Macquarie University Graduate Scholarships 2026 in Australia | Fully Funded
The Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue Master’s or Doctoral degrees in Australia. Here’s what you need to know:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Meet the minimum entry criteria for the relevant course of study
- Demonstrate strong academic merit and research potential
- Align your research with Macquarie University’s research strengths
Scholarship Benefits:
- Tuition Fee Offset: Full coverage of tuition fees
- Living Allowance (Stipend): $38,500 per annum, indexed annually
- Top-up Living Allowance: Additional funding on top of the base stipend
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): Coverage for international students
- Visa Application Costs: Support for visa application fees
Available Programs:
- Graduate Diploma of Research: For domestic and international students
- Master of Research (MRes): For domestic and international students
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): For domestic and international students
- Bundle Offers: Master of Research and PhD (MRes + PhD) for domestic students
Application Process:
- New Applicants: Complete the combined course and scholarship application via the Online Application System
– Arrange for two academic referee reports to be submitted to the Graduate Research Academy
– Indicate the scholarship reference number under the scholarship details question
- Current or Recently Admitted Students: Download guidelines for scholarship-only applications
– Submit an online Graduate Research Scholarship Only application form with supporting documents
– Indicate the scholarship reference number under the scholarship details question
Important Dates:
- Application Deadline:Â October 31, 2025
Macquarie University assesses and ranks applicants based primarily on academic merit and research experience. Alignment of the proposed research topic with the University’s research priorities and the strength of the supervisory team may also be considered.
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