Scholarships and support

We have a wide range of scholarships for domestic and international PhD and MPhil students.

In our faculty, we have more than 250 PhD students – and over 80% of them are supported by scholarships.

To advance equity, diversity and inclusion, we also have dedicated scholarships for women in IT, Indigenous students and other underrepresented groups.

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Additional candidature benefits

In addition to scholarships, Monash IT allocates funding to support all PhD and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) students enrolled at Australian campuses. Those studying in Australia receive a A$4000 for PhD and A$2000 for MPhil for the duration of the candidature. These funds can be used for travel, fieldwork and data collection, specialised training and equipment to support conducting your research.

Faculty of Information Technology International Postgraduate Research Scholarship holders are eligible for Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the length of their visa while studying in Australia.

Support services

At Monash, you are the centre of everything we do. And it’s not just about the course. We offer you wellbeing services, careers counselling, and professional development opportunities. You can also take advantage of the academic support services and modern study facilities designed specifically for graduate students.