维多利亚大学（墨尔本）

Please see the following update from VU Melbourne.

Victoria University (VU) offers a 20% scholarship for research courses starting in February 2026.

I. Master of Applied Research and PhD Integrated - For applicants with no background required

ForMaster of Applied Research Master of Applied Research andPhD Integrated PhD Integrated — (Designed for applicants with no research background)

In theEarly Childhood and Businessfields, VU only requires:

• Resume (CV) — Highlight educational background and work experience relevant to early childhood education or related fields (Education, Arts, Psychology, etc.)
• Expression of Interest (EOI) — 1-2 pages, including: Your research questions, objectives, and research field, The importance of the research (research problem, knowledge gaps, theoretical/practical significance)
• Optional content: Explain how your project relates to existing literature (5-10 academic references, approximately 200-300 words)
• Optional content: Proposed methodology and research techniques (approximately 400 words)
• Important note: The expression of interest must be your own original work and clearly express why you are interested in this field — No AI writing allowed!

Once applicants have their CV and EOI ready, they can submit the application immediately, and the faculty will help match them with a suitable research supervisor.

II.Master of Research or PhD - For applicants with research background

If applicants have a research background, they can apply for Master of Research or PhD

This type of application requires submission of a full research proposal. Please refer to the following link for the application process:
https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/apply-to-vu/apply-for-graduate-research

For the February 2026 intake, we can accept applications from onshore students until mid-January 2026

Here is the list of VU's research focus areas:
https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/fees-scholarships/scholarships/graduate-research-scholarships/research-focus-outlines-for-research-degrees

I am hoping you all are travelling well into the last quarter of the 2025!

I would like to remind you about the 20% scholarship for research courses at VU for the Feb 2026 intake. I would like to highlight the following:

1. For Master of Applied Research and PhD Integrated (designed for non-research background applicants) in the field of Early Childhood and Business, we only require:
• CV — Highlight education & work relevant to ECE or related fields (Education, Art, Psychology, etc.)
• Expression of Interest (EOI) — 1-2 pages, including: Your research questions, aims, and research field, Why this research is important (research problem, knowledge gaps, practical/theoretical benefits)
• Optional:How your project connects to existing literature (5-10 scholarly refs, ~200-300 words)
• Optional:Proposed methodology and research techniques (~400 words)

Important: The expression of interest must be your own work and clearly show why you're interested in this area — no AI writing! Once the applicants have CV and EOI ready, they can submit the application now and the faculty will help to find a suitable research supervisor. Please reach out to the onshore team for assistance.

If the applicants have a research background, they can be considered forMaster of ResearchorPhD. For applications for these courses, a research proposal is required. Please follow this link for the application process:https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/apply-to-vu/apply-for-graduate-research

***For Feb 2026, We can take applications from onshore applicants until Mid January 2026.

Here is the list of VU's research focus areas:https://www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/fees-scholarships/scholarships/graduate-research-scholarships/research-focus-outlines-for-research-degrees

Each area has proposed research projects and research supervisors. If your students are interested in these projects, they can contact the listed research supervisors to discuss in detail.