Computing and Information Systems PhD Scholarship

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Victoria, Australia
Fees

Award value

See below

Fees

Funding type

Free products/services

Fees

Deadline

1 November 2026

Fees

Study level

Postgraduate

About this scholarship

Awarding Institution

The University of Melbourne

Number of awards

1 per year (avg)

What does this scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees
  • Stipend

Free products/services

  • 100% fee remission and up to AUD $70,000

Entry requirements

Nationality

All International

Gender

Applicable to all genders

Delivery mode

All types of delivery mode

Selection approach

Only selective applicants are considered

Study mode

Full Time

Intake year

All intakes

Other criteria

Academic excellence

Course subject and study level you are applying for

Subject area(s)*

Computer Science and IT

Study level

Postgraduate

Subject area(s)*

Engineering

Study level

Postgraduate

Other eligibility requirements

The Computing and Information Systems PhD Scholarship is offered to high achieving graduates of the University of Melbourne Master of Computer Science who are enrolling in the Doctor of Philosophy – Engineering and Information Technology in Computing and Information Systems.

Benefits

This scholarship provides a fortnightly top-up stipend at the rate of $20,000 per year (full-time student rate) for up to 3.5 years.

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

Have applied for and met requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy – Engineering and Information Technology in Computing and Information Systems

Have graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Master of Computer Science.

Selection basis

Students are shortlisted based on their

  • Academic excellence

Selection criteria

The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel, based on their application and prior academic performance.

How to apply

Application process

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

Application details (from the awarding institution)

Once you have submitted your application for the DR-PHILEIT course.

Application requirements

    Please submit the following documentation for the CIS PhD scholarship via the below link, late applications will not be considered:

    You must submit an application and include:

    Your CV

    Academic transcript for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies

    Your research proposal

    A personal statement addressing your leadership skills, commitment to personal and professional growth, creativity and innovation, and desire to contribute to society.

    A letter of support from your prospective supervisor outlining their views on your potential to be an ambassador for the Faculty of Engineering and IT.

Application deadline

1 November 2026

Contact Institution

Contact the institution for more details on the application process, eligibility, and any other information about the scholarship and courses offered.

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