Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2023 (Fully Funded)

Posted by: Opportunities Staff || Categories: International Scholarships, Masters Scholarships, PhD Scholarships

Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2023-2024 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is offered for master’s and doctoral research studies. This scholarship covers an annual living allowance: of $36,800, a relocation allowance: of $550, and a research allowance per annum: of $1,500.

Pursue your studies in Australia. Good news! Applications for Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship are currently open. In this article, we will explain in detail about this scholarship, its benefits and step by step application process.

The Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship (SJMN) is funded by a private trust and was established in memory of the late Sir James McNeill, who had a long association with Monash University.

Scholarship Coverage

Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship will provide

• Annual living allowance:  $36,800.
• Relocation allowance: $1,500.
• Research allowance per annum: $1,500.

Eligibility Criteria for Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship

To be eligible for Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

• Required Language: English.
  • English Language Test requirements for General: (6.5) overall (no band less than 6.0) in IELTS, and (79 +) Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 & Writing 21 in TOEFL.
  • English Language Test requirements for Arts, Business, and Economics: (7) overall (no band less than 6.5) in IELTS, and (94 +) Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20 & Writing 24 TOEFL.
• Eligible Countries: All world countries
  • An International student.
  • A New Zealand citizen.
  • An Australian citizen.
  • Australian permanent resident.
  • Australian humanitarian visa holder.
• Check the qualifications for admission to research master’s according to the field of study: from here.
• Have qualifications that in the opinion of GRC are deemed equivalent.
• Scholarships are awarded based on an applicant’s academic record, research output, and prior research experience.
• Have not previously held an Australian Government or Monash-funded Postgraduate Research Award for more than six months.
• Have submitted a scholarship application in the current year.
• Be undertaking research that is both environmentally responsible and socially beneficial.

How to Apply for Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship:

1. You need to receive an invitation to apply before you apply. To receive one, you’ll need to complete an expression of interest and/or find a supervisor who agrees to supervise your research. This depends on the faculty/institute.
2. Register for Graduate Research Admission and Scholarship, by clicking on “Apply Now“.
3. All sections of the online application are explained here.
4. Indicate that you wish to be considered for a scholarship on the application form. There is no need to fill out a separate application form.

You do not need to specify which scholarship you are applying for as you are automatically considered for all graduate research scholarships (where eligible).