Research Sponsorship Agreements
The University of Melbourne has formal research training agreements with the following sponsorship bodies.
China Scholarship Council
Eligibility | Chinese citizens wishing to undertake a PhD at the University of Melbourne |
Benefits and how to apply | See the Melbourne Scholarships webpage |
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COLCIENCIAS, Colombia
Eligibility | Colombian citizens wishing to undertake a doctoral degree at the University of Melbourne |
Benefits | Tuition fees provided by COLCIENCIAS with a contribution from the University of Melbourne. A living allowance, one return international airfare and Overseas Student Health Cover provided by COLCIENCIAS |
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COLFUTURO Loan-Scholarship Program, Colombia
Eligibility | Colombian citizens wishing to undertake a research degree at University of Melbourne |
Benefits | Tuition fee discount by the University of Melbourne. A loan-scholarship of up to US$25,000 per year for a maximum of two years provided by COLFUTURO. See COLFUTURO website for more information |
How to apply | See the COLFUTURO website for eligibility and deadlines Apply to the University of Melbourne for entry to a research program If successful, apply to COLFUTURO once you have received your University offer |
Further enquiries |
CONICYT (Comision Nacional de Investigacion Cientifica y Technologica) Chile
Eligibility | Chilean citizens wishing to undertake a research degree at University of Melbourne |
Benefits | Tuition fees (covered jointly by CONICYT and the University of Melbourne) and a living allowance provided by CONICYT. For other benefits see CONICYT website |
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FIDERH (Fund for Human Resource Development) Loan-Tuition Fee Support Program, Mexico
Eligibility | Mexican citizens wishing to undertake a research degree at the University of Melbourne |
Benefits | A tuition fee discount is provided by the University of Melbourne which is supplemented by the FIDERH loan-tuition fee support program of up to $200,000 Mexican Pesos each year. The loan funds can also be used contribute to living costs and medical insurance |
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Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan
Up to fifteen sponsorships per year will be offered each year for 5 years commencing from 2016
Eligibility | Pakistan citizens wishing to undertake a PhD at University of Melbourne |
Benefits | Tuition fees and living allowance provided jointly by HEC and the University of Melbourne |
How to apply | Apply to the University of Melbourne for entry to a PhD If successful, apply to HEC once you have received your University offer |
Further enquiries |
PRONABEC, Peru
Eligibility | Peruvian professionals wishing to undertake a research degree at the University of Melbourne |
Benefits | Tuition fees covered by PRONABEC with a contribution from the University of Melbourne. A living allowance provided by PRONABEC |
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Vietnam International Education Development (VIED)
Up to ten VIED sponsorships will be offered in 2016.
Eligibility | Vietnamese citizens wishing to undertake a PhD at University of Melbourne |
VIED provides | Financial contribution to the University to partially offset the cost of tuition and living allowances |
University of Melbourne provides | Tuition fees for up to four years and a living allowance equivalent to the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships rate for up to 3.5 years |
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Further enquiries |