Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarships for the academic year 2024/2025

Degree Levels Covered: The scholarships are applicable to the following courses

1. Bachelor of Philosophy (BPhil) for domestic students
2. Master of Research (MRes) second year for domestic and international students
3. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) courses for domestic and international students
4. Bundle offers combining Master of Research second year and PhD (MRes Y2 + PhD) for domestic students

Macquarie University provides significant financial support for research degrees through a range of scholarships aimed at exceptional graduate researchers. These scholarships are awarded through a competitive evaluation process and include:

1. Commonwealth funded Research Training Program (RTP) for domestic students and International Research Training Program (iRTP) for international students
2. Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) for domestic students and International Macquarie University Research Excellence (iMQRES) for international students
3. Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarships (MQRES) specifically for Indigenous Australians
4. Project specific scholarships advertised for specific projects with designated supervisors
5. Externally funded or co funded scholarships

Available Subjects: The scholarship program covers studies in all subjects offered at Macquarie University.

Scholarship Benefits: The benefits of these scholarships include

1. Tuition Fee Offset: Assistance covering tuition fees, easing financial constraints.
2. Living Allowance (Stipend): Financial support for essential living expenses during studies.
3. Top Up Living Allowance: Additional funds beyond the standard stipend.
4. Fixed Sum or One Off Payment: Extra financial resources through lump sum payments.
5. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and/or Visa Application Costs: Coverage of health insurance and visa expenses for international students.

Starting from January 1, 2024, there will be a notable nine percent increase in the standard stipend rate, set at $35,000 per annum for full time recipients at Macquarie University. For Bachelor of Philosophy students, the scholarship offers a substantial value of $5000 per session, provided as a lump sum to assist with academic expenses.

Eligible Nationalities: The scholarship is open to international students from all countries except Australia and New Zealand.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Academic Requirements: Applicants must meet the minimum academic standards for entry into their desired postgraduate research program, typically holding a bachelor’s degree with first or upper second class honors, or a master’s degree with a significant research component.
2. English Language Proficiency: Applicants must fulfill Macquarie University’s English language requirements. Starting from February 27, 2024, the Duolingo English Test (DET) with a minimum score of 95 is recognized for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
3. Research Alignment: The proposed research should align with Macquarie University’s research priorities and capabilities, demonstrating a strong connection to strategic focus areas.
4. International Students: The scholarships primarily target international students who are not citizens of Australia or New Zealand, nor Australian permanent residents.

Application Procedure: For New Applicants

1. Complete Combined Course and Scholarship Application: Utilize the Online Application System to submit a comprehensive application.
2. Submit Academic Referee Reports: Arrange for two academic referee reports to be submitted to the Graduate Research Academy.
3. Specify Scholarship Reference Number: Clearly indicate the scholarship reference number during the application process.

For Already Enrolled Applicants or those with Valid Offers

1. Download Scholarship Only Application Guidelines: Access guidelines for submitting a Scholarship Only application.
2. Complete Online HDR Scholarship Only Application: Submit the online Higher Degree Research (HDR) Scholarship Only application form.
3. Provide Scholarship Reference Number: Indicate the relevant scholarship reference number in the application form.

Note: Successful applicants will be notified of their entitlements at the time of the scholarship offer by Macquarie University.

FAQ

Who is eligible to apply for the Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarships?

The scholarships are open to international students from all countries except Australia and New Zealand. Domestic students are also eligible for certain scholarship types.

What degree levels are covered by these scholarships?

The scholarships cover Bachelor of Philosophy (BPhil), Master of Research (MRes) second year, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and bundle offers combining MRes second year and PhD (MRes Y2 + PhD).

What subjects can I study under these scholarships?

All subjects offered at Macquarie University are available for study under this scholarship program.

What financial benefits do the scholarships offer?

The scholarships provide various benefits, including tuition fee offsets, living allowances (stipends), top up living allowances and coverage of overseas student health cover (OSHC) and visa application costs for international students.

How do I apply for the scholarships as a new applicant?

New applicants should complete a combined course and scholarship application through the Online Application System, submit two academic referee reports and specify the scholarship reference number during the application process.

What is the application process for already enrolled students or those with valid offers?

Already enrolled students or those with valid offers should download the Scholarship Only Application Guidelines, complete the online HDR Scholarship Only Application and provide the scholarship reference number in the application form.