University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
31 October 2026
New applicants are automatically considered for the Graduate Research Scholarship if they apply for a graduate research course by the course's application closing date. For deferred applicants and currently enrolled students seeking a scholarship for the 2027 academic year, the online application deadline is October 31, 2026.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
FAQs for University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship
Q.Is a separate application required for the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship?
No, generally a separate scholarship application is not required for new applicants. By applying for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne by the specified deadline, you will be automatically considered for the Graduate Research Scholarships. However, current or deferred students need to submit a separate online application form.
Q.What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship is comprehensive, covering full tuition fees, providing a living allowance (stipend), a relocation grant for eligible students, and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students.
Q.Are international students eligible for this scholarship?
Yes, the University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship is open to both domestic and international students from all countries.
Q.What are the academic requirements to be considered for the scholarship?
Applicants typically need to have completed at least a four-year Australian Bachelor's degree (or its international equivalent) with an academic record of over 75% marks. For PhD applicants, a Master's degree (or equivalent) with at least 75% grades is usually required, along with demonstrated research potential.