Research
Doctor of Philosophy - Science
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Fees & scholarships
Your fees explained
Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship
The University of Melbourne offers a range of scholarship for students undertaking graduate research training. These scholarships are funded by the University, philanthropic gifts or Government grants.
All domestic students who are admitted to a Master by research or Doctoral degree at the University of Melbourne will receive a Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to acknowledge the contribution from the Australian Government towards the cost of their tuition.
Other scholarships may provide a stipend towards the cost of living and a relocation allowance. International students may also receive Overseas Student Health Cover and a tuition fee offset.
Learn more about the RTP Fee Offset Scholarship and Graduate Research Scholarships
Other Financial Assistance
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Scholarships
Graduate Research Scholarships
The Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship and the Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) are the principal graduate research scholarships offered by the Faculty of Science. Both scholarships provide a stipend and a full fee offset. You will be automatically considered for these scholarships when you apply for the course. More about Graduate Research Scholarships
Graduate Research Scholarship deadlines
For international applicants (citizens of all other countries and holders of Australian visas other than permanent residency): Applications for 2020 that are complete and received by 30 September 2019 will be automatically considered for Graduate Research Scholarships. You will still be considered for the scholarships if your application is received after this date, but there’s no guarantee that scholarships will be available. Applicants should be notified of the outcome by 31 January 2020.
For domestic applicants (citizens and permanent residents of Australia and citizens of New Zealand): Applications for 2020 that are complete and received by 31 October 2019 will be automatically considered for Graduate Research Scholarships. You will still be considered for the scholarships if your application is received after this date, but there's no guarantee that scholarships will be available. Applicants should be notified of the outcome by 21 December 2019.
Other scholarships
You will be automatically considered for these prestigious scholarships:
- Elizabeth and Vernon Puzey Scholarships: provide an additional $10,000 per year pro-rata (2020 full-time rate) offered concurrently with an MRS or RTP scholarship.
- Rowden White Scholarships: provides an additional $6,500 to a concurrently held MRS or RTP scholarship.
The following scholarships are only available to domestic students. You must check the eligibility requirements and submit separate applications for each scholarship (in addition to your course application).
- The Fay Marles Scholarship is for applicants of Australian Indigenous descent or those experiencing compassionate or compelling circumstances.
- Sir John and Lady Higgins Research Scholarship is for applicants undertaking research in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry relating to the pastoral and agricultural industries.
- Ernst and Grace Matthaei Scholarship for applicants undertaking research in the field of optics.