Australia scholarship · Reviewed September 2026
The Raydon Graduate Research Scholarships are real Monash University top-up scholarships for graduate research students in selected Humanities and Social Sciences areas. The 2026 published value is AUD 23,837 per year, and applications close on 31 October each year.
Check your fit before preparing the application
Raydon is not a general undergraduate scholarship. Start with the research area, then understand how the top-up works, how Monash selection works and what you need before 31 October.
2Who can be consideredStudy areas, research degree and student status.
3Understand the fundingWhy AUD 23,837 is a top-up, not the full scholarship package.
4How to applyCourse and scholarship application through myApp.
5Build a stronger research fileAcademic record, research output and experience.
6Plan the deadlineWhat to finish before 31 October.
What is the Raydon Graduate Research Scholarship?
Raydon Graduate Research Scholarships are Monash University scholarships supported by the Narodowski Investment Trust. They are designed to help graduate research students with living costs while studying at a Monash campus in Australia.
The important detail is that Raydon is a top-up scholarship. Monash says it is awarded in addition to a Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend or a Monash Graduate Scholarship.
The six Raydon scholarships
Monash currently lists six awards each year under the Raydon group:
- Alex Raydon PhD Scholarship;
- Alex Raydon and Nina Narodowski PhD Scholarship — two awards;
- Max and Riva Radunski PhD Scholarship;
- Sam and Nina Narodowski PhD Scholarship;
- Sonia Narodowski PhD Scholarship.
You normally do not choose one of these by name in the application. Monash assesses eligible applicants through its graduate research scholarship process.
Who can be considered?
The scholarship is connected to graduate research in relevant Humanities and Social Sciences areas. Monash currently lists fields including Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Law, and Art, Design and Architecture within the scholarship information.
Raydon can be available to:
- Australian citizens;
- New Zealand citizens;
- Australian permanent residents;
- Australian humanitarian visa holders;
- international students.
The scholarship is also available to eligible students undertaking Joint Research Awards when Monash is the home institution.
You still need to satisfy the graduate research admission requirements, scholarship rules and relevant research-area conditions.
What does AUD 23,837 per year mean?
The published 2026 Raydon value is AUD 23,837 per year. This is described by Monash as a living-allowance top-up.
That means you should not read it as the entire funding package by itself. Raydon sits on top of an RTP Stipend or Monash Graduate Scholarship when awarded under the scholarship rules.
Budget beyond the stipend
If you are an international applicant, also plan for costs that may not be fully covered by one scholarship figure:
- visa application costs;
- Overseas Student Health Cover where required;
- flights;
- rental deposit and housing;
- local transport;
- research-related expenses not included elsewhere;
- family costs if dependants accompany you.
Check the scholarship offer and your admission documents before building a budget. Funding conditions can differ between awards.
How to apply for Raydon
Monash says graduate research scholarship applications are submitted at the same time as the course application, unless you are already enrolled.
New and current students use the myApp Portal for graduate research admission and scholarship applications.
You do not normally select Raydon separately
Monash states that applicants do not need to select individual graduate research scholarships. Eligible applicants are automatically considered for available scholarships.
Raydon is awarded in the 31 October scholarship round only. Monash notes that eligible applicants from earlier rounds in the same year can also be considered in that round.
What makes an application competitive?
Monash says graduate research scholarships are highly competitive and selection considers academic excellence, research outputs and prior research experience.
- academic transcripts are complete;
- your research proposal is clear and realistic;
- your research topic fits the faculty and available supervision;
- research publications or outputs are listed accurately;
- previous research experience is documented;
- English-language evidence is ready if required;
- referees understand your research background;
- all documents meet Monash graduate-research requirements.
Do not make the proposal sound bigger than the project
A clear research question, method and contribution are more useful than broad claims such as “this research will change the world.” Explain what you want to study, why the question matters, how you will study it and why Monash is a suitable place for the work.
Finding a supervisor and research fit
Research-degree applications work differently from normal coursework applications. Depending on the faculty and program, you may need to identify research areas, potential supervisors or faculty requirements before submitting.
Use Monash faculty and graduate research pages to understand the process for your discipline. Do not pay an outside person who claims they can “guarantee a supervisor” or guarantee the Raydon scholarship.
Deadline: 31 October each year
Monash currently states that Raydon applications close on 31 October each year. For the 2026 round, that means you should have the required course and scholarship material ready before 31 October 2026.
Do not wait until the deadline to start a research application. Transcript requests, English tests, supervisor contact, references and research-proposal work can take time.
If you are reading this in September 2026, use the remaining time to verify your faculty requirements, finish the research proposal, collect transcripts and references, and submit through the official Monash process before the deadline.
Simple application timeline
- Check your research area. Confirm that your project fits an eligible Monash research area.
- Check graduate research admission. Read the requirements for your faculty.
- Prepare your research proposal.
- Collect academic and research evidence.
- Arrange English-language evidence if required.
- Submit the graduate research and scholarship application through myApp.
- Make sure your application is in the relevant scholarship round before 31 October.
Frequently asked questions
Is Raydon open to international students?
Yes. Monash lists international students among the eligible citizenship/residency groups, subject to the scholarship and graduate research requirements.
Is Raydon worth AUD 23,837 in total?
The published 2026 amount is AUD 23,837 per year as a top-up living allowance. It is awarded in addition to an RTP Stipend or Monash Graduate Scholarship under the applicable conditions.
How many Raydon scholarships are offered?
Monash currently lists six Raydon scholarships each year.
Do I apply for Raydon separately?
Monash says you do not need to select specific graduate research scholarships. Eligible applicants are automatically considered for available scholarships through the graduate research scholarship application process.
When is the deadline?
Raydon is awarded in the 31 October scholarship round, and the Monash page states that applications close on 31 October each year.
Official sources used for this guide
- Monash University — Raydon Graduate Research Scholarships
- Monash University — Scholarship listing and current status
Guide Travel note: Scholarship values, rounds and eligibility can change. Verify the Monash scholarship page immediately before submitting your application.
