Road to Research Scholarship 2026
About this scholarship
Macquarie University's Road to Research Scholarship supports high-achieving students entering the Master of Research, with tuition support and a living stipend, and can provide a pathway toward PhD study.
The Road to Research Scholarship (R2R) is a Macquarie University scholarship in Australia that helps strong research candidates begin advanced research training through the Master of Research (MRes). It is designed for students with excellent academic results and clear research potential who want to develop an original project in a research-intensive environment.
Based on recent postings, the scholarship is available to both domestic and international applicants and is primarily linked to full-time Master of Research study at Macquarie University in Sydney. The award typically provides a tuition fee offset for up to one year together with a living allowance stipend for the same period. Some rounds may also be connected to a broader MRes-to-PhD research pathway, but the funded entry point is the MRes.
The programme is especially suited to applicants who can show a strong undergraduate or postgraduate background, a commitment to research, and alignment with Macquarie University's research strengths and strategic priorities. Recent references also indicate practical conditions such as being able to study on campus full time and reside in Sydney during candidature.
Macquarie University hosts research across a wide range of areas, including health, engineering, sciences, social sciences, and humanities, so the scholarship may support interdisciplinary projects rather than being restricted to one narrow subject area. Applicants usually need to meet admission requirements for the MRes and submit the materials required by the university for research scholarship consideration.
Students should check the relevant Macquarie University research scholarships and MRes admissions pages for the current round, eligibility rules, and application process. Requirements and funding details can vary by year and applicant category, so applicants should always rely on the official university guidance for the intake they plan to join.
Eligibility
Who can apply for this scholarship
Applicants are typically expected to have a strong undergraduate or postgraduate academic record, demonstrate research potential, and plan to undertake full-time Master of Research study at Macquarie University. Recent postings indicate the scholarship has been open to both domestic and international students, with some rounds specifying that applicants must be onshore in Australia at the time of application and intend to live in Sydney during candidature.
Requirements
Documents typically needed to apply
Where you can use this
Open positions accepting Road to Research Scholarship.
