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.

Field of study

All

Duration

Payments made for 4 years for PhD and 2 years for MPhil

Eligibility

Scholarship type

Academic

Student type

International

Study level

Postgraduate research (HDR)

Selection bases

Academic merit

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.

Ongoing eligibility

Continuation based on maintaining base stipend scholarships

How to apply

No application is required specifically for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered based upon their application for admission

Key scholarship details

 

Application period

Open for applications

Application period is open all year round.


Value

-


Number of scholarships awarded

-


Application requirement

No application is required for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered.

Additional information

The scholarship includes:

  • International Student Fees (ISF) for program duration (4 years PhD, 2 years MPhil).
  • Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) for scholar and immediate family.

No application is required specifically for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered based upon their application for admission

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 roundClosing dateCommencement Year
Round 1 InternationalClosing 31 August each yearThe following year by the 31st of march
Round 1 DomesticClosing 31 October each yearThe following year by the 31st of march
Round 2 (International and Domestic)Closing 15 April each yearThe same year by the 31st of August

Contact us

Graduate Research School

If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.

grs@anu.edu.au

+61 2 6125 5777