McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarships support postgraduate research students to develop their potential as future leaders in their chosen field. Applications for the McNeill Scholarship are open from January to March every year. The value of the grant is AU$20,000 per annum, which can be used at any Australian tertiary institution or recognized institute of further education irrespective of its location.

Applications for the Sir James McNeill postgraduate research scholarship program are now open. If you are looking to further your academic career as a researcher, this is an opportunity not to be missed. It is a fully funded scholarship that offers the chance of pursuing a Ph.D. or master’s degree in any subject at any accredited university of your choice anywhere in the world. If you are eligible and interested, apply now before the closing date on 31st October. To learn more about this opportunity and read our eligibility and application information below.

About Sir James McNeill postgraduate research scholarships

The Sir James McNeill postgraduate research scholarships are open to applicants from any country who have completed their undergraduate degrees. Each scholarship provides a stipend of A$21,000, which is paid in 12 monthly installments from January to December each year. The value of the stipend will be pro-rated if the research degree commences on or after 1 July 2020.

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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:  $36,200.
• 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.
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• 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.

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.

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