Key Takeaways
- Macquarie University in Australia offers fully-funded Master of Research scholarships.
- The stipend for successful applicants is AUD 40,900 for one year.
- Applications close on October 31, 2026, at 11:00 PM AEDT.
Macquarie University in Australia has launched applications for its Road to Research Scholarship 2027, offering fully-funded Master of Research (MRes) scholarships to eligible students.
The scholarship includes a living stipend of AUD 40,900 for one year, covering tuition and living expenses.
Applicants must be onshore in Australia and intend to live in Sydney throughout their research candidature, starting in January 2027.
The scholarship is open to students who meet Macquarie University’s academic and English-language requirements for admission to the MRes program.
Pakistani and other overseas students can apply if they are already in Australia and meet the applicable visa and admission requirements.
The scholarship covers a broad range of academic areas, including arts and social sciences, business, criminology, education, engineering, health, information technology, language and linguistics, law, media, medicine, and psychological science.
Macquarie University will select candidates through a competitive ranking process, primarily using the Weighted Average Mark (WAM) for applicants who completed their qualification before 2020 or earned their degree from another university.
Supervisor approval is a crucial requirement for applicants, especially those applying through the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences.
Successful candidates will receive a tuition fee offset for up to one year, along with the AUD 40,900 living allowance for one year.
Additional financial support may be available in certain circumstances, including minor awards and approved income from part-time work.
