Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS)
Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS)
Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS) Call for GEMS applications for the 2024 intake will begin on 1 October 2023. The Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS) program aims to bring the stylish and brightest PhD students to Monash University Malaysia, where they can work with top- class research teams on some of the world’s core challenges. The GEMS program offers 15 scholarships each year from 2022 to 2024, and scholarship recipients will be funded for 42 months. Each PhD student will be supervised by a team of staff in Malaysia and Australia, and as similar, the program will include a paid placement in Australia for up to 12 months.
Scholarship information
Duration Three years and six months (30 months in Malaysia and up to 12 months in Australia)
Type Advanced Degree Research – PhD
Intakes Call for 2024 intake applications will open on 1 October 2023
Study status Full time only
Citizenship Malaysian and International students are eligible
General fees
• Registration( once only) – RM200
• General amenities( per semester) – RM100
• International student pass application –
Tuition fees 100 tuition fee waiver for three years and six months under the Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship( GEMS).
Stipend and benefits
• The period in Malaysia a yearly stipend of RM 2,800 for 30 months.
• The period in Australia a yearly stipend of RM 8,500 for up to 12 months
• A grant to cover travel and original cost of living expenses in Australia.
Areas of study Refer to ‘Research topics’ below. Candidates are permitted to select up to 2 preferred research motifs only. A research proposal for each selected research topic must be submitted with your application.
Admission and eligibility criteria To enter Monash University, you must satisfy particular academic and English language requirements.
To be eligible for GEMS, you must possess a minimum academic qualification of First Class Honours (H1) or its equivalence (H1E) recognised by Monash Malaysia.
Application process
1. Applications must be submitted through this form with the following documents
• Academic transcripts (pukka true copies with grading scales)
• Curriculum vitae
• particular statement on why you think are suited for the GEMS program (300 words)
• Research proposals for up to 2 preferred research topics
• Proof of English proficiency (Based on Monash University English language requirements)
2. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a panel interview.
3. An Invitation to Apply letter will be sent to successful applicants on the coming steps to complete your application.
Scholarship conditions Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS) recipients are required to contribute a maximum of 10 hours per week in academic support and/ or research support activities as determined by the managing School.
GEMS recipients must commence their mobility term in Australia no later than 18 months from their course commencement date.
GEMS recipients must commence in the year the education is awarded. For example, a candidate is being interviewed for the 2024 intake and is awarded the scholarship, the successful candidate must be enrolled in the PhD program by 31 December 2024.
Application and assessment timeline Call for applications closes on 31 December 2023
Panel interviews for shortlisted applicants in February 2023
Announcement of outcome in March 2023
