This scholarship, worth up to $8,000, supports Indigenous Australian students by alleviating costs that can be barriers to achieving a university education.
Monash Indigenous Research Award
Monash Indigenous Research Awards (MIRA) are provided by Monash University to support Indigenous Australian students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees.
These top-up scholarships help support students with living costs and are awarded in addition to a RTP Stipend.
Scholarship details
Application dates
How to apply
Externally managed. Apply at https://www.monash.edu/study/fees-scholarships/scholarships/find-a-scholarship/indigenous-mira
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This scholarship is for:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants
Financial equity
Academic meritAreas of study:
- Any Area of Study
At Institution:
- Monash University
Study level:
- Postgraduate research
Study Load:
- Part Time
- Full Time
Location:
- WA
- ACT
- NSW
- NT
- SA
- QLD
- TAS
- VIC
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be an Indigenous Australian full-time on-campus student;
Meet the eligibility criteria for admission to a research degree; and;
Meet Monash’s English language proficiency requirements.
Be an Indigenous Australian full-time on-campus student;
Meet the eligibility criteria for admission to a research degree; and;
Meet Monash’s English language proficiency requirements.
Further Information
Monash scholarships are very competitive and are awarded based on your academic record, any research outputs and prior research experience;
If successful in receiving a MIRA, please note that the standard terms and conditions as outlined the RTP Scholarship Procedures apply, with the exceptions outlined in the eligibility criteria above.