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 Monash.
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When is the deadline for applications?
📅 October 31, 2025
🏆 Describe the award to me:
The James McNeil Scholarship is a prestigious fully funded graduate research scholarship awarded by Monash University, Australia.
It provides significant financial support to Master’s or PhD students conducting environmentally responsible and socially beneficial research.
🎓 Which fields qualify?
Research must fall under one of the following faculties:
- Arts (School of Music only)
- Engineering
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Science
📘 The type:
- Postgraduate
- Master’s and PhD
- Fully Funded
- Research-based
- In Australia
👥 Who is eligible to apply?
You must:
- Be an international student or an Australian/NZ citizen, permanent resident, or humanitarian visa holder
- Submit a scholarship application in the year it is offered
- Undertake research that is environmentally responsible and socially beneficial
- Meet Monash’s competitive scholarship selection criteria
- Meet Monash’s English language proficiency requirements
This scholarship also applies to Joint Research Awards if Monash is the home institution.
🧠 How Do They Choose Applicants?
Selection is highly competitive and based on:
- Academic record
- Research outputs
- Prior research experience
Applicants are automatically considered when applying for graduate research programs.
🌍 Which nations are qualified?
🌐 All countries — both domestic and international applicants are eligible.
📍 Where will the prize be accepted?
At Monash University, located in Australia.
🏅 How Many Honors?
🧾 One scholarship is offered every two years (starting from Round 4, 2024).
🎁 What Advantage Does the Award Offer?
✅ Benefits include:
- Living allowance of $52,352 per year (2025 rate)
- Research allowance
- Relocation allowance (if eligible)
⏳ What’s the Duration of the Award?
The scholarship provides support annually, with continuation contingent on satisfactory academic progress, typically:
- 2 years for Master’s by Research
- 3.5–4 years for PhD
📝 How do I Apply?
Step-by-step guide:
- 🖥 Apply for a graduate research program at Monash
- 📝 When applying, you are automatically considered for all scholarships (including this one)
- 📄 Make sure you apply within the scholarship year (before October 31, 2025)
- 📧 Wait for faculty nomination and notification (only one student is selected every two years)
No separate application is required for the scholarship.
🔗 Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
👉 Monash James McNeil Scholarship
