Fully Funded 2026 Human Rights Scholarship – University of Melbourne, Australia

Are you interested in human rights and want to dive into advanced research in this important area. The University of Melbourne is currently accepting applications for the Human Rights Scholarship 2026. This fully funded opportunity is for dedicated students who want to promote human rights globally.

About the Scholarship

The Human Rights Scholarship at the University of Melbourne is a prestigious grant for graduate researchers. It helps those working on projects that can actually impact human rights policy, law, and advocacy. Recipients get full financial support, allowing them to really dive into their research and create positive change.

Scholarship Details

Eligibility

To qualify for this award, you must:

• Having applied for and met the entry requirements for a Master's or Doctorate by research degree to begin in the year of award.

• Plan to pursue graduate research in the field of human rights.
• Have not previously completed a research qualification at the same or higher level as the degree for which a scholarship is sought.
• Have not previously obtained a graduate research scholarship.

Benefits

• You can get $43,500 a year for living expenses if you're studying full-time for a Master of Research for up to two years, or for a Doctorate for up to 3.5 years. This amount might go up each year and includes some paid sick leave, maternity leave, and parental leave. 
• If you're in a Master's by Research program, you can have your full tuition covered for two years, or four years if you're in a doctoral program. 
• If you're relocating from another state or territory in Australia, you’ll receive $2,000, or $3,000 if you're coming from abroad. 
• International students who need a visa will get Single Membership for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) while studying in Australia.

Application Submission

The last date of application submission is 31st October, 2025.

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