Monash University – Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship 2027 | Australia | Partially Funded

The Monash University – Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship 2026 is a research funding opportunity in Australia offered through a partnership between Monash University and Museums Victoria under the Robert Blackwood Partnership. It supports doctoral and eligible research master’s students whose research projects are connected to Museums Victoria’s collections or co-supervised by both institutions.

Scholarship Benefits
Selected recipients will receive:

● An annual stipend of AUD $5,000 to support living costs during study.
● Additional top-up support that complements other research scholarships if the project qualifies.
● Access to Museums Victoria’s collections, curators, facilities, and research platforms for hands-on research experience.
● Opportunities for professional development and research collaboration with museum staff and Monash academics.

Who Can Apply?
This scholarship is open to candidates who:

● Are enrolled as a full-time PhD student (or an eligible Research Master’s student) at a Monash University campus in Australia.
● Are within the first two years of candidature if already enrolled.
● Are working on a research project that is either co-supervised by Monash and Museums Victoria or substantially focused on Museums Victoria’s collections.
● Are making satisfactory academic progress and willing to participate in partnership activities.

Eligible Research Areas
The scholarship supports a wide range of research themes connected with Museums Victoria’s collections, spanning both:

● Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS): including history, archaeology, anthropology, museum studies, cultural heritage, and social sciences.
● Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM): including paleontology, environmental science, biology, geology, data science, engineering, and physical sciences.

Number of Awards
Each year, two scholarships are awarded — typically one in HASS disciplines and one in STEM disciplines — subject to sufficient suitable applicants.

Application Process
To apply, candidates must:

● Discuss their proposed research project with a Museums Victoria curator to identify relevance.
● Obtain a letter of support from Museums Victoria and a written recommendation from Monash supervisors.
● Submit the scholarship application through Monash University’s official application system as per the faculty’s instructions.

Why You Should Apply
This scholarship provides a unique chance to conduct high-impact research using one of Australia’s most significant museum collections while gaining professional experience, academic exposure, and collaboration opportunities across cultural and scientific domains.

Take Action
Prepare your research proposal, secure curator support from Museums Victoria, compile academic records and references, and apply for the Monash University – Museums Victoria PhD Research Scholarship 2026 to advance your doctoral research and academic career in Australia.