Research

Master of Philosophy - Engineering and IT

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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

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Scholarships

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Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships

If you are a new student and have applied for a graduate research degree in the Melbourne School of Engineering by the relevant closing date, you will be automatically considered for Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships. You do not need to submit a separate application for Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships.

The Melbourne School of Engineering offers a number of scholarships that are available to academically outstanding applicants.

International applicants

Scholarships available to international applicants:

Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS)

Local applicants

Scholarships available to local applicants:

Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships (RTP)

Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS)

Successful applicants for admission to research and scholarships with Melbourne School of Engineering will typically:

  • Have secured strong support from their nominated supervisor
  • Be placed in the top 5% of their graduating class
  • Have evidence of research potential by having completed a research project as part of the final year of a Bachelor or Master’s degree
  • Have a qualification from a university with a well-recognised research profile
Scholarship application rounds 2024
RoundCommencement Closing date for applicants Outcomes notified
1 Jan-Jun 2024 July 26 2023 Sept 20 2023
2 Jan-Jun 2024 Oct 24 2023 Dec 16 2023
3 July-Dec 2024 Jan 11 2024 March 5 2024
4 July-Dec 2024 April 18 2024 June 12 2024
Scholarship application rounds 2025
RoundCommencement Closing date for applicants Outcomes notified
1 Jan-Jun 2025 July 25 2024 Sept 20 2024
2 Jan-Jun 2025 Oct 24 2024 Dec 20 2024
3 July-Dec 2025 Jan 9 2025 March 7 2025
4 July-Dec 2025 April 17 2025 June 13 2025

The majority of scholarships are awarded in Rounds 1, 2 and 3. Submit your application as early as possible.

Only applications for admission that are complete and received by the closing dates listed above will be considered for a Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship in that round.

How is a scholarship score calculated?
Bachelor only

The second-to-last year (usually third year) will make up one third of the final score and the final year (usually fourth year) will make up two thirds of the final score. Only technical subjects are taken into consideration.

Bachelor plus a one year Masters

The final year of the Bachelor will make up one third of the final score, and the Masters will make up two thirds of the score. Only technical subjects are taken into consideration.

Masters by Coursework ≥1.5 years of full time study

The score will be based on the average of all subjects — often listed on the transcript as a cumulative GPA . This score will only be used if all the subjects are technical, otherwise the results from individual technical subjects will be combined to calculate a final score.

Masters by Research

If the thesis is ungraded and is ≥50% of the entire program, a copy of the master’s thesis, examiners’ reports and the Academic Report for Ungraded Thesis form are required for assessment.

What is a competitive score for these scholarships?

University of Melbourne equivalent scores are calculated primarily using academic transcripts; however publications, professional experience and the research profile of your last institution of study are also taken into consideration, and may marginally increase your score.

80%

Usually meets the minimum admission requirement for research, but does not guarantee admission.

Is not usually competitive for a scholarship.

85%

* Indicative score for local and international applicants who were awarded an MRS .

* Scores are indicative only. There is no guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded to applicants with these stated scores; there are many factors that impact on the awarding of a scholarship.

The tables below contain examples of University of Melbourne equivalent scores against common scoring systems from other institutions. The mark you would generally need to have achieved at your institution to meet our equivalent is shown in italics.

Scores as a % H1 and Pass University of Melbourne equivalent scores
80%85%92%
H1 = 70 P = 50 70 75 84
H1 = 70 P = 40 70 76 85
H1 = 80 P = 50 80 85 92
H1 = 85 P = 50 85 89.5 95
H1 = 90 P = 60 90 93.5 97
GPA out of University of Melbourne equivalent scores
80%85%92%
20 17 17.7 18.6
10 8.7 9.25 9.9
5 4.34 4.62 4.95
4 3.49 3.7 3.96
Other scholarships and prizes

Once enrolled there are other Engineering and IT scholarships and prizes for current students:
Scholarships for current students