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A wide range of scholarships are available for graduate research students at Monash University.
Centrally-awarded scholarships
Over 300 living allowance (stipend-paying) scholarships are offered at the central scholarship selection rounds each year to help both domestic and international research students realise their potential. There are four scholarship rounds per year. Please refer to the scholarship application deadlines to ensure you do not miss out. Approximately 70 international scholarship winners are also offered fee awards to meet their tuition costs. Under the Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset, Australian students are not required to pay research course tuition fees. Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens need only apply for living allowance or stipend scholarships.
Available scholarships
| Name | Scholarship type | Eligibility | Further information |
| Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend | Stipend/living allowance | Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents only | Funded by the Australian Government. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here. |
| Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) , including the Monash Silver Jubilee Scholarship | Stipend/living allowance | Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and International students | Other allowances eg relocation and thesis preparation. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here . |
| Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship | Stipend/living allowance | Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and International students | Only for doctoral degree students in Medicine, Engineering, Science and Music. |
| Monash International Tuition Scholarships (MITS) | Tuition fee | International students only | Overseas Student Health cover also paid May be held with MGS or other living allowance scholarship. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here . |
| Monash Indigenous Research Award (MIRA) | Stipend/living allowance | Indigenous Australians only | Cohort support including mentoring and academic and research skills development will be provided for recipients of these awards. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here . |
| Monash Equity Scholarship | Stipend or lump sum for purchase of equipment | Australian citizens, Permanent residents and New Zealand citizens whose academic career has been adversely affected or have a disability | Further information and the application form is available here. |
- Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Stipend/living allowance Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents only Funded by the Australian Government. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here.
- Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Stipend/living allowance Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents only Funded by the Australian Government. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here.
- Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Stipend/living allowance Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents only Funded by the Australian Government. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here.
- Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) , including the Monash Silver Jubilee Scholarship Stipend/living allowance Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and International students Other allowances eg relocation and thesis preparation. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here .
- Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) , including the Monash Silver Jubilee Scholarship Stipend/living allowance Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and International students Other allowances eg relocation and thesis preparation. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here .
- Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) , including the Monash Silver Jubilee Scholarship Stipend/living allowance Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and International students Other allowances eg relocation and thesis preparation. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here .
- Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) , including the Monash Silver Jubilee Scholarship Stipend/living allowance Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and International students Other allowances eg relocation and thesis preparation. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here .
- Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship Stipend/living allowance Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and International students Only for doctoral degree students in Medicine, Engineering, Science and Music.
- Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship Stipend/living allowance Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and International students Only for doctoral degree students in Medicine, Engineering, Science and Music.
- Monash International Tuition Scholarships (MITS) Tuition fee International students only Overseas Student Health cover also paid May be held with MGS or other living allowance scholarship. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here .
- Monash International Tuition Scholarships (MITS) Tuition fee International students only Overseas Student Health cover also paid May be held with MGS or other living allowance scholarship. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here .
- Monash International Tuition Scholarships (MITS) Tuition fee International students only Overseas Student Health cover also paid May be held with MGS or other living allowance scholarship. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here .
- Monash Indigenous Research Award (MIRA) Stipend/living allowance Indigenous Australians only Cohort support including mentoring and academic and research skills development will be provided for recipients of these awards. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here .
- Monash Indigenous Research Award (MIRA) Stipend/living allowance Indigenous Australians only Cohort support including mentoring and academic and research skills development will be provided for recipients of these awards. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here .
- Monash Indigenous Research Award (MIRA) Stipend/living allowance Indigenous Australians only Cohort support including mentoring and academic and research skills development will be provided for recipients of these awards. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process is available here .
- Monash Equity Scholarship Stipend or lump sum for purchase of equipment Australian citizens, Permanent residents and New Zealand citizens whose academic career has been adversely affected or have a disability Further information and the application form is available here.
- Monash Equity Scholarship Stipend or lump sum for purchase of equipment Australian citizens, Permanent residents and New Zealand citizens whose academic career has been adversely affected or have a disability Further information and the application form is available here.
- Monash Equity Scholarship Stipend or lump sum for purchase of equipment Australian citizens, Permanent residents and New Zealand citizens whose academic career has been adversely affected or have a disability Further information and the application form is available here.
Faculty funded scholarships
The number of scholarships available under the Faculty of Arts Graduate Research Scholarship Scheme varies each year. The Faculty will consider high calibre applications at any time of the year.
Available types of scholarships
| Name | Scholarship type | Eligibility | Further information |
| Faculty of Arts Research Living Allowance (FARLA) | Stipend/living allowance | Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents; New Zealand citizens and International students | Conditions mirror the Research Training Program (RTP) stipend, funded by the Faculty. |
| Faculty of Arts Research Scholarship (FARS) | Stipend/living allowance | Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents; New Zealand citizens and International students | Faculty funded stipend of up to 12 months. |
| Faculty of Arts International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (FAIRPS) | Tuition fee/Overseas Student Health Cover | International students only. Students must be in receipt of a stipend-paying scholarship commensurate with the RTP stipend annual stipend rate, to be eligible for this award | Students do not apply for this award separately. International students who apply for a stipend scholarship/living allowance will be automatically considered. |
Current Opportunities
| Name | Scholarship type | Eligibility | Further information |
| Freda Freiberg Film and Screen Studies Library Grant | One-off stipend | Domestic and International students undertaking a Master of Arts (Research Training) in Film and Screen Studies | The grant will be awarded to the most qualified applicant annually, in a given scholarship round. Enquiries: arts-agr-apply@monash.edu |
| PhD Scholarships in Climate and/or Environmental Change | Stipend, tuition fees for International students may be covered in select cases | Domestic and international students undertaking doctoral research in humanities, arts, and social sciences | This scholarship is currently advertised on the Monash Jobs website. Enquiries: Refer to the advertisement on the Monash Jobs website for contact details. |
| Cecile Parrish Memorial Scholarship for Research Excellence | Stipend, tuition fees for International students may be covered in select cases | Domestic and international students undertaking doctoral research in English Literature | This scholarship will be advertised on the Monash Jobs website and Artws Graduate Research home page when available. Enquiries: arts-agr-apply@monash.edu |
| Cecile Parrish Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Research | Stipend, tuition fees for International students may be covered in select cases | Domestic and international students undertaking doctoral research in English Literature | The Scholarship for Graduate Research will be awarded to the most qualified applicant annually, in a given scholarship round. Enquiries: arts-agr-apply@monash.edu |
| PhD Scholarship in History | Stipend, tuition fees for International students may be covered in select cases | Domestic and international students undertaking doctoral research in History Studies | The scholarship is currently advertised on the Monash Jobs website. Enquiries: julie.kalman@monash.edu |
| Francine V. McNiff PhD Scholarship in Criminology | Stipend | Domestic students undertaking doctoral research in Criminology | The scholarship will be advertised on the Monash Jobs website and Arts Graduate Research home page when available. Enquiries: arts-agr-apply@monash.edu |
| The Monash Japanese Language Education Centre (MJLEC) Scholarship | Stipend | Domestic and International students undertaking masters or doctoral research related to Japanese Language Acquisition | Applicants will need to submit an Expression of Interest to the Arts Graduate Research Office. Tuition fees for successful international students may be covered by the Faculty. Enquiries: arts-agr-apply@monash.edu |
- Freda Freiberg Film and Screen Studies Library Grant One-off stipend Domestic and International students undertaking a Master of Arts (Research Training) in Film and Screen Studies The grant will be awarded to the most qualified applicant annually, in a given scholarship round. Enquiries: arts-agr-apply@monash.edu
- Freda Freiberg Film and Screen Studies Library Grant One-off stipend Domestic and International students undertaking a Master of Arts (Research Training) in Film and Screen Studies The grant will be awarded to the most qualified applicant annually, in a given scholarship round. Enquiries: arts-agr-apply@monash.edu
- PhD Scholarships in Climate and/or Environmental Change Stipend, tuition fees for International students may be covered in select cases Domestic and international students undertaking doctoral research in humanities, arts, and social sciences This scholarship is currently advertised on the Monash Jobs website. Enquiries: Refer to the advertisement on the Monash Jobs website for contact details.
- Cecile Parrish Memorial Scholarship for Research Excellence Stipend, tuition fees for International students may be covered in select cases Domestic and international students undertaking doctoral research in English Literature This scholarship will be advertised on the Monash Jobs website and Artws Graduate Research home page when available. Enquiries: arts-agr-apply@monash.edu
- Cecile Parrish Memorial Scholarship for Research Excellence Stipend, tuition fees for International students may be covered in select cases Domestic and international students undertaking doctoral research in English Literature This scholarship will be advertised on the Monash Jobs website and Artws Graduate Research home page when available. Enquiries: arts-agr-apply@monash.edu
- Cecile Parrish Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Research Stipend, tuition fees for International students may be covered in select cases Domestic and international students undertaking doctoral research in English Literature The Scholarship for Graduate Research will be awarded to the most qualified applicant annually, in a given scholarship round. Enquiries: arts-agr-apply@monash.edu
- Cecile Parrish Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Research Stipend, tuition fees for International students may be covered in select cases Domestic and international students undertaking doctoral research in English Literature The Scholarship for Graduate Research will be awarded to the most qualified applicant annually, in a given scholarship round. Enquiries: arts-agr-apply@monash.edu
- PhD Scholarship in History Stipend, tuition fees for International students may be covered in select cases Domestic and international students undertaking doctoral research in History Studies The scholarship is currently advertised on the Monash Jobs website. Enquiries: julie.kalman@monash.edu
- PhD Scholarship in History Stipend, tuition fees for International students may be covered in select cases Domestic and international students undertaking doctoral research in History Studies The scholarship is currently advertised on the Monash Jobs website. Enquiries: julie.kalman@monash.edu
- Francine V. McNiff PhD Scholarship in Criminology Stipend Domestic students undertaking doctoral research in Criminology The scholarship will be advertised on the Monash Jobs website and Arts Graduate Research home page when available. Enquiries: arts-agr-apply@monash.edu
- Francine V. McNiff PhD Scholarship in Criminology Stipend Domestic students undertaking doctoral research in Criminology The scholarship will be advertised on the Monash Jobs website and Arts Graduate Research home page when available. Enquiries: arts-agr-apply@monash.edu
- The Monash Japanese Language Education Centre (MJLEC) Scholarship Stipend Domestic and International students undertaking masters or doctoral research related to Japanese Language Acquisition Applicants will need to submit an Expression of Interest to the Arts Graduate Research Office. Tuition fees for successful international students may be covered by the Faculty. Enquiries: arts-agr-apply@monash.edu
- The Monash Japanese Language Education Centre (MJLEC) Scholarship Stipend Domestic and International students undertaking masters or doctoral research related to Japanese Language Acquisition Applicants will need to submit an Expression of Interest to the Arts Graduate Research Office. Tuition fees for successful international students may be covered by the Faculty. Enquiries: arts-agr-apply@monash.edu