About this scholarship
This is a stipend scholarship offered by ANU Colleges to Master of Philosophy (MPhil) candidates. It is normal for recipients to undertake study on a full-time basis, however, in accordance with strict criteria, the scholarship can be awarded for part-time study for Domestic candidates only. International scholars must undertake study on a full-time basis.
SUMMARY
VALUE
$ 36,652
per annum
Payments made fortnightly
Payments made for 2 years
Student types
Domestic, International, Current, ProspectiveStudent levels
Postgraduate researchSelection bases
Academic meritOngoing eligibility
Continuation based on academic performanceExtension duration
6 month extension available.
Field of study
Eligibility
These scholarships are available to potential and current students who:
- are domestic or international students; and
- have applied for admission to a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program; and
- have a Bachelor degree with first-class honours (some Colleges may consider students with upper second-class honours), or a Master degree with a research component or equivalent from a recognised university.
Additional information
- Scholarship for 1.5 year
- Travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program
- Thesis Allowance
- Dependant Child allowance (International students only)
- Paid medical and parental leave
No application is required specifically for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered. Applications must be complete at the time of submission, including all supporting documentation and referee reports, in order to be considered in the scholarship ranking process.
Application Deadline
In order to be considered for an ANU Master of Philosophy scholarship, in the main round of scholarship offers, applicants are required to apply for admission by the deadlines below. Once you have applied for the program, all eligible applicants will be automatically considered for the ANU Master of Philosophy scholarship
Deadlines for scholarship rounds
| Scholarship round | Admission application closing date | Commencement Year |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 (for International applicants only) | Closing 31 August | The following year (January through to March) |
| Round 1 (for Domestic applicants only) | Closing 31 October | The following year (January through to March) |
| Round 2 (The following year (January through to March) | Closing 15 April | By end of August of the same year as application deadline |
- Domestic Conditions of Award 2015 - 2018 (PDF, 89.44 KB)
- International Conditions of Award 2015 - 2018 (PDF, 154.07 KB)
- Domestic Conditions of Award - 2014 (PDF, 175.73 KB)
- International Conditions of Award - 2014 (PDF, 96.54 KB)
- Domestic Conditions of Award 2011 - 2013 (PDF, 35.49 KB)
- International Conditions of Award 2011 - 2013 (PDF, 38.59 KB)
- ANU Master of Philosophy Scholarship (123/2024) (PDF, 233.1 KB)
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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.
Graduate Research Office
+61 2 6125 5777