Macquarie University in Sydney offers a range of competitive scholarships for outstanding graduate researchers. These scholarships provide financial support to domestic and international students pursuing research degrees across different levels.
Opportunities are available for:
- Graduate Diploma of Research (GradDipRes)
- Master of Research (MRes)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Combined Master of Research and PhD (MRes + PhD)
Scholarships may include:
- Tuition fee coverage
- Living allowance (stipend)
- Additional funding on top of the base stipend
- One-time payments
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and visa application support for international students
For domestic students, tuition fees for MRes and PhD programs are covered by the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship.
Research Training Pathway and Scholarship Benefits
Macquarie University offers a structured research training pathway from the Graduate Diploma of Research to the PhD, with dedicated scholarships at each stage:
- Graduate Diploma of Research Scholarship – Valued at $5,000 per session for high-achieving students with a minimum WAM of 80.
- Master of Research Scholarship – Tuition fee offset and a stipend worth $38,500 per year (2025 rate). Awarded based on academic merit and ranking.
- MRes to PhD Scholarship – A three-year scholarship that includes full tuition coverage and a stipend of $38,500 per year (2025 rate), awarded through a competitive process.
Scholarship Rounds
Major scholarship round dates for Session 2 2025.
| Scholarship name | Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|---|
| International Research Scholarship Round | Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Sunday 2 March 2025 |
| International Road to Research Scholarship | Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Wednesday 30 April 2025 |
| Domestic Research Scholarship Round | Monday 3 March 2025 | Wednesday 30 April 2025 |
| Domestic Road to Research Scholarship | Monday 3 March 2025 | Wednesday 30 April 2025 |
Macquarie’s research scholarships are designed to attract and support top talent in advancing knowledge across diverse fields.
For full details and application guidelines, visit the official scholarship page.
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