UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE HUMAN RIGHTS SCHOLARSHIP 2026/2027: FULLY FUNDED MASTER'S & PHD SCHOLARSHIP IN AUSTRALIA

The University of Melbourne is now accepting applications for its prestigious 2026/2027 Human Rights Scholarship, a fully funded opportunity for outstanding domestic and international students who wish to pursue a Master's by Research or Doctoral (PhD) degree in Australia.

The scholarship is designed to support students committed to advancing research in the field of human rights while providing comprehensive financial assistance throughout their studies.

Scholarship Summary

• Host Institution: University of Melbourne
• Host Country: Australia
• Study Level: Master's by Research, Doctoral (PhD)
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• Annual living allowance of AUD $44,500 (2026 full-time study rate), paid for:
  • Up to 2 years for Master's by Research students.
  • Up to 3.5 years for Doctoral students.
• Full tuition fee coverage.
• Relocation allowance of:
  • AUD $2,000 for students relocating from other Australian states or territories.
  • AUD $3,000 for international students relocating from outside Australia.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for eligible international students requiring a student visa.
• Paid sick leave, maternity leave, and parenting leave (subject to scholarship conditions).

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship, applicants must:

• Apply for and satisfy the admission requirements for a Master's by Research or Doctoral (PhD) programme at the University of Melbourne.
• Intend to undertake graduate research in the field of Human Rights.
• Not have already completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the programme they are applying for.
• Not have previously received a graduate research scholarship.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their application through the University of Melbourne's official scholarship portal before the deadline.

Apply Here: https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/human-rights-scholarship

Application Deadline

October 30, 2026

This scholarship presents an outstanding opportunity for passionate researchers from around the world to pursue advanced studies while contributing to meaningful research in human rights at one of Australia's leading universities. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early and ensure they meet all admission and scholarship requirements before the closing date.