Melbourne International Research Scholarship (MIRS)
University of Melbourne, The
The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) are 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.
Eligibility
Applicants from all overseas countries (except New Zealand) who have received an unconditional offer of a place will be considered. Applicants are ineligible for consideration if they are already in receipt of a scholarship that provides a living and relocation allowance, or have already completed a degree at an equivalent level to the course for which they are seeking a scholarship.
Further details
Applications received after the closing date will only be considered for any scholarships that remain at the time the application is assessed.
| Amount | $26,916 The scholarships provide: a stipend of $26,916 per year (2017 rate); a thesis allowance of up to $420 for master studies and $840 for PhD studies; and a relocation grant of up to $2,000 for students moving from interstate, or up to $3,000 for students moving from overseas; plus paid sick, maternity and parenting leave. Tenure is the standard duration of the course, less any time already enrolled (doctoral candidates may be granted an extension of up to 6 months). |
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| Closing date | 31 August |
| Number per year | 150 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Duration | years |
| Gender | Co-Ed |
| For Australian students | |
| For international students | |
| Level of study | Postgraduate |
| Field of studys | Accounting Agriculture Architecture Psychology Built environment Business and management Communications Computing and information technology Creative arts Dentistry Economics Education and training Engineering and technology Environmental studies Tourism and hospitality Health services and support Humanities and social sciences Languages Law Para-legal studies Mathematics Medicine Nursing Pharmacy Rehabilitation Sciences Social work Sport and leisure Surveying Veterinary science |
