Melbourne International Research Scholarship

The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne.

The University awards over 150 scholarships per year.

Benefits

The duration of the MIRS is up to two years for student undertaking a master by research degree and up to three years, with a possible six month extension, for students undertaking a doctorate by research degree.

The following benefits apply:

• in line with Australia Postgraduate Award:
• fortnightly living allowance;
• relocation grant for students moving to Melbourne from interstate or from outside Australia;
• thesis Allowance; and
• limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave. 
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) (single membership)

Eligibility

To be considered for the MIRS, you must:

• be an international applicant (ie. a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand, and not an Australian permanent resident);
• have completed tertiary studies that are at least equivalent to a 4-year honours degree at an Australian university with a minimum result of first class honours;
• have applied for admission to undertake a master or doctorate by research degree or be currently enrolled in a research degree at the University of Melbourne

Current University of Melbourne students must have at least 12 months full-time or equivalent candidature remaining.

Selection

MIRS are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Eligible applicants are considered according to their:

• academic achievement in their last completed degree; and
• research potential in their field of study, taking into consideration factors relevant to the proposed research including professional experience, refereed publications, specialist medical qualifications or composition of original music.

Application rounds

Current round

Opens: 1 July 2014
Closes: 31 October 2014

Next round

Opens: 1 November 2014
Closes: 31 May 2015

For more information and application please visit the Melbourne International Research Scholarship  page.