Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2023 (Fully Funded)


Masters / PhD | October 31 (annual) | Fully funded

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Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2023-2024 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for master's and doctoral research studies. This scholarship covers an annual living allowance: of $36,800, a relocation allowance: of $550, and a research allowance per annum: of $1,500.

The Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship (SJMN) is funded by a private trust and was established in memory of the late Sir James McNeill, who had a long association with Monash University.

This prestigious scholarship is available for research that is both environmentally responsible and socially beneficial and helps support a student with living costs whilst studying at Monash.

Monash University is a public research university based in Melbourne, Australia. Named for prominent World War I general, Sir John Monash, it was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the State of Victoria. The university has a number of campuses, four of which are in Victoria (Clayton, Caulfield, Peninsula, and Parkville), and one in Malaysia. Monash also has a research and teaching center in Prato, Italy, a graduate research school in Mumbai, India, and a graduate school in Suzhou, China. Monash University courses are also delivered at other locations, including South Africa.

Opportunity Focus Areas:

  • Arts (School of Music only)
  • Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Health Sciences
  • Science

Program Period:

Scholarship is available for normal duration of study

Scholarship Coverage:

Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship will provide

  • Annual living allowance: $36,800.
  • Relocation allowance: $1,500.
  • Research allowance per annum: $1,500

Eligibility Criteria for Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship:

To be eligible for Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Required Language: English.
  • English Language Test requirements for General: (6.5) overall (no band less than 6.0) in IELTS, and (79 +) Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 & Writing 21 in TOEFL.
  • English Language Test requirements for Arts, Business and Economics: (7) overall (no band less than 6.5) in IELTS, and (94 +) Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20 & Writing 24 TOEFL.
  • Eligible Countries: All world countries
  • An International student.
  • A New Zealand citizen.
  • An Australian citizen.
  • Australian permanent resident.
  • Australian humanitarian visa holder.
  • Check the qualifications for admission to research master’s according to field of study: from here.
  • Have qualifications which in the opinion of GRC are deemed equivalent.
  • Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant’s academic record, research output and prior research experience.
  • Have not previously held an Australian Government or Monash-funded Postgraduate Research Award for more than six months.
  • Have submitted a scholarship application in the current year.
  • Be undertaking research that is both environmentally responsible and socially beneficial.
Check the qualifications for admission to research master’s according to field of study: from here

How to Apply for Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship:

  • You need to receive an invitation to apply before you apply. To receive one, you’ll need to complete an expression of interest and/or find a supervisor who agrees to supervise your research. This depends on the faculty/institute.
  • Register for Graduate Research Admission and Scholarship, by clicking on “Apply Now“.
  • All sections of the online application are explained.
  • Indicate that you wish to be considered for a scholarship on the application form. There is no need to fill out a separate application form.

You do not need to specify which scholarship you are applying to as you are automatically considered for all graduate research scholarships (where eligible).

Required Documents:

  • Official academic transcripts, degree certificate or testamur from awarding institution (including an explanation of the grading schema).
  • Proof of citizenship.
  • Proof of meeting the English language proficiency requirements.
  • Invitation to Apply.
  • Research proposal.
English language proficiency