Melbourne Research Scholarship 2027
Differs: With the admission application
Monash University, Australian campuses · Application cycle 2027/2028
Stipend and tuition scholarships for international students starting a PhD or research master's at Monash University in Australia between July and December 2027. Every application in the round is considered for all central graduate research scholarships.
Covers: a living stipend of AUD 41,100 a year at the 2027 rate (Monash Graduate Scholarship), and full course tuition fees with single Overseas Student Health Cover (Monash International Tuition Scholarship). A relocation allowance of AUD 2,000 is paid to eligible students moving from overseas. The tuition scholarship is generally given together with a stipend scholarship. The number of awards varies. Length: 3 years and 6 months for a PhD and 2 years for a research master's, with no extensions. Does not cover: dual or family health cover.
Open to international students; no nationality list is given Applying for a PhD or research master's at a Monash campus in Australia A four year bachelor's or a master's in a relevant field that includes a research thesis or project, or a qualification with relevant professional experience, at the grades on the admission criteria page Monash English requirements met at the time you apply Selection is competitive and based on academic results, research outputs and research experience
Language test required IELTS TOEFL iBT PTE Academic Cambridge English Waiver possible
IELTS Academic 7.0 with no band below 6.5 for Arts, Business and Economics, Education and Law, and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for the other faculties. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and C1 Advanced are also accepted at the scores on the English page. Tests must be taken at an official test centre and be less than two years old. Two years of full-time tertiary study in English in a country approved by Monash can replace a test, with time limits.
Admission included in application?University admissionA university’s offer of a place in a program. University admission and scholarship funding may be separate decisions.
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Round 1 for international applicants runs from 1 September 2026 to 28 February 2027, for a start between July and December 2027. The closing time is not stated. The how to apply page says the 2027 Round 1 closing date was moved forward from 31 March to 28 February. The top of the tuition scholarship page still says 31 March and 31 July, while the round list on the same page gives 28 February, so use 28 February. The RTP Fees Offset page, which still shows the older round dates, says new applicants must first get an invitation to apply from the faculty. The how to apply page does not ask for one, so check with your faculty before you apply. Admission and scholarships are one myApp application, considered for all central scholarships without choosing one. Only one application per round is allowed. Scholarship results come six to ten weeks after the round closes, and the admission assessment starts after that. Round 3 closes on 31 August and is for starts between January and June of the following year.
Copy of your passport page Certified transcripts and degree certificates, with the grading scale English test report or proof of English-medium study Research proposal Academic CV of up to two pages Contact details of at least two referees
Choose a faculty and course, and contact a possible supervisor. Write your research proposal following the faculty guidance. Apply in myApp between 1 September 2026 and 28 February 2027. Wait for the scholarship result, then the admission offer.
Apply in the myApp portal between 1 September 2026 and 28 February 2027. Admission and scholarship are one application.
Your research question, methods and how they link to work at Monash, following your faculty's guidance.
The form asks for a supervisor's name. Most faculties expect you to have contacted one before you apply.
A test result or proof of English-medium study, included with the application. Scholarships are not offered on condition of meeting English later.
A CV of up to two pages with no photo, and contact details of at least two referees.
Certified copies with the grading scale, and a copy of your passport page.
Graduate Research Admissions team, Monash: [email protected]
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Differs: With the admission application
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