University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarships 2026: Fully Funded Opportunities
Pursue your passion for human rights with the fully funded Human Rights Scholarships 2026 at the University of Melbourne. Open to domestic and international students, this prestigious program supports Master’s and Doctoral research degrees focused on human rights advocacy and academic excellence.
Details:
Scholarship Benefits
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Full tuition waiver.
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Living allowance: $43,500 AUD per year (up to 2 years for Master’s, 3.5 years for PhD).
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Relocation grant: $2,000 AUD (within Australia) or $3,000 AUD (international).
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Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international scholars.
Eligibility Criteria
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Applicants must have applied for a Master’s or Doctoral research degree at the University of Melbourne.
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Research must focus on human rights.
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No prior completion of a research qualification at the same/higher level.
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No previous receipt of a graduate research scholarship.
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Academic excellence is essential.
Selection Criteria
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Academic merit.
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Quality of research proposal.
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Demonstrated commitment to human rights.
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Research potential.
Application Process
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Apply for admission to a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne.
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Submit the scholarship application via the university’s online portal.
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Upload required documents, including research proposal and academic records.
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Deadline: October 31, 2025.
Transform your commitment to human rights into impactful research at Australia’s leading university. 🎓✊🏽