Deadline: 31 October (annual)
Study in: Australia
Next course starts November 2012
Brief description:
The Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) is 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.
Host Institution(s):
University of Melbourne, Australia
Field of study:
Any field of study offered at University of Melbourne
Number of Awards:
Each year the University offers about 220 new Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRSs), of which about 100 are normally awarded to international students as MIRSs.
Target group:
International students who wish to study at University of Melbourne.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Benefits provided by the MIRS include:
• Living allowance of $22,500 per annum (2010 rate)
• 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
• Thesis Allowance of up to $420 (2010 rate) for masters by research and up to $840 (2010 rate) for PhD and other doctorate by research candidates, and paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
Please click on the following link for the conditions relating to the MIRS, which includes information about duration of awards; commencement requirements etc.
Eligibility:
To be considered for a MIRS, applicants need to have an unconditional offer of a place in a graduate research degree course (eg. masters by research, PhD or other research doctorate) at the University of Melbourne. Please click on the following link for further information concerning the eligibility criteria.
Both commencing and currently enrolled international research higher degree students may apply.
Application instructions:
It is important to visit the official website and this link for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
MIRS applicants should submit complete applications by 31 October of each year.
Contact information:
Please contact the Melbourne Scholarships Office on 03 8344 8747 or via www.postgradschols.unimelb.edu.au/query.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://cms.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/pgrad/international/available/mirs