Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
Flexible
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Fees
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available
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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
The University's Student Financial Aid Service can provide you with advice and information on student loans and bursaries/grants, and can connect you to other student support services.
Scholarships
You will need to submit a course application by the relevant closing dates to be considered for Graduate Research Scholarships and Faculty based scholarships available to you. Please note that your application can only be considered for scholarships once your previous degree is complete and final results available. If your final results are not provided at least two weeks before the outcome date listed, your application will be considered in a following round.
Applications for 2026 commencement that are complete and received by this date | Applicants should be notified of the outcome by this date | |
|---|---|---|
Round 1 | 31 October 2025 | 19 December 2025 |
Round 2 | 31 January 2026 | 27 March 2026 |
Round 3 | 15 May 2026 | 17 July 2026 |
Only complete applications that are submitted will be assessed for candidature and scholarships. Please refer to Step 4 of the How to apply section for information about our specific application requirements.
Ensure you submit a course application by the relevant closing date to be considered for the scholarships. Most scholarships will be awarded in the first 2 rounds.
Additional rounds may be advertised for specific scholarships (e.g. MDHS Graduate Research Trust Scholarships).
If you are successful in obtaining a scholarship, you must commence your scholarship by 31 October of the academic year you have been made an offer for or your scholarship offer may be rescinded.