Each year the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training provides funding to Universities to award scholarships to domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree Research programs.
ANU currently conducts two annual central scholarship rounds which includes the RTP, the University Research Scholarship and a few other centrally managed scholarships.
Round 1 is split into two parts, one for international candidates and one for domestic candidates with separate deadlines (31 August for international candidates and 31 October for domestic candidates each year). Round 1 is for commencements from the following year (January through to the end of March), however current candidates who recently commenced (enrolled typically for less than a year full-time equivalent) can also be considered by completing the 'Request for a current ANU student to be considered for a HDR Scholarship form'.
| Scholarship round | Date | Commencement Year |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 International | Closing 31 August each year | The following year by the 31st of march |
| Round 1 Domestic | Closing 31 October each year | The following year by the 31st of march |
| Round 2 (International and Domestic) | Closing 15 April each year | The same year by the 31st of August |
Round 2 has a deadline of 15 April and is typically a smaller round with commencement or take up of the scholarship up to the end of August of the same year.
When you complete your admission application for a HDR program you can select which scholarship you are interested to be considered for including the RTP. There is no separate application form except for current candidates, through the above link.
SUMMARY
VALUE
$ 38,154
per annum
Payments made fortnightly
Payments made for 3.5 years
Student types
Domestic, International, Current, ProspectiveStudent levels
Postgraduate researchSelection bases
Academic meritOngoing eligibility
Continuation based on academic performanceExtension duration
6 month extension available.
Eligibility
The Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017 set the basis for the conditions of award and outline the basic eligibility requirements for this scholarship.
The ANU has established an RTP Policy & Procedure which outlines the standards, processes and conditions for this scholarship. These documents are available from the reference document section of this page.
Selection Basis
Candidates are ranked and scholarships are awarded based on a competitive ranking process, to the top ranked candidates, subject to evidence they meet merit-based selection criteria, and subject to confirmation of a qualified supervisor, space and resources being available, in an area of research that is aligned with ANU research strategy.
Additional information
Candidates are ranked and scholarships are awarded based on a competitive ranking process, to the top ranked candidates, subject to evidence they meet merit-based selection criteria, and subject to confirmation of a qualified supervisor, space and resources being available, in an area of research that is aligned with ANU research strategy.
- Stipend scholarship for three and half years, with the possibility of an extension for the following reasons:
- All internships that are longer than 60 days Full-time equivalent (FTE) and that are not with a Higher Education Provider (HEP) or international equivalent are eligible for up to 6 months of scholarship extension up to the maximum duration of support.
- All other internship types are eligible for 3 months extension up to the maximum duration of support on the grounds of academic delay. Research visits and internships with an HEP (or international equivalent) are excluded.
- Travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program.
- Thesis allowance
- Dependant child allowance (International students only).
- Paid medical, maternity and parental leave (See sections 97-110 of the Research Training Program Scholarships procedure).
- Suspension of Scholarship (See sections 73-78 of the Research Training Program Scholarships procedure).
Commencing students: No application is required specifically for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered. Note to ensure you are considered please ensure you select the appropriate boxes in the admissions application form to note that you are interested in being considered for any available scholarships.
Continuing students: Please complete and return the "Request for a Current ANU Student to be Considered for a HDR Scholarship" form to your Academic College.
Income from other sources
See section 79-82 of the Research Training Program Scholarships procedure.
Use contact details to request an alternative file format.
In order to be considered for this scholarship in Round 1, International students are required to apply for admission by 31 August. Domestic students are required to apply for admission by 31 October. Applications must be complete by the Scholarship deadline, including all supporting documentation and referee reports, in order to be considered in the scholarship ranking process.
Referee Reports & Submitting your application at least 2 weeks prior to the Scholarship Deadline
Request for referee reports are triggered and sent to your nominated referees at the time of submission of program application. Your referees must submit their reports prior to the scholarship deadline for your application to be considered complete. It is therefore strongly recommended that you submit your application in advance (2-3 weeks) prior to the below deadlines to allow time for your referees to provide their report prior to the scholarship deadline.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to make contact with the a prospective supervisor prior to lodging an application for admission to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.
A range of Frequently Asked Questions are available here
Graduate Research Office
+61 2 6125 5777