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Supporting you in
your research
We are at the forefront of graduate research training,
offering comprehensive, diverse and innovative support
to assist you in becoming an effective researcher.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
In 2013, the Melbourne Scholarships
Program provided living allowances
and/or tuition fee scholarships to
more than 700 new graduate research
students.
Domestic students
The fees for many domestic graduate
researchers are funded by the
Australian Government via the Research
Training Scheme. For more information,
go to page 116.
Australian Postgraduate Awards
(APA) and Melbourne Research
Scholarships (MRS)
provide an annual
living allowance, relocation grant for
researchers from interstate, a thesis
allowance, and paid sick, maternity and
parenting leave.
For more information and to fnd
other available scholarships for
domestic graduate research students,
go to page 19.
International students
In 2013, more than 400 scholarships
were available to international research
students. In addition, all international
research students who are not already
receiving funding, had their Overseas
Student Health Cover (OSHC) paid by
the University.
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International Postgraduate Research
Scholarships (IPRS)
provide 100 per
cent tuition fee remission. Successful
applicants will normally also receive an
APA, which provides a living allowance
and all accompanying benefts.
Melbourne International Research
Scholarships (MIRS)
provide a living
allowance, a relocation grant, thesis
allowance, and paid sick, maternity
and parenting leave, while
Melbourne
International Fee Remission
Scholarships (MIFRS)
cover 100 per
cent of tuition fees.
For more information and to fnd other
available scholarships for international
graduate research students, go to
page 20.
To fnd out more about research
scholarships, go to:
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
The Melbourne School of Graduate
Research (MSGR) provides research
training and professional development to
graduate researchers, and offers extensive
professional development programs:
Orientation Workshop for
Graduate Researchers
A comprehensive orientation event for
all commencing research candidates.
UpSkills
A series of free workshops and
seminars on topics such as research
communication, research skills, thesis
writing, conferences and career
development.
Thesis Boot Camp
Gets you over that fnal hurdle or
kick-starts your writing if it has stalled.
Graduate Research ePortfolio
(GReP)
Offers extensive online support at all
stages of candidature.
3 Minute Thesis Competition
(3MT™)
Present your thesis in three minutes
for a chance to win research travel
scholarships and prizes.
Graduate Certifcate in
Advanced Learning and
Leadership (GCALL)
An advanced interdisciplinary program
focusing on leadership exclusively for
doctoral candidates.
Start of Career Researchers
Series
Workshops that support you with
practical advice on academic career
planning, grant seeking, research
communication and publishing.
The Writing Centre for Scholars
and Researchers
Works with publishers, editors
and literary agents to assist you in
publishing for a non-specialist audience.
Find out more:
I adopted new
ideas and styles
of learning
“
The GCALL really opened
my mind to new ideas and
different styles of learning.
The exposure to different
modes of thought and so
many amazing people has
been incredible. Learning
how to network and to work
effectively within a group will
help make any student more
employable.
”
Melina Glasson
Doctor of Philosophy,
Chemistry
new graduate research
scholarships awarded in 2013
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Applies to single rate health cover only.