About this scholarship

 

This scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences. The purpose of this scholarship is to attract Australian and New Zealand students of high calibre to pursue PhD research in the Humanities or Social Sciences.

Field of study

Humanities/Social Sciences

Duration

Payments made for 3.5 years

Eligibility

Scholarship type

Academic

Student type

Domestic

Study level

Postgraduate research (HDR)

Selection bases

Academic merit

  • Bachelor degree with first class honours, or a research Master degree from a recognised university;
  • Australian and New Zealand Citizen; Permanent resident of Australia.

Eligible Programs

PhD, Professional Doctorate by Research

Ongoing eligibility

Continuation based on academic performance

6 month extension available.

How to apply

No separate application is required as applicants are selected from students nominated for an Australian Postgraduate Award or University Research Award.

Key scholarship details

 

Application period

Open for applications

Application period is open all year round.

Value

$ 40,475 per annum (Full-time base rate 2027)

Number of scholarships awarded

Payments made fortnightly

Application requirement

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

Additional information

  • Travel to Canberra from within Australia;
  • Reimbursement of some removal expenses;
  • Thesis reimbursement allowance;
  • Paid medical, maternity and paternity leave.

No separate application is required as applicants are selected from students nominated for an Australian Postgraduate Award or University Research Award.

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In order to be considered for this scholarship in the main round of scholarship offers Domestic students are required to apply for admission by 31 October. 

It is strongly encouraged to make contact with the relevant Graduate Studies Convener or a prospective supervisor, prior to lodging an application for admission, to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.

Contact us

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

gro@anu.edu.au

+61 2 6125 5777