Are you dedicated to using significant academic research to advance human rights? Applications for the 2026 Human Rights Scholarship at the University of Melbourne are now being accepted. Graduate research students committed to the nonviolent advancement and defense of human rights, both domestically and abroad, are supported by this esteemed and fully funded program.
In addition to complete tuition, the award offers international recipients relocation assistance, a sizable living allowance, and overseas student health coverage (OSHC). It is intended to encourage students who exhibit a strong dedication to social justice, humanitarian work, or community involvement in the area of human rights, in addition to their academic brilliance.
The University of Melbourne, one of the best universities in the world and ranked #1 in Australia, provides a lively research environment where students collaborate with top academics and professionals.Modern facilities, individualized research guidance, and a worldwide network of human rights scholars and activists will all be available to you.
The university provides a welcoming and multicultural academic environment and is located in Melbourne, a city well-known for its safety, variety, and standard of living. Regardless of your enthusiasm for Indigenous justice, gender equality, refugee rights, or other human rights issues, this grant offers a special opportunity to translate your study into practical application.
Take your academic and advocacy path to the next level by applying now.
Host Country: Australia
University: University of Melbourne
Opportunity Type: PhD, Masters
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- must be submitting an application for or accepted into a University of Melbourne Master by Research or PhD program.
- The field of human rights must be the specific subject of the research.
- should have professional, volunteer, or academic experience that demonstrates a strong dedication to human rights activism.
- must not have earned a graduate research degree at the same level before.
- must not have previously been awarded a University of Melbourne graduate research fellowship.
Benefits:
- AUD $43,500 per year (pro rata for students enrolled part-time), with annual indexation
- Up to two years for master’s by research programs and up to four years for doctoral degrees are covered by full tuition fees.
- For students moving from within Australia, relocation assistance is AUD $2,000; for those moving from outside, it is AUD $3,000.
- International students on student visas are covered by a single policy called Overseas Student Health Coverage (OSHC).
Deadline: 31 October 2025
