Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
1 Apr 2026
Applications close
31 Oct 2026
Benefit amount
100% fee remission and $89,000 - $155,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Future study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
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
Amount:
100% fee remission and $89,000 - $155,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
4
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
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Future study
Need help understanding the process?
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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.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Open for applications
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