The University of Melbourne has announced the availability of 600 Graduate Research Scholarships for the upcoming 2026/2027 academic intakes. This comprehensive funding package is open to international students pursuing a Master by Research or Doctoral degree. Notably, the scholarship provides a 100% fee remission and has increased its generous living allowance to $39,500 per year (pro-rata for 2026). Additionally, international students will receive a relocation grant of up to $3,000 and full coverage for their Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
For international students, this represents a monumental opportunity to study at Australia’s leading university without the burden of financial stress. The substantial increase in the living stipend directly addresses current cost-of-living concerns, allowing scholars to focus entirely on their academic and research pursuits. Furthermore, the high quota of 600 scholarships significantly improves the chances of success for outstanding global talents across all academic disciplines.
As the application deadline for the next major intake closes on October 31, 2026, prospective students must act urgently. We strongly advise applicants to finalize their research proposals, secure a faculty supervisor, and complete their admissions applications immediately to be automatically considered for this prestigious award.