Great news for aspiring researchers! Applications are now open for the Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship (SJMN) at Monash University. In this article, we cover the scholarship’s benefits, eligibility requirements, and the complete step-by-step application process.
The Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2026-2027 is a fully funded master’s and PhD research scholarship for international students. It provides an annual living allowance of $52,352, a relocation allowance of $2,000, and a research allowance of $1,500 per year.
Funded by a private trust, the scholarship was established in memory of the late Sir James McNeill, who had a long association with Monash University. It is awarded for research projects that are environmentally responsible and socially beneficial, supporting students with living costs while they complete their studies.
Monash University, a top public research institution in Melbourne, Australia, was founded in 1958 and is the second-oldest university in Victoria. It has multiple campuses in Australia, as well as international locations in Malaysia, Italy, India, China, and South Africa.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Master’s, PhD
- Institution: Monash University
- Study Location: Australia
- Eligible Fields: Arts (School of Music only), Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Science
- Program Duration: Normal course duration
- Deadline: October 31 (annual)
Scholarship Coverage
Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship will provide
- Annual living allowance: $52,352.
- Relocation allowance: $2,000.
- 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 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 field of study: from here.
- Have qualifications which 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.
