Applying with us
Other application pathways
Looking to apply for a joint award with Monash as the host institution, seek readmission, or transfer between graduate research courses? See other graduate research degrees.
1. Check your eligibility
To be considered for a graduate research degree at Monash, you will need to meet our English language proficiency requirements and minimum academic entry standards. Some courses and faculties set higher thresholds, so it’s worth checking before you invest time in your application.
Use our eligibility checker to get an indication of your eligibility.
Our interactive tool is designed to help you assess your eligibility for our graduate research programs. Answer a series of questions relating to your education and professional experience and get an indication of your eligibility.
You should also review the specific requirements below.
Don’t yet meet the academic entry requirements?
There may still be a pathway into graduate research at Monash. We offer pathways through coursework degrees for applicants who have not yet completed a research-intensive qualification, and we recognise substantial professional or industry experience where it is relevant to your proposed research.
Applying for a scholarship?
Centrally managed scholarships for Australian campuses are awarded through a highly competitive process. The Graduate Research Committee prioritises applicants in accordance with the Research Training Program scholarship procedure.
Meeting the minimum academic entry requirements for admission does not mean you will be considered competitive for a scholarship - the bar is higher and the field is competitive.
To be considered for a scholarship, you must apply within an open scholarship round. See key dates below.
Find out more about applying for scholarships, fees and funding opportunities.
2. Before you apply
A well-prepared application starts before you open the form. Work through the steps below to get ready.
Each faculty has specific guidance on what they need from you. Select yours below to find out what’s expected before you apply.
Art, Design and Architecture │ Arts │ Business and Economics │ Education │ Engineering │ Information Technology │ Law │ Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences │ Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences │ Science
3. Key dates
The round you apply in determines when you would commence. Check the dates below and confirm your preferred faculty and course before you apply.
Faculty preferred commencement dates
SCHOLARSHIPS ROUNDS FOR:
| Round | Application round dates | Enrolment period |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | 1 September – 31 March | July – December (current year) |
| R3 | 4 May – 31 July* | January – June (following year) |
*Please note: R3 Closing date has been brought forward in 2026.
| Round | Application round dates | Enrolment period |
|---|---|---|
| R2 | 1 November – 31 May | July – December (current year) |
| R4 | 1 June – 31 October | January – June (following year) |
IMPORTANT: You can only submit one application per scholarship round or admission period (i.e. January - June and July - December). Ensure you confirm your preferred faculty, course and supervisor before you apply.
Want to study at our Malaysia or Indonesia campuses?
These scholarship round dates apply to Australian campuses only. For information on applications, scholarship opportunities and closing dates at our international campuses, see:
Admission only
Applications for admission only (without scholarship consideration) can be submitted at any time throughout the year.
4. Submit your application
Applications are submitted through the online application portal. Before you begin, review the Application Submission Guide for a full list of required supporting documentation.
5. What happens next?
Once you submit your application it will be directed to your preferred supervisor and faculty for review. From there, processes vary based on faculty or campus - you may be contacted for an interview or further information, or you may receive an outcome directly.
Scholarship outcomes: 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.
Note: for scholarship round 3 (international) in 2026, outcomes will be released in the week commencing 11th October 2026.
Admission outcomes: Admission-only applications are typically processed within six weeks.
