About this scholarship
Each year the Australian National University offers the ANU HDR Fee Merit Scholarship (concurrently with the ANU University Research Scholarship) to support high achieving international HDR students who are conducting research which aligns with the strategic directions of the University.
SUMMARY
VALUE
Covers International Student Fees (ISF) and full OSHC, including family cover (for students on a Student Visa Subclass 500 only)
Payments made for 4 years for PhD and 2 years for MPhil
Student types
International, Current, ProspectiveStudent levels
Postgraduate researchSelection bases
Academic meritOngoing eligibility
Continuation based on maintaining base stipend scholarships
Field of study
Eligibility
The award will be available each year to a prospective or continuing student who:
- is an international student enrolling in an accredited HDR course of study at the University; and
- has also been awarded an ANU University Research Scholarship; and
- has achieved a minimum of Honours 1 (H1) or H1 equivalent in their prior studies.
Additional information
The scholarship covers:
- International Student Fees (ISF) for the duration of the award.
- For recipients who hold a Student Visa (Subclass 500): Full Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) for the program duration, including cover for immediate family.
There are no additional benefits offered under this award.
No application is required specifically for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered based upon their application for admission
- Conditions of Award - Higher Degree Research (HDR) Fee Merit Scholarship (82025) (PDF, 85.3 KB)
- HDR Fee Merit Scholarship (7442018) - (PDF - 382.KB) (PDF, 450.02 KB)
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In order to be considered for this scholarship in the main round of scholarship offers International students are required to apply for admission by either 15 April or 31 August.
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to make contact with the relevant Graduate Studies Convener or a prospective supervisor, prior to lodging an application, to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.
Deadlines for scholarship rounds
| Scholarship round | Closing date | Commencement Year |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 International | Closing 31 August each year | The following year by the 31st of march |
| Round 1 Domestic | Closing 31 October each year | The following year by the 31st of march |
| Round 2 (International and Domestic) | Closing 15 April each year | The same year by the 31st of August |
Graduate Research Office
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