Location: Australia
Program: Postgraduate Degrees (Masters by Research and PhD)
Eligibility: Domestic and International Students
Duration: 2-4 years
Deadline: August 31, 2026
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The 2026 Monash University Graduate Research Scholarships offer comprehensive funding for outstanding domestic and international students pursuing Research Master’s or PhD degrees at Monash University, one of Australia’s leading research institutions. The scholarships include the Research Training Program (RTP) funded by the Australian Government, Monash Graduate Scholarships (MGS), and Monash International Tuition Scholarships (MITS), covering full tuition fees, living stipends of up to AUD $37,145 per year, relocation allowances, and health insurance for international students.
Monash University, based in Melbourne, is Australia’s largest university and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight. Ranked consistently among the world’s top 100 universities, Monash is renowned for its research excellence, global partnerships, and innovation-driven approach across disciplines including medicine, engineering, business, law, and social sciences.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full tuition fee coverage for the entire programme duration
- Annual living stipend: up to AUD $37,145 (RTP Stipend rate for 2026)
- Relocation allowance: AUD $1,500–$2,000 for international students
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students
- Research support allowance for conferences, fieldwork, and research expenses
- Access to world-class research facilities and leading global researchers
The stipend can be used by recipients to cover:
- Accommodation
- Health insurance
- Books and research materials
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours or equivalent (Honours 2A acceptable for some scholarships)
- Must have graduate from a well ranked university
- Must meet Monash University’s English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79+, or PTE 58+ (higher scores required for some faculties)
- Must be enrolling in a Research Master’s or PhD at Monash University Australia
- Must not have previously held an Australian Government or Monash-funded Postgraduate Research Award for more than six months
- Open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens, and international students
- Must identify and secure support from a potential research supervisor before applying
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
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Selection Criteria
Selection is based on academic record, research output, prior research experience, and alignment with Monash’s research priorities. Applicants are automatically considered for all scholarships they are eligible for through a single application.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application
