The Human Rights Postgraduate Scholarship, University of Melbourne, Australia

Scholarship Description

The Human Rights Scholarship at the University of Melbourne is a prestigious fully funded graduate research scholarship that supports outstanding students who want to pursue Master’s or PhD research in the field of Human Rights. It is designed for applicants who are not only academically strong but also deeply committed to human rights advocacy through research and action, both in and beyond academia. The scholarship is highly competitive and forms part of the university’s Graduate Research Scholarship scheme.

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📍 Melbourne, Australia

📅 Deadline: October 31, 2026

Eligible Fields of Study:

• Engineering & Technology – Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Aerospace, Computer, Software, Robotics, and more
• Sciences – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Neuroscience, and related fields
• Health & Medicine – Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Pharmacology, Dentistry, Biomedical Science
• Business & Management – MBA, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain
• Social Sciences & Humanities – Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, History, Philosophy, Cultural Studies
• Law & Policy – Law, Public Policy, Compliance, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict
• Arts & Design – Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Design
• Education – Teacher Training, Education Studies, Special Education, TEFL/TESOL
• IT & Data – Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, AI, Machine Learning, Information Systems
• Environment & Agriculture – Agriculture, Forestry, Marine Science, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Waste Management
• Media & Communication – Journalism, Media Studies, PR, Publishing, Communication

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Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

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

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Benefits

• 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

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