Overview
The University of Melbourne’s Human Rights Scholarship is open to eligible domestic and international applicants starting graduate research in human rights.
About the Opportunity
The award combines research funding with selection based on the application and course-entry assessment.
Benefits
The published 2026 living allowance is AUD44,500 annually, subject to award duration. Benefits also include fee remission, eligible relocation support and single overseas-student health cover where applicable. This is not a confirmed 2027 stipend rate.
Eligibility
Applicants need a graduate-research admission offer for the award year, a human-rights research focus and no completed research qualification at the same or a higher level.
Application Process
Complete the online scholarship application and explain your contribution to human rights beyond academic study and the purpose of your proposed research.
Required Documents
Prepare the application statements and evidence requested by the form; make sure your admission-offer information is accurate.
Deadline
31 October 2026.
Summary Table
| Category | Scholarships |
|---|---|
| Key timing | 31 October 2026. |
Conclusion
Choose examples that make your commitment specific: what issue did you address, what did you do and what did you learn? Connect your proposed research question to a realistic contribution rather than promising to solve an entire social problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AUD44,500 confirmed as the 2027 rate?
No. The official page labels that amount as its 2026 rate.
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