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Research Training Program Scholarship

AUAustraliaProviderThe University of Melbourne

Supported by the Australian Government and the University of Melbourne for high-achieving domestic and international graduate research students: 100% fee remission and up to $138,000.

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Funding

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AUD 138,000

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The Stipend and Fee Offset award gives a full fee offset for up to two years for a masters by research or up to four years for a doctorate, a living allowance of $41,100 a year (2027 full-time rate) for up to two years (masters by research) or 3.5 years (doctorate), a $3,000 relocation grant for students moving from outside Australia, and Overseas Student Health Cover single membership for international students who need a student visa. No separate application: you are considered automatically when you apply for a graduate research course by its closing date. About 350 awards.

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Eligibility

Who can apply?

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You must have applied for, and meet the entry requirements of, a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne, or be enrolled in one. The stipend award goes to domestic and international applicants ranked highest by selection panels on prior academic results and research potential.

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  1. 01Check eligibility
  2. 02Prepare documents
  3. 03Complete application
  4. 04Submit
  5. 05Wait for decision
  6. 06Accept award
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The University of Melbourne
Last updated
14 Oct 2026

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