APPLY NOW! Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2025
About The Program
The Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship (SJMN) is funded by a private trust and was established in memory of the late Sir James McNeill, who had a long association with Monash University.
This prestigious scholarship is available for research that is both environmentally responsible and socially beneficial and helps support a graduate research student with living costs whilst studying at Monash.
 Who To Apply
- An Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
- An International student
Application Criteria
- have submitted a scholarship application in the year the scholarship is offered;
- be undertaking research that is both environmentally responsible and socially beneficial;
- meet Monash’s competitive scholarship selection process requirements; and
- meet Monash English language proficiency requirements.
This scholarship is also available to students undertaking Joint Research Awards when Monash University is the home institution.
Selection criteria
Monash scholarships are very competitive and are awarded based on your academic record, any research outputs and prior research experience.
The standard RTP Scholarships terms and conditions as outlined in the RTP Scholarship Procedures apply, with the exceptions outlined in the eligibility criteria above.
This scholarship is open to those conducting research within the faculties of Arts (School of Music only); Engineering; Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and Science.
Benefits
The SJMN provides:
- a living allowance (stipend);
- a research allowance; and
- a relocation allowance, if eligible.
Application Deadline: 31 October 2025
