The Melbourne International Research Scholarships
(MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate
research degree studies at the University of Melbourne.
MIRSs are funded
by the University with each faculty having a limited number to award.
Number
Each year the University offers about 200 new
Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRSs), of which about 150 are normally awarded
to international students as MIRSs.
Benefits and conditions
Benefits provided by
the MIRS include:
- a living
allowance of $24,653 per annum (2013 rate)
- a Relocation
Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from interstate in
order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded
to those who are moving from overseas
- a Thesis
Allowance of up to $420 (2013 rate) for masters by research and up to
$840 (2013 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates, and paid
sick, maternity and parenting leave.
Eligibility criteria
To be considered for a MIRS, applicants need to
apply for scholarship and candidature in a graduate research degree course
(eg. masters by research, PhD or other research doctorate) at the University of
Melbourne.
Both commencing and currently enrolled
international research higher degree students may apply.
Selection criteria
Selection will be based on the eligibility
criteria and academic merit.
Application and selection timelines
MIRS applicants who submit their complete application for
admission and scholarship by
- 31
October 2013 will receive a RHD scholarship outcome before 15 February
2014
- 31
May 2014 will receive a RHD scholarship outcome before 31 July 2014
