Graduate Research Scholarships
Melbourne School of Engineering has almost allocated all MIRS and MRS for 2013.
There is a final meeting of the Scholarship Committee on 12 July. Please note that there are only a small number of scholarships to be allocated at this meeting.
If you have been offered candidature and wish to commence research in 2013 you may need to negotiate a studentship with your supervisor where possible, we recommend you contact your supervisor to raise this possibility with them. Alternatively, you may defer your offer for candidature to 2014 and be considered for as part of the 2014 scholarship allocation. The first meeting of the Melbourne School of Engineering’s Scholarship Committee for the 2014 intake is 31 October 2013.
Any scholarships that were offered for 2013 that are subsequently declined will be reallocated in exceptional circumstances.
The international standing of the University of Melbourne and the Melbourne School of Engineering (MSE) mean that we receive a large number of exceptional applications from prospective students every year competing for a limited number of scholarships.
A number of other scholarships are available and these require a separate application process.
University and Melbourne School of Engineering Scholarships
All prospective applicants are automatically considered for the following scholarships. A separate application form is not required for these scholarships however they should be selected on your application for candidature form.
International Candidates
International Post Graduate Research Scholarship (IPRS)
IPRS and APA are allocated centrally by the University, and are subject to one deadline each per year. These scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis for all applications received by the closing date.
MIRS and MRS are allocated by Melbourne School of Engineering and will be awarded in four rounds for 2013. (See below.) Recipients of a MIRS are also provided a fee remission scholarship (MIFRS).
International Candidates
All International candidates who submit an application for graduate research candidature, complete with all required documentation, by August 31 are automatically considered for IPRS, MIRS and MIFRS scholarships for the following year.
Applications received after August 31 are only considered for MIRS and MIFRS scholarships in the Melbourne School of Engineering Scholarship Rounds detailed below.
Local Candidates
All local candidates who submit an application for graduate research candidature, complete with all required documentation, by October 31 are automatically considered for APA and MRS for the following year.
Applications received after October 31 are only considered for an MRS scholarship in the Melbourne School of Engineering Scholarship Rounds detailed below.
Key Dates
| Applications for admission that are complete and received by this date | for research to commence at this time | will be eligible for these scholarships* | MIRS, MIFRS and MRS are allocated by Engineering & IT at this meeting | Applicants will be notified about the outcome of MIRS or MRS allocations by this date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2013 | First or second half year 2014 | IPRS and APA MIRS, MIFRS and MRS |
31 October 2013 | 7 November 2013 |
| 30 September 2013 | First or second half year 2014 | APA MIRS, MIFRS and MRS |
13 December 2013 | 20 December 2013 |
| 31 October 2013 | First or second half year 2014 | APA MIRS, MIFRS and MRS |
4 February 2014 | 11 February 2014 |
| 28 February 2014 | First or second half year 2014 | MIRS, MIFRS and MRS | 15 April 2014 | 22 April 2014 |
| 31 May 2014 | Second half year 2014 | MIRS, MIFRS and MRS | 7 July 2014 | 14 July 2014 |
* IPRS and APA are awarded by Melbourne Scholarships office.
What is a competitive score for these Scholarships?
- 80%
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- Usually meets the minimum admission requirement for research at Engineering & IT, but does not guarantee admission.
- 2013 cutoff for APA for local applicants.
- Minimum score required for an International student to be offered a MIFRS if also supported by a studentship.
- Is not usually competitive for a MIRS scholarship for international applicants.
- 85%
- Indicative of 2013 scores for International graduates of University of Melbourne who were awarded MIRS and MIFRS.
- 88%
- Indicative of a competitive score for a MIRS and MIFRS for international applicants.
- 92%
- 2013 cutoff for IPRS for international applicants, awarded by the University centrally.
A number of scholarships are available to current research candidates with Melbourne School of Engineering including scholarships to present a paper at a conference or complete further research or field work overseas.
Please see the additional scholarhips for further information.
In addition current research candidates can also reapply for the scholarships described below.
University and Melbourne School of Engineering Scholarships
Current students who have not previously been awarded an IPRS, APA, MIRS or MRS and have at least 12 months of their tenure remaining can apply for one of these scholarships and will be considered as part of the cohort for the coming year.
International Candidates
Current students must submit an application to be considered for an IPRS or MIRS by August 31.
Applications for the scholarships received after August 31 are only considered for MIRS scholarships in the Melbourne School of Engineering Scholarship Rounds detailed below.
Applicants should apply via the student portal. Closing dates and meeting dates as outlined below will be applied to current students who complete an application. Students must have at least 12 months remaining on their tenure and meet the other eligibility criteria to be considered.
Local Candidates
Current students must submit an application to be considered for an APA or a MRS by October 31.
Applications for these scholarships received after October 31 are only considered for MRS scholarships in the Melbourne School of Engineering Scholarship Rounds detailed below.
Applicants should apply via the student portal. Closing dates and meeting dates as outlined below will be applied to current students who complete an application. Students must have at least 12 months remaining on their tenure and meet the other eligibility criteria to be considered.
Closing Dates
| Applications for admission that are complete and received by this date | for research to commence at this time | will be eligible for these scholarships* | MIRS, MIFRS and MRS are allocated by Engineering & IT at this meeting | Applicants will be notified about the outcome of MIRS or MRS allocations by this date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2013 | First or second half year 2014 | IPRS and APA MIRS, MIFRS and MRS |
31 October 2013 | 7 November 2013 |
| 30 September 2013 | First or second half year 2014 | APA MIRS, MIFRS and MRS |
13 December 2013 | 20 December 2013 |
| 31 October 2013 | First or second half year 2014 | APA MIRS, MIFRS and MRS |
4 February 2014 | 11 February 2014 |
| 28 February 2014 | First or second half year 2014 | MIRS, MIFRS and MRS | 15 April 2014 | 22 April 2014 |
| 31 May 2014 | Second half year 2014 | MIRS, MIFRS and MRS | 7 July 2014 | 14 July 2014 |
* IPRS and APA are awarded by Melbourne Scholarships office.
What is a competitive score for these Scholarships?
- 80%
-
- Usually meets the minimum admission requirement for research at Engineering & IT, but does not guarantee admission.
- 2013 cutoff for APA for local applicants.
- Minimum score required for an International student to be offered a MIFRS if also supported by a studentship.
- Is not usually competitive for a MIRS scholarship for international applicants.
- 85%
- Indicative of 2013 scores for International graduates of University of Melbourne who were awarded MIRS and MIFRS.
- 88%
- Indicative of a competitive score for a MIRS and MIFRS for international applicants.
- 92%
- 2013 cutoff for IPRS for international applicants, awarded by the University centrally.
Additional Engineering Scholarships
A number of other scholarships are available and these require a separate application process. Eligibility for these scholarships varies and may be dependent on your area of study or background.