Summary

This scholarship is offered to domestic or international students who are enrolling in a graduate research degree and undertaking research in the field of Human Rights.

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

For further information, see Graduate Research Scholarships

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

Selection criteria

The scholarship is offered to the candidate(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application and course entry score.

Conditions

This scholarship is subject to the Graduate Research Scholarship Terms & Conditions

Application

How to apply

You must submit an online application and address your committed to the peaceful advancement of respect for human rights that extends beyond academic studies (such as voluntary work and/or work experience) and how your proposed research will further your understanding of human rights and enable you to contribute to the human rights field.

When will I know the outcome?

Applicants will be notified of the outcome by email in February of the following year. Reasons for non-selection and feedback on individual applications will not be provided.

Amount:

100% fee remission and $89,000 – $155,000

Duration:

One or more years

Quantity:

4

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