Overview
The Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship (SJMN), funded by a private trust in memory of Sir James McNeill, is a prestigious award available to support a graduate research student at Monash University. It is aimed at research that is both environmentally responsible and socially beneficial.
Location: Australia
Application Deadline: 31 October each year
Total Scholarship Value: $50,291 p.a (2024 rate)
Number Offered: One every two years (from R4/2024 onwards)
Eligibility
You must be one of the following:
- Australian citizen
- New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
- International student
Criteria:
- Submitted a scholarship application in the year it is offered
- Undertaking environmentally responsible and socially beneficial research
- Meeting Monash’s competitive scholarship selection process requirements
- Meeting Monash English language proficiency requirements
Note: This scholarship is also available to students undertaking Joint Research Awards when Monash University is the home institution.
Benefits
The SJMN provides:
- Living allowance (stipend)
- Research allowance
- Relocation allowance (if eligible)
Selection Criteria
Monash scholarships are highly competitive and are awarded based on:
- Academic record
- Research outputs
- Prior research experience
Note: The standard RTP Scholarships terms and conditions apply, with exceptions outlined in the eligibility criteria above. This scholarship is open to research within the faculties of:
- Arts (School of Music only)
- Engineering
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Science
Application Process
Application for graduate research scholarships is done at the time of applying for your course, unless already enrolled. A single application is used for both admission and scholarship consideration.
Note: This scholarship is awarded in the 31 October scholarship round only and is offered once every two years from R4/2024. 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.
Many scholarships have different application processes. Ensure to read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline. If you are a new applicant, you must obtain an invitation to apply from the relevant faculty before starting your application.