Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship 2027 in Malaysia | Fully Funded

Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship 2027 brings top PhD candidates to Monash University Malaysia to work with international research teams; the GEMS Scholarship funds 42 months of support and includes a study-away mobility term of up to 9 months.

Monash University Malaysia administers the Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS), offering 15 scholarships each year, support for conference attendance or fieldwork (depending on school), and a grant to subsidise visa, insurance and travel costs.

Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship Benefits

• 100% tuition fee waiver up to a maximum of 4 years full-time equivalent under the Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS), valued at RM 218,880 for international students and RM 193,920 for domestic students (at 2026 fee rates).
• Stipend: 42 months, including up to 9 months in Australia, Indonesia or India.
• The period in Malaysia: a monthly stipend of RM 2,950 for 33-36 months.
• The period in Australia: a monthly stipend of RM 8,500 for up to 9 months.
• The period in Indonesia (Monash University Indonesia) or India (IITB): a monthly stipend of RM2,950 up to 9 months, similar to the rate in Malaysia.
• A grant of RM 9,000 is provided to subsidise costs, including visa, insurance and travel.
• Depending on your school of enrolment, you may be funded for conference attendance, fieldwork or other activities relevant to your research project.

Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must hold one of the relevant bachelor’s degree of at least four years, including a research thesis or project, with results equivalent to at least Australian Second Class Honours Division A (H2A).
• A relevant master’s degree that includes a research thesis or project equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study, with results equivalent to at least H2A.
• Other qualifications, or a combination of qualifications and relevant professional experience, considered equivalent by Monash University’s Graduate Research Committee.
• Applicants must demonstrate the ability and preparation to undertake independent research.
• International qualifications will be assessed for equivalence to Australian academic standards.
• Additional requirements may apply depending on the specific research degree or project.
• Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through an approved English language test or qualifying previous tertiary studies conducted entirely in English.
• For most research programmes in Science, Engineering, IT, Medicine, and related faculties, the minimum IELTS Academic requirement is 6.5 overall, with at least 6.0 in each band.
• For Arts, Business and Economics, Education, and Law, the minimum IELTS Academic requirement is 7.0 overall, with at least 6.5 in each band.
• Accepted alternatives include TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE Academic, and Cambridge C1 Advanced, subject to the university’s minimum score requirements.
• English language test results must generally be less than two years old at the time of application.
• Applicants seeking exemption through previous English-medium tertiary study must meet Monash University’s qualification, study-duration, and recency requirements.
• Applicants must provide valid documentary evidence of English language proficiency when applying for admission and scholarship consideration.

How to Apply for Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship

• When you apply for admission into your preferred degree program you will be able to select your scholarship type.
• No separate application is required.
• Before applying for a GEMS, it is recommended that you first contact the main supervisor for your preferred research topic listed below.
• GEMS Applications must be submitted through this link provided by the official website.
• Academic transcripts and certificates (Certified true copies with grading scales).
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Personal statement on why you think you are suited for the GEMS program (300 words).
• Research proposal for one preferred research topic listed below.
• Proof of English proficiency (Based on Monash University English language requirements).
• Proof of Publications (if any).
• Please ensure that you enter the correct GEMS research topic in the course application link.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS). These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, application steps and mobility requirements based on the official Monash University Malaysia information.