James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship at Monash University 2026 for Master

  •  Master
  •  31-Oct-2026
  •   Australia
  • $$  Varies

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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.

This prestigious scholarship is available for research that is both environmentally responsible and socially beneficial and helps support a graduate research student with living costs whilst studying at a Monash campus in Australia.

Monash University Information

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James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship at Monash University 2026 for Master Founded in 1958, Monash University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized town of Clayton (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Victoria. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Melbourne, Gippsland, Kuala Lumpur, Johannesburg. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, Monash University (Monash) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Monash University (Monash) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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. This 61 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant should be an international student

You must meet the following criteria:

  • have submitted a scholarship application in the year the scholarship is offered;
  • 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.

Offered Benefits

  • have submitted a scholarship application in the year the scholarship is offered;
  • 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.

Application Process

Required Documents:

Graduate research scholarships applications are submitted at the same time as your course application, unless you are already enrolled.  Whether you are a new applicant or a current student, the myApp Portal is used for both course admission and scholarship applications.  You do not need to select specific scholarships, eligible applicants are automatically considered for all available graduate research scholarships.

Note: This prestigious scholarship is awarded in the 31 October scholarship round only. Eligible applicants from Rounds 1 through to 4 (of the same year in which the scholarship is offered)  will automatically be considered for nomination by the relevant faculty. The scholarships is offered once every two years from R4/2024.

Different scholarships may have varying application requirements, so it's important to carefully review the details and ensure your application is submitted by the specified deadline.

If you are a new applicant, you must first receive an invitation to apply from the relevant faculty before beginning your application.

For more information  visit our website or contact our Graduate Research Admissions team on
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