UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE ANNOUNCES FULLY FUNDED HUMAN RIGHTS SCHOLARSHIP 2026, OFFERS $44,500 ANNUAL STIPEND
The University of Melbourne in Australia has announced the Human Rights Scholarship for 2026, offering financial support to eligible domestic and international students pursuing Master’s by Research and Doctoral degrees in the field of Human Rights.
The scholarship is designed to support postgraduate research students by covering tuition fees and providing an annual living allowance, relocation assistance and health insurance for eligible international students.
Applications are open to candidates from all countries who meet the university’s admission and scholarship requirements.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for the University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship may receive the following benefits:
- Annual living allowance: AUD $44,500 per year at the 2026 full-time study rate, subject to the scholarship terms.
- Tuition fee coverage: Full fee offset for up to two years for Master’s by Research students and up to four years for doctoral students.
- Relocation allowance: AUD $2,000 for eligible students relocating from other Australian states or territories outside Victoria, or AUD $3,000 for students relocating from outside Australia.
- Health insurance: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) single membership for eligible international students who require a student visa.
The living allowance may be indexed annually and includes limited paid sick, maternity and parenting leave, in accordance with the scholarship conditions.
The scholarship provides living allowance support for up to two years for Master’s by Research students and up to three and a half years for doctoral students.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship 2026, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Have applied for and satisfy the admission requirements for a Master’s by Research or Doctoral degree commencing in the year of the scholarship award.
- Intend to undertake graduate research in the field of Human Rights.
- Not have previously completed a research qualification at the same or a higher level as the degree for which the scholarship is being sought.
- Not have previously received a graduate research scholarship.
Interested applicants should ensure they meet the university’s research degree admission requirements before applying.
Eligible Countries
The scholarship is open to applicants from all countries, subject to the university’s eligibility conditions.
International students, including applicants from Nigeria, may apply if they meet the relevant admission and scholarship requirements.
Host Institution and Country
Institution: University of Melbourne
Scholarship: Human Rights Scholarship
Study level: Master’s by Research and Doctoral degrees
Field of study: Human Rights research
Host country: Australia
Funding type: Fully funded, subject to the award’s stated benefits and conditions
Application deadline: October 31, 2026
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official University of Melbourne scholarship webpage to review the eligibility criteria, research degree admission requirements and application instructions.
Applicants should ensure they have applied for an eligible research degree and intend to commence their studies in the relevant award year.
Official scholarship webpage: https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/human-rights-scholarship
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship 2026 is October 31, 2026.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the official scholarship information and complete all required application steps before the deadline.
Note: Applicants should confirm the applicable commencement year, application process and funding conditions on the university’s official website before submitting an application.