Monash University Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Australia
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.
This prestigious scholarship is available for research that is both environmentally responsible and socially beneficial and helps support a student with living costs whilst studying at Monash.
Applications closes: 31 October each year
Total scholarship value: Up to $36,800
Number offered: One per year
Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
- An International student
You must meet the following criteria:
- have submitted a scholarship application in the current year;
- be undertaking research that is both environmentally responsible and socially beneficial;
- meet Monash’s competitive scholarship selection process requirements; and
- meet Monash English language proficiency requirements.
Benefits
The SJMN provides:
- a living allowance (stipend);
- a research allowance; and
- a relocation allowance, if eligible.
Selection criteria
Monash scholarships are very competitive and are awarded based on your academic record, any research outputs and prior research experience.
The standard RTP Scholarships terms and conditions as outlined in the RTP Scholarship Procedures apply, with the exceptions outlined in the eligibility criteria above.
This scholarship is open to those conducting research within the faculties of Arts (School of Music only); Engineering; Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and Science.
How to apply
Application for graduate research scholarships is done at the time of applying for your course, unless you are already enrolled. A single application is used for both admission and scholarship. You do not need to specify which scholarship you are applying as you are automatically considered for all graduate research scholarships (where eligible).
Note: This prestigious scholarship is awarded in the 31 October scholarship round only. Eligible applicants from Rounds 1 though to 4 (of the same year) will automatically be considered for this scholarship.
Many scholarships can have different application processes. Make sure to read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline.
If you are a new applicant, you must have obtained an Expression of Interest (EOI) from the relevant faculty before starting your application.
For more information visit our website or contact our Graduate Research Admissions team on
E: mgro-apply@monash.edu or T: +61 3 99051538