The Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship is a program hosted at Monash University in Australia. It is a fully funded scholarship that supports international students pursuing master’s and doctoral studies.
Annually, the scholarship which is both environmentally responsible and socially beneficial provides financial aid of up to $52,352, which covers annual living allowance, relocation allowance of $2,000, and stipend of $1,500 for annual research.
The Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship is funded by a private trust and established in memory of the late Sir James McNeill, a long-time associate of Monash University.
Monash University, founded in 1958, is a public research university based in Melbourne, Australia. It is among the country’s most prestigious universities, named after prominent World War I general Sir John Monash.
Tuition Fees
Domestic students generally pay less than foreigners. If you are an international student studying at Monash University, you will pay up to AUD 50,000 across various academic disciplines and levels.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be admitted to masters/ PhD program at Monash University
- Applicant must be proficient in English
- Applicant should not have previously held an Australian Government or Monash-funded Postgraduate Research Award for more than six months.
- Applicant must be undertaking research that is both environmentally responsible and socially beneficial.
Eligible Courses
- Arts (School of Music only)
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Science
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificate or
- Proof of citizenship
- Proof of meeting the English language proficiency requirements
- Invitation to Apply
- Research proposal
Scholarship Benefits
Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship awards financial aid covering;
- Living allowance: $52,352.
- Relocation allowance: $2,000.
- Research allowance: $1,500 (Per annum)
Application Procedure
- Visit application portal
- Register for Graduate Research Admission.
- You need to receive an invitation to apply for the scholarship before you apply. Complete an expression of interest and/or find a supervisor who agrees to supervise your research.
- On the admission application form, indicate your preferred scholarship
- Applicants will be automatically considered for all scholarships.
Deadline/Expiration: October 31, 2025
