Monash University Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)
Are you looking for a fully funded PhD scholarship in Australia? The Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship (SJMN) at Monash University is a prestigious graduate research award that supports outstanding students conducting environmentally responsible and socially beneficial research.
Funded by a private trust in memory of Sir James McNeill, this scholarship helps cover living costs, research expenses, and relocation support while studying at a Monash campus in Australia.
If you want to pursue a PhD in Australia with full financial support, here’s everything you need to know.
This is one of the most competitive Monash University research scholarships available.
Degree Level
The scholarship for Postgraduate Research (PhD) at Monash University.
Available Subjects
Arts (School of Music only)
Engineering
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Science
Benefits
- Living allowance (stipend) – $53,608 per year (2026 rate)
- Research allowance
- Relocation allowance (if eligible)
This financial support allows students to focus fully on research without worrying about living expenses.
Eligible Nationalities
To apply for the Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship, you must be:
An Australian citizen
A New Zealand citizen
An Australian permanent resident
An Australian humanitarian visa holder
An International student
Eligibility Criteria
You must also:
Submit a scholarship application in the year offered
Conduct research that is environmentally responsible and socially beneficial
Meet Monash’s competitive graduate research selection criteria
Meet Monash English language proficiency requirements
The scholarship is also available for Joint Research Awards where Monash is the home institution.
Monash graduate research scholarships are awarded based on:
Academic excellence
Research outputs
Prior research experience
Alignment with environmental sustainability and social impact
The standard Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship procedures apply, with specific eligibility requirements for this award.
Because only one scholarship is awarded every two years, competition is extremely high.
Application Procedure
Apply for a graduate research course at Monash
Submit your scholarship application at the same time
Eligible applicants are automatically considered for all available graduate research scholarships
Wait for faculty nomination and selection outcome
Important Notes:
The SJMN is awarded in the 31 October scholarship round only
The scholarship is offered once every two years (from R4/2024 onward)
New applicants must receive an invitation to apply from the relevant faculty before submitting their application
