University of Melbourne Computing and Information Systems PhD Scholarship 2025

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.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 14, 2025
• Value$70,000
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Melbourne
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyUniversity of Melbourne
• Course to studyComputer Science , Engineering , Information Technology
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

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

Requirements

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.

Conditions

This scholarship is subject to the University's Graduate Research Terms and Conditions and cannot be deferred to the following year.

Selection Process

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

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Application Deadline

August 14, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Melbourne on engit-unimelb.smartygrants.com.au to apply

Once you have submitted your application for the DR-PHILEIT course (apply here).

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 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.

When will I know the outcome?

Students will be notified of the outcome by August 14th 2025.

For more information, kindly visit University of Melbourne scholarship webpage.