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How to apply

To apply for admission and scholarship funding, follow the steps below.

Eligibility criteria:
- Prior completion of a research degree. For Australian/New Zealand applicants, this is usually an Honours degree (first class or 2A) in a relevant field. For other international applicants, this is usually a Masters degree with at least 25% of one full time equivalent year of research, including a thesis (with a grade corresponding to Honours 2A or higher (>70%) at a top Australian university). In exceptional cases, other research experience can also be considered.
- English language proficiency as evidenced by one of the following:
  - Completion of one of the accepted English tests - IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of Academic English, C1 Advanced meeting minimum requirements. Please note this is this is a BDI requirement unless you satisfy the requirement below.
  - Completion of at least two years of full-time tertiary study conducted and assessed entirely in English, in an approved country. Tertiary study must be completed within five years of the of application to Monash University.
For more details please see Monash admissions criteria.
- Review possible Research Labs and Supervisors
- Contact potential supervisors (typically via email) to express interest. Include your academic transcripts, your CV and a brief summary of your research interests and training goals.
- Discuss mutual interests and possible research projects via email. If there is sufficient interest, set up a meeting (face to face, phone or Zoom) to explore opportunities in more detail and to determine whether the supervisor is a good match for you. This is essential (and important!) before you submit an application.
- Once you and the supervisor agree on a project you should contact the Graduate Coordinator of the supervisors Department to introduce yourself and inform them.
- We will then assess your eligibility for the doctoral course. If you are eligible, we will ask you to submit an application.
- Note: From the 4th of May 2026 the Expression of Interest form is no longer required. You can check the main faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences website for more details.
You will be asked to complete our pre-eligibility assessment form. If you are eligible you will then be invited to submit a formal application (step 4).
Please upload ALL of the documentation listed in the application submission guide.
It is recommended that you also provide a copy of your Honours or Masters thesis and the examiners reports (if available).
- Go to the MyApp portal.
- Consult the step-by-step guide to assist you in completing the application form.
- Submit the application by the relevant deadline.

Scholarship outcomes are released approximately six to ten weeks after the relevant round closes. For new students, admission assessment usually begins after scholarship results have been released.

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How to apply