Human Rights Scholarship of the University of Melbourne
The Human Rights Scholarship at the University of Melbourne is now open for applications. This opportunity supports both domestic and international students who plan to pursue a graduate research degree focused on human rights-related research.If you're passionate about advancing human rights through academic research and creating meaningful social impact, this scholarship could help support your studies in Australia.Benefit amount: 100% fee remission and $89,000 - $155,000Eligible student type: Domestic and international students
- Criteria and Eligibility
- Required Document
- Benefit
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- have received an offer for a graduate research degree commencement in the year for which the scholarship is awarded
- intend to undertake graduate research in the field of Human Rights
- have not already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the course for which a scholarship is sought
- Living allowance of $44,500 per year pro rata (2026 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 $2,000 for students moving from States or Territories outside Victoria or $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
