About this scholarship
Each year, the University offers a Re-entry Scholarship for graduates who wish to resume academic studies after a break of at least three years since formal enrolment in a university program, the break normally being due to fulfilment of family obligations.
SUMMARY
VALUE
$ 36,652
per annum
Payments made fortnightly
Payments made for 3 years
Student types
Domestic, ProspectiveStudent levels
Postgraduate researchSelection bases
Academic meritOngoing eligibility
Continuation based on academic performanceExtension duration
6 month extension available.
Eligibility
- Resuming academic studies after a break of at least three years since formal enrolment in a university program - the break normally being due to fulfilment of family obligations
- Bachelors degree with at least upper second-class honours, or a Masters degree with a research component or equivalent
- Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia
Additional information
- Travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program
- Thesis allowance
- Paid medical, maternity and paternity leave
Applicants are required to apply for admission prior to applying for this scholarship.
Applicants are required to submit a statement by 18 November setting out their case for award of the scholarship and indicating their circumstances in regards to the reasons behind taking a break from their studies. Applications should be emailed to hdr.candidature@anu.edu.au with ANU Re-Entry PhD Scholarship in the email title.
- ANU Re-entry PhD Scholarship (2722019) Conditions of Award (PDF, 173.9 KB)
- Conditions of Award 2016 - 2018 (PDF, 416.04 KB)
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Applicants are 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.
Graduate Research Office
+61 2 6125 5777