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.
Each year
the University offers about 200 new Melbourne Research Scholarships
(MRSs), of which about 150 are normally awarded to international students as
MIRSs.
Scholarship
value
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. Scholarship
assessment guidelines, tips for applicants and other funding opportunities may
be found on the Scholarships Resources webpage.
Application
deadline
Applications
for MIRS have to be received 31 May 2014.
For more information and
application please visit the Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) page.
