University of Melbourne 2025 Human Rights Scholarship for Postgraduate Students

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.

• Table of Content
• About University of Melbourne
• Human Rights Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Human Rights Scholarship
• Requirements for Human Rights Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Human Rights Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne (informally Melbourne University) is an Australian public research university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria. Times Higher Education ranks Melbourne as 33rd in the world, while the Academic Ranking of World Universities places Melbourne 44th in the world (both first in Australia).... continue reading

Human Rights Scholarship

Application Deadline	31 Oct 2025
Country to study	Australia
School to study	University of Melbourne
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	University of Melbourne
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Human Rights Scholarship

• Living allowance of $43,500 per year pro rata (2025 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

Requirements for Human Rights Scholarship Qualification

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Have applied for and meet the entry requirements for a Master or Doctorate by research degree for commencement in the year of award
• 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
• Not have previously received a graduate research scholarship

Interview date, Process and Venue for Human Rights Scholarship

Eligible applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit, the area of study in and level of commitment to human rights, and the strength of supporting documentation.

Application Deadline

October 31, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Melbourne on unimelb-scholarships.smartygrants.com.au to apply

The scholarship will be available for awarding in 2026.

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.

For more details, visit University of Melbourne scholarship webpage