Indigenous Australian Reconciliation PhD Scholarship

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About this scholarship

Each year ANU normally offers one scholarship to an indigenous Australian to undertake a PhD.

SUMMARY

SCHOLARSHIP TYPE

Access

VALUE

$ 53,608

per annum

AUD 53,608 per annum (Full-time max RTP stipend rate 2026)

1 on offer

Payments made fortnightly

Payments made for 3.5 years

Student types
Domestic, Current, Prospective
Student levels
Postgraduate research
Number of scholarships awarded
1 on offer
Selection bases
Academic merit, Indigenous
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on academic performance
Extension duration
6 month extension available.

Field of study

Open

Eligibility

Australian Citizens identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Bachelors degree with at least upper second-class honours, or a research Masters degree from a recognised university

Eligible Programs:

PhD, Professional Doctorate by Research

Additional information

Scholarship for 3.5 years
Travel to Canberra from within Australia
Reimbursement of some removal expenses
Thesis reimbursement allowance
Paid medical and parental leave

Apply online for admission and scholarship (recommended). Applicants must also notify us via email once their application for the Indigenous Australian Reconcilliation PhD Scholarship has been submitted.

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Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant Graduate Studies Convener or a prospective supervisor, prior to lodging an application, to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.