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How much funding will I get from the Melbourne Research Scholarship as an international PhD student?

30 Sept 2026 · Answered by Shairal Pathak · 1 min read
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The Melbourne Research Scholarship provides AUD 41,100 per year (2027 full-time rate) for up to 3.5 years, full fee offset for up to 4 years of doctoral study, a relocation allowance and OSHC for eligible international students. It is open to domestic and international applicants who meet entry requirements.

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The Melbourne Research Scholarship provides AUD 41,100 per year (2027 full-time rate) for up to 3.5 years (approx INR 27.71 L) along with full fee offset for up to 4 years of doctoral study. Eligible international students also receive a relocation allowance and OSHC.

What the scholarship provides

BenefitCoverage
Annual amount41,100 (approx INR 27.71 L) per year (2027 full-time rate), for up to 3.5 years
TuitionFull fee remission for up to 4 years of doctoral study
RelocationRelocation allowance
Health coverOSHC for eligible international students

Who can apply

The scholarship is open to domestic and international students who meet the University of Melbourne's graduate research entry requirements. Check your own eligibility against those requirements before you apply.

My Advice

Read the graduate research entry requirements for your intended department first, because meeting them is the gate to the scholarship. Then confirm the current amount and terms on the university's scholarship page.

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