Macquarie University offers a range of scholarships to support talented researchers, awarded through a competitive process.
Scholarships are available for students in the given fields:
- Diploma of research at the graduate level, both for international and domestic students
- MS of research
- PHD Courses for both international and domestic candidates
Research training pathway scholarships
- Macquarie’s exclusive research pathway includes the Diploma of research at graduate level, both for international and domestic students, valued at $5000 per session, Master’s of research, and PHD courses for both international and domestic candidates.
Eligibility Criteria:
Inauguration session
The eligible student:
- Student should have WAM ≥ 80 (or equivalent GPA of ≥ 6/7)
- Should be enrolled as a full student in their induction session
Subsequent session
The eligible student:
- Get at least an overall WAM ≥ 80 in their beginning session
- are enrolled full-time at the census date in their successive session.
- A graduate research diploma leads to an MRes scholarship.
Both domestic and international students who are eligible for the Graduate Diploma of Research to MS research will be given a scholarship of $38,500 annually in 2025.
Eligibility
Students are:
- Evaluated on an academic merit basis
- Assessed WAM overall
- Students with high WAMs
Note: The number of scholarships depends on the financials of the university
- Master of Research progressing to PhD scholarship
The scholarship for PHD students will be given based on competition
The three-year scholarship includes:
- Overall tuition fees
- $38,500 annually stipend
Benefits of Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarships
Scholarships may include one or more of the following:
- tuition fee
- living allowance (stipend)
- top-up living allowance (additional funding on top of base stipend)
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Visa application costs for international students.
This stipend is managed through the Department of Education based on separate universities.
Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarships Requirements
Macquarie University evaluates applications based on merit list, and the research proposal should be according to the university and supervisor’s research interests.
Application Date and Process
- Check your eligibility
Students should meet the eligibility criteria of Macquarie University for the related courses, which are available for study and scholarship during the evaluation of their application. The university will analyze the applications based on merit and research experience.
- Find a scholarship
Macquarie University offers a range of research scholarships.
- The Commonwealth-funded Research Training Program (RTP) is for domestic students, while the International Research Training Program (iRTP) is for international students.
- Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarship (MQRES) for domestic students and International Macquarie University Research Excellence (iMQRES) for international students
- Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarships (MQRES) for Indigenous Australians
- Externally funded or co-funded scholarships.
Important Dates:
- Domestic students (RTP/MQRES): Apply by 30 April 2025.
- International students (iRTP/iMQRES): Apply by 31 July 2025.
Note: Scholarships are listed on the official website of the university
- Apply for a scholarship
- New applicants to Macquarie University should follow the steps on our official website.
- Applicants who are already enrolled, have commenced the Macquarie PhD program, or have received a valid Macquarie University letter of offer for a graduate research program within the last six months, must
FAQS
Q1. What benefits do recipients receive?
They may get tuition fee coverage, a living stipend (~AUD 38,500 per year in 2025), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), relocation allowance, and visa support for internationals.
Q2. Who is eligible to apply?
Both domestic and international students who meet Macquarie’s research program entry requirements and demonstrate high academic merit.
Q3. What is the main selection criterion?
Awards are based on academic excellence, research potential, publications (if any), and supervisor support.
Q4. Do I need an offer of admission before applying?
Yes, applicants must meet entry requirements and usually secure a supervisor’s support before applying.
Q5. How long does the scholarship last?
- PhD scholarships: up to 3.5 years
- Master of Research: up to 2 years
Q6. Are international students eligible?
Yes, Macquarie offers iRTP and iMQRES scholarships specifically for international students.
Q7. What are the application deadlines for 2025?
- Domestic RTP/MQRES: closes 30 April 2025
- International iRTP/iMQRES: closes 31 July 2025
- International Road to Research (iR2R): closes 31 October 2025
Q8. How competitive are these scholarships?
They are highly competitive, with only top-ranked applicants (strong GPA/WAM, research proposal, and references) receiving awards.