The Road to Research Scholarship is for international applicants who are eligible to commence the Macquarie Master of Research (MRes) in Sydney, Australia in Session 1 2026. This scholarship supports students undertaking short research projects of the Master of Research (MRes). 
The Macquarie  Master of Research provides thorough research-relevant training for candidates interested in shorter research projects or pursuing a research career
     
    
        Macquarie University Information
        
                
                     
                
            
                     Founded in 1964, Macquarie University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Sydney (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), New South Wales.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, Macquarie University (MU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Macquarie University (MU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
                Founded in 1964, Macquarie University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Sydney (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), New South Wales.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, Macquarie University (MU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Macquarie University (MU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 
            
            
        
        
     
    
        Eligibility Criteria
        Awards will only be available to applicants who, at the time of application:
	- Are not an Australian/New Zealand citizen, or an Australian permanent resident
- Are onshore in Australia at the time of application
- Intend to reside in Sydney, Australia during their candidature
- Plan to undertake a Master of Research in January 2026 (S1 2026)
- Are enrolling as full-time students
- Meet the  English language requirements for Macquarie graduate research degrees
- Meet the  admission criteria for the Master of Research (refer to  schedule 2.3)
- Have confirmation of supervision from an eligible Macquarie University researcher (compulsory for FMHHS and desirable for the other faculties)
- International applicants will need a valid Student Visa in order to commence their program. If they do not have a valid Student Visa, they may commence their study on an alternative Australian visa type that permits full time study until the end of June 2027.
 
    
        Offered Benefits
        The scholarship comprises:
	- a tuition fee offset for a maximum of one year
- a living allowance stipend of $39,700 for one year.
 
    
        Application Process
        Go to  Macquarie University on mq-edu.t1cloud.com to apply 
For more details, visit  Macquarie University Scholarship webpage