australia. Specific academic expectations depend on the project or faculty, but applicants are generally expected to have a strong academic background relevant to their proposed research area and clear potential for research.

The scholarship is taken up at Monash University in Australia. Although individual postings may be attached to a particular faculty or research project, applicants usually need to meet both the admission requirements for a Monash graduate research degree and any scholarship-specific conditions. Application processes may vary: some awards are tied to advertised research positions, while others are considered through Monash graduate research scholarship rounds or faculty-led recruitment.

Prospective applicants should review the relevant Monash scholarship page and any project advertisement carefully, prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents, and confirm Indigenous eligibility and domestic status before applying.