Monash University Graduate Research Scholarship 2026

Overview

Monash University awards the Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) and the Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend to outstanding domestic and international students pursuing research degrees (PhD or Masters by Research). Round 3 for international applicants is open from 1 April 2026 and closes 31 August 2026, with outcomes released in the week of 11 October 2026. Each faculty runs its own Expression of Interest (EOI) process before an invitation to apply is issued; submit your EOI early. Monash consistently ranks in the top 50 universities globally and hosts researchers across six faculties and 17 graduate research schools.

Benefits

• Full tuition fee waiver for the duration of the PhD or Masters by Research program.
• Annual living stipend of AUD 37,145 (2026 rate, tax-exempt for domestic; taxable for international).
• Relocation allowance of AUD 2,000 (one-off, for eligible candidates relocating to Monash).
• Research allowance of AUD 1,500 per year for direct research costs.
• Access to university health coverage and library resources.

Eligibility

• Open to citizens of any country.
• Must hold, or expect to complete, a bachelor honours degree (equivalent to Australian first-class or upper second-class honours) or a Master’s degree with a significant research component.
• Strong research track record: publications, conference papers, or an excellent honours/Master’s thesis strengthen applications considerably.
• Must secure a Monash supervisor and an EOI invitation from the relevant faculty before applying via My.App portal.
• Hard deadline: 31 August 2026 for Round 3 international applicants; do not miss this date, as results are released in October 2026.

How to apply

1. Identify a potential supervisor whose research aligns with your interests on the Monash Find a Supervisor tool.
2. Contact the supervisor and, if there is mutual interest, submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the faculty’s graduate research office.
3. Once the faculty approves your EOI, you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) via email.
4. Complete the full application through Monash’s My.App portal (apps.connect.monash.edu.au) by 31 August 2026.
5. Upload: academic transcripts, research proposal (5-10 pages), English proficiency proof (if applicable), curriculum vitae, and contact details of two referees.
6. Only one application per round is permitted. Results are released approximately six weeks after the closing date.