The opportunity for those hoping to push boundaries in human rights now beckons as the University of Melbourne opens the application process for its Human Rights Scholarship 2027, offering financial incentives for local and international students undertaking eligible graduate research. Aims To foster research focused on the field of human rights and encourage the undertaking of research which contributes to advancing and protecting human rights at both national and international level. Award What the award is worth – Living Allowance – $44,500 per annum (2026 rate, full time)- up to two years for a Master by Research or three and a half years for a Doctoral degree;- Full tuition fee offset- up to two years for a Master by Research program or four years for a Doctoral degree.
Award Eligibility All international students applying for a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne and whose proposed research is in the area of human rights, in addition to local students who are applying for a graduate research program.
Selection Criteria – Students demonstrating a strongacademicbackground and genuine dedication to the advancement of knowledge andunderstanding relating to human rights disciplines. – Proposed research being aligned with University research areas. Application closeThe last application closing date for the University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarships 2027 is 31 October 2026. Further InformationThose pursuing a PhD, and keen to research on human rights for the future can apply for the University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarships 2027 that can equip such students with more information on the human rights domain. Students who plan on developing a career for themselves in human rights may take their career to greater heights through thisscholarshipasit is a good opportunity forthem to research on the field of study.

