About this scholarship
The Sir Roland Wilson (SRW) Foundation PhD scholarship provides high performing Australian Public Service (APS) employees a 3-year, full pay scholarship at ANU, to undertake research on topics of national significance.
Field of study
The scholarship is available for all PhD programs at ANU that address a research topic of national significance and strategic importance or immediate relevance to specific agencies, or the APS more broadly.
Duration
Payments made for a fixed number of years
Payment made for 3 years
Eligibility
Scholarship type | Prestigious |
Student type | Domestic |
Study level | Postgraduate research (HDR) |
Selection bases | Academic merit |
Applicants must:
- be a substantive Executive Level 1 or 2 APS employee;
- have at least three years' service in APS; and
- have been admitted to a PhD program at the ANU.
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on full-time study load
12 month extension available.
How to apply
Applicants must have received a full letter of offer of admission for their chosen ANU PhD program before being able to apply for this scholarship.
Key scholarship details
Application period
Open for applications15-Oct-2025 to 31-Mar-2026
Value
-
Number of scholarships awarded
3 on offer
Additional information
Scholars enter into a Deed of Agreement with their APS agency stipulating the conditions under which the scholarship will proceed, and are paid their normal salary by their agency. Taxation, superannuation and other employment conditions continue to apply. Additionally, scholars have access to an international travel stipend of up to $40,000 as well as a professional development fund of up to $5,000 over the course of the scholarship.
Applicants must have received a full letter of offer of admission for their chosen ANU PhD program before being able to apply for this scholarship.
- Sir Roland Wilson Scholarship - Conditions of Award (PDF, 251.68 KB)
- Conditions of Award_Sir Roland Wilson Scholarship (PDF, 260.32 KB)
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Please visit the Foundation website for further information and to view the scholarship information pack.
Contact us
Foundation Manager, Sir Roland Wilson Foundation
If you have any questions about this scholarship, reach out to our team.
+61 2 6125 4938