Description

Approximately 100 MIRS are awarded each year. Both commencing and currently enrolled international

research higher degree students may apply. For more information, visit

http://cms.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/pgrad/international/available/mirs

Duration and Value

Duration: 3.0 years

Annual value: $A 22,500.00

Total value: $A 71,340.00

Extra Details: The scholarships provide: a stipend of $22,500 per year (2010 APA rate)? a thesis allowance

of up to $420 for master studies and $840 for PhD studies? and a relocation grant of up to $2,000 for

students moving from interstate, or up to $3,000 for students moving from overseas. Tenure is the

standard duration of the course, less any time already enrolled (doctoral candidates may be granted an

extension of up to 6 months).

Important Dates

Application closing date: 31 October

Eligibility criteria

General information

Applicants from all overseas countries (except New Zealand) who have received an unconditional offer of

a place will be considered. Applicants are ineligible for consideration if they are already in receipt of a

scholarship that provides a living allowance or have already completed a degree at an equivalent level to

the course for which they are seeking a scholarship.

Eligible institutions

This scholarship is only available at the following educational institutions:

• The University of Melbourne (UniMelb)

This scholarship is available at any Australian institution located at the following states:

• Victoria

Eligible courses

Course Level

This scholarship is only available for the following course levels:

• Masters Research
• Doctor of Philosophy