The Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for high-achieving graduate researchers seeking financial support to pursue research at Monash University in Australia. The prestigious scholarship provides a total value of A$53,608 per year at the 2026 rate, including a living allowance, research allowance and eligible relocation support. Funded by a private trust and established in memory of the late Sir James McNeill, who had a long association with Monash University, the scholarship supports research that is both environmentally responsible and socially beneficial. Only one scholarship is offered every two years, making this a highly competitive opportunity for eligible domestic and international graduate research applicants.
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is open to both domestic and international applicants. Eligible applicants may be:
• Australian citizens;
• New Zealand citizens;
• Australian permanent residents;
• Australian humanitarian visa holders; or
• International students.
Applicants must also have submitted a scholarship application during the year in which the scholarship is offered.
A central requirement is that the proposed research must be both environmentally responsible and socially beneficial. Applicants must additionally satisfy Monash University’s competitive graduate research scholarship selection requirements and meet the university’s English language proficiency requirements for admission.
The scholarship can also support students undertaking Joint Research Awards, provided Monash University is the home institution.