This scholarship is offered to domestic or international students who are enrolling in a graduate research degree and undertaking research in the field of Human Rights.
Benefits
Living allowance of AUD $42,000 per year pro rata (2024 full-time study rate) for up to 2 years for students undertaking a Master by research degree or up to 3.5 years for students undertaking a Doctoral degree. The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave.
Full fee offset for up to two years for students undertaking a Masters by Research degree or up to four years for students undertaking a doctoral degree.
Relocation grant of AUD $2,000 for students moving from States or Territories outside Victoria or AUD $3,000 for students moving from outside Australia.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Single Membership for international students who require a student visa to study in Australia
For further information, see Manage my scholarship
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a Master or Doctorate by research degree at the University of Melbourne
intend to undertake graduate research in the field of Human Rights
be committed to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights that extends beyond academic studies (such as voluntary work and/or work experience)
have not already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought
intend to study as a full-time student unless there are compassionate or compelling circumstances that prevent you from undertaking full-time study
not have previously received a Human Rights Scholarship
