About this scholarship
This is a stipend scholarship offered by ANU Colleges to Higher Degree by Research 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.
Eligibility
Scholarship type | Academic |
Student type | Domestic, International |
Study level | Postgraduate research (HDR) |
These scholarships are available to potential and current students who:
- are domestic or international students; and
- have applied for admission to a PhD or Professional Doctorate by Research 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.
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on academic performance
3 months extension (6 months extension for Indigenous candidates or those with an industry engagement of >60 FTE days)
How to apply
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 PhD 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 PhD 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 |
Key scholarship details
Application period
Open for applications-
Value
$ 40,475 per annum (Full-time base rate 2027)
Number of scholarships awarded
Payments made fortnightly
Payments made for 3.5 years
Application requirement
No application is required for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered.
Additional information
- Scholarship for 3.5 years
- 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 PhD 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 PhD 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 |
- ANU PhD Scholarship - Conditions of Award 130a/2024 (PDF, 216.91 KB)
- Previous ANU PhD Scholarship - Conditions of Award 187a/2023 (PDF, 188.69 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.
Contact us
Graduate Research Office
If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.
+61 2 6125 5777