Scholarship Name: Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS)
Brief description
The University of Melbourne, Australia offers Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) for international students to study in Australia 2016
Accepted Subject Areas: Master and PhD research Courses offered by the university
About Scholarship
The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is awarded to international students wishing to undertake graduate research degree studies at the University of Melbourne, Australia. 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.
Scholarship Type: Research Scholarship for international students
Selection Criteria: Selection will be based on the eligibility criteria and academic merit.
Eligibility
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To be considered for a MIRS, applicants need to apply for scholarship and candidature in a graduate research degree course (eg. masters by research, PhD or other research doctorate) at the University of Melbourne.
Both commencing and currently enrolled international research higher degree students may apply.
How Many Scholarship Positions are available? Up to 200
What are the benefits?
Benefits provided by the MIRS include:
- a living allowance of $25,392 per annum (2014 rate)
- a Relocation Grant of $2,000 awarded to students who are moving from interstate in order to study at the University of Melbourne or $3,000 awarded to those who are moving from overseas
- a Thesis Allowance of up to $420 for masters by research and up to $840 for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates, and
- paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
Eligible Countries: International students
To be taken at (country): Australia
Application Deadline:
- Round 1 – 31 October 2015
- Round 2 – 31 May 2016
Offered annually? Yes
How to Apply
Visit scholarship webpage for details
Sponsors: University of Melbourne
Important Notes:
Applicants will be advised via email as soon as an outcome to their scholarship application is determined.