The Monash University – Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship is available for international students from around the world who want to pursue PhD research studies at Monash University, Australia, for the academic year 2025-2026. This Ph.D. Scholarship offers an annual stipend of $5,000.
The Robert Blackwood partnership is a joint effort between Monash University and Museums Victoria. Its goal is to support new research ideas and projects that lead to high-impact collaborations and important external funding.
Two scholarships are awarded each year (depending on suitable applicants):
- One for the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) fields.
- One for the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
Monash University is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. It is named after Sir John Monash, a famous general from World War I, and was established in 1958. It is the second oldest university in the State of Victoria. The university has multiple campuses, including four in Victoria (Clayton, Caulfield, Peninsula, and Parkville) and one in Malaysia. Monash also has a research and teaching center in Prato, Italy, a graduate research school in Mumbai, India, and a graduate school in Suzhou, China. Monash University also offers courses in other locations, such as South Africa.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: PhD
- Institution: Monash University
- Study in: Australia
- Opportunity Focus Areas: Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) disciplines, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines
- Program Period: 3-4 years (full time)
- Number of Scholarships: 2
- Deadline: May 1, 2025
Scholarship Coverage
The Monash University – Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship will provide an annual stipend of $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Monash University – Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship, candidates must meet the following requirements:
Required Language:
- General English Language Test:
- IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL: Overall score of 79+ with minimum scores of Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, and Writing 21
- For Arts, Business, and Economics:
- IELTS: Overall score of 7.0 (no band less than 6.5)
- TOEFL: Overall score of 94+ with minimum scores of Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, and Writing 24
Eligible Countries: Open to all countries worldwide
Other Requirements:
- Must be a full-time PhD student, either commencing or continuing, and enrolled in Research Quarter 1 at a Monash campus in Australia.
- Must be working on projects co-supervised by Monash and Museums Victoria or focused on aspects of Museums Victoria’s collection.
- Must be in the first two years of candidature and meet all course requirements (e.g., milestones) in a timely manner.
- Must have a bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, including a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field.
- Must have completed a course leading to a qualification considered equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field by the department, faculty, or committee.
- Must have a master’s degree with a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full-time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. A grade of honours 2A or higher in the research thesis or project is expected.
- Must have qualifications deemed equivalent by the Graduate Research Committee (GRC).
- Scholarships are awarded based on academic record, research output, and prior research experience.
- Must not have previously held an Australian Government or Monash-funded Postgraduate Research Award for more than six months.
To retain this scholarship:
- You must comply with Monash University’s RTP Scholarship policy and procedures.
- You must be willing to participate in activities that showcase the Robert Blackwood Partnership, such as research seminars and promotional events.
- You will need to complete a report on your collaboration with Museums Victoria after submitting your thesis.
How to Apply for Monash University – Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship?
Please follow the following application instructions to apply for Monash University – Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship:
- You will need to discuss your project with a relevant Museums Victoria curator.
- You will be required to provide a letter of support from Museums Victoria as well as a written recommendation (maximum 1 A4 page) from your proposed/current supervisors regarding the relevance and quality of the project as part of your application.
- Click here to apply for the scholarship.
Required Documents:
- Academic curriculum vitae.
- Official academic transcripts, degree certificate or testamur from awarding institution (including an explanation of the grading schema).
- Proof of citizenship.
- Proof of meeting the English language proficiency requirements.
- Invitation to Apply.
- Research proposal.
Should no pre-existing relationship with a Museums Victoria Curator exist, please contact Mr Timothy Stranks (Museums Victoria) by email (tstranks@museum.vic.gov.au).
To apply and know more about Monash University – Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship, please visit the official website: