University of Melbourne: Melbourne Research Scholarship (MIRS)
The Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) was established by the University of Melbourne and is awarded to high achieving domestic and international research students. The University awards over 300 scholarships per year. The duration of the Melbourne Research Scholarship is two years for students undertaking a Master by research degree and three years, with a possible six month extension, for students undertaking a Doctorate by research degree.
Listing Details
Organization Name
University of Melbourne
Organization Mandate
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement. It’s consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with international rankings of world universities placing it as number 1 in Australia and number 33 in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015-2016).
Countries
Regions
Subject - funding opportunities
Any
Application deadline
Refer to specific Faculty for deadline dates
Amount of the award
The benefits of the Melbourne Research Scholarship vary depending on your circumstance and may include one or more of the following: A fortnightly living allowance, a relocation allowance for students moving to Melbourne from interstate or from outside Australia, and limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave equivalent to the Australian Postgraduate Awards benefits; Full fee remission; Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership
Eligibility - nationality
Any
Eligibility
To be considered for the Melbourne Research Scholarship, you must: have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a Master or Doctorate by research degree at the University of Melbourne, or be currently enrolled in a research degree at the University of Melbourne and have at least 12 months (full-time equivalent) of candidature remaining, and have not already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought.