Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
1 Oct 2025
Applications close
1 Nov 2025
Benefit amount
100% fee remission and up to $70,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Future study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The Computing and Information Systems PhD Scholarship is offered to high achieving graduates of the University of Melbourne Master of Computer Science who are enrolling in the Doctor of Philosophy – Engineering and Information Technology in Computing and Information Systems.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a fortnightly top-up stipend at the rate of $20,000 per year (full-time student rate) for up to 3.5 years.
Amount:
100% fee remission and up to $70,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Have applied for and met requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy – Engineering and Information Technology in Computing and Information Systems
- Have graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Master of Computer Science.
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel, based on their application and prior academic performance.
Conditions
This scholarship is subject to the University's Graduate Research Terms and Conditions and cannot be deferred to the following year.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Future study
Study area:
Engineering; Information technology and computer science
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How to apply
Once you have submitted your application for the DR-PHILEIT course (apply here).
Please submit the following documentation for the CIS PhD scholarship via the below link, late applications will not be considered:
You must submit an application and include:
- Your CV
- Academic transcript for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies
- Your research proposal
- A personal statement addressing your leadership skills, commitment to personal and professional growth, creativity and innovation, and desire to contribute to society.
- A letter of support from your prospective supervisor outlining their views on your potential to be an ambassador for the Faculty of Engineering and IT.
When will I know the outcome?
Students will be notified of the outcome by 19th December 2025.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Open for applications
Applications open:
1 Oct 2025
Applications close:
1 Nov 2025
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