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Monash University Maxwell King PhD Scholarship 2027


Country: Australia

University: Monash University

Degree: PhD

Deadline: 2026-10-31


Description

The Monash University Maxwell King PhD Scholarship 2027 is a prestigious research scholarship for outstanding candidates undertaking a full-time PhD at a Monash University campus in Australia. The scholarship is available to Australian and international students and supports doctoral research across a broad range of disciplines. The scholarship provides a living allowance of A$53,608 per year based on the 2026 rate, together with a research allowance of A$1,500 per year and a relocation allowance for eligible students relocating to Australia. Two scholarships are offered each year, with one intended for Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines and one for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics disciplines. Applicants must submit a scholarship application, meet Monash's competitive graduate research scholarship requirements and satisfy the University's English language proficiency requirements. Selection is highly competitive and considers academic excellence, research outputs and prior research experience. Graduate research scholarship applications are submitted together with the course application through Monash's application portal. The Maxwell King Scholarship is awarded in the 31 October scholarship round, and eligible applicants are automatically considered for available graduate research scholarships. Applicants should also meet the admission and research requirements of their proposed PhD program.


Benefits

  • A$53
  • 608 annual living stipend
  • A$1
  • 500 annual research allowance
  • Relocation allowance for eligible students
  • PhD research support

Eligibility

  • Australian or international student
  • Full-time PhD applicant
  • Meet Monash graduate research admission requirements
  • Meet Monash English language requirements
  • Strong academic record
  • Research outputs and prior research experience

Required Documents

  • PhD application
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • Grading scale
  • English language proficiency evidence (IELTS/TOEFL or accepted alternative
  • where applicable)
  • Research proposal
  • Academic CV
  • Two referee details
  • Proof of relevant research experience


Programs Offered

  • PhD research programs in Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Engineering and Mathematics
  • Other eligible Monash PhD research disciplines

How to Apply

  • Choose an eligible Monash PhD program
  • review the research admission requirements
  • submit an expression of interest where required
  • prepare the PhD and scholarship application
  • submit both through the Monash Graduate Research Admission and Scholarship Application portal
  • and apply by the 31 October scholarship round

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