☰
Macquarie University provides a range of generous scholarships to support exceptional graduate researchers. Applications are currently ongoing for these prestigious scholarships.
Opportunity Details
Scholarships are available for study in the following courses:
All scholarships are considered and awarded through a competitive process.
Major scholarship round dates for Session 1 2025.
| Scholarship Name | Applications Open | Applications Close |
|---|---|---|
| International Research Scholarship Round | Monday 17 June 2024 | Wednesday 31 July 2024 |
| International Road to Research Scholarship | Monday 17 June 2024 | Thursday 31 October 2024 |
| Domestic Research Scholarship Round | Sunday 1 September 2024 | Thursday 31 October 2024 |
| Domestic Road to Research Scholarship | Sunday 1 September 2024 | Thursday 31 October 2024 |
Scholarships may include one or more of the following:
From 1 January 2025, the standard rate for stipend scholarships awarded to graduate researchers at Macquarie University will be raised by ten per cent to $38,500 per annum (full-time rate).
The Graduate Diploma of Research scholarship is valued at $5000 per session and is paid as a lump sum.
Applicants for graduate research scholarships at Macquarie University must meet the minimum entry criteria to the relevant course of study and should review the available courses listed for each scholarship on the scholarship search tool when considering their application.
Macquarie University assesses and ranks applicants based primarily on academic merit and research experience. Alignment of the proposed research topic with the University’s research priorities and the strength of the supervisory team may also be considered.
Learn more about the scholarship rating criteria.
Specific eligibility criteria apply to research pathway scholarships, which support Macquarie University students as they progress through the research pathway.
Learn more about submitting an application.
New applicants to Macquarie University must:
Applicants who are already enrolled (commenced the Macquarie PhD program in session 2 2024 only) or have received a valid Macquarie University letter of offer for a graduate research program within the last six months, must:
Macquarie University will advise the successful applicant of entitlements at the time of scholarship offer.
Apply for Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarships