Human Rights Scholarship 2026 ·University of Melbourne

Overview

This program offers the prestigious Human Rights Scholarship 2026 at the University of Melbourne, providing fully funded support for graduate research focused on human rights and social justice.

Eligibility

Applicants can include both domestic and international students who have received an offer for a graduate research degree in the scholarship year and are committed to human rights.

Benefits

• Full tuition fee remission for up to 2 years (Master by Research) or 4 years (Doctoral).
• Generous living allowance of AUD $44,500 per year.
• Relocation grant of AUD $2,000 (from outside Victoria) or AUD $3,000 (from outside Australia).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students.
• Total scholarship value estimated between AUD $89,000 – AUD $155,000.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit an online application, a statement addressing their commitment to human rights, and explanations of their relevant volunteer or professional experience and research contributions.

Deadline

Applications open on April 1, 2026, and close on October 31, 2026.