The Australian National University (ANU) offers various scholarships for Ph.D. students. Over time, these specific scholarship names, eligibility criteria, and application details may change. ANU funds and administers a range of scholarships for PhD, Professional Doctorate and Master by research programs.
ANU PhD Scholarship
About this scholarship
This is a stipend scholarship available by ANU Colleges to higher-degree Research candidates. It is normal for recipients to undertake study on a full-time basis, however, in accordance with strict criteria. The scholarship is accessible for part-time study for Domestic candidates only. International scholars must undertake study on a full-time basis.
| VALUE | $ 34,000 per annum |
| Student types | Domestic, International, Current, Prospective |
| Student levels | Postgraduate research |
| Ongoing eligibility | Continuation based on academic performance |
| Field of study | All |
Eligibility
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 recognized university.
Additional information
Benefits
- Scholarship for 3.5 years
- Travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program
- Thesis allowance
- Dependent Child allowance (International students only)
- Paid medical and parental leave
How to apply?
No requirement for application, specifically for this scholarship as it will consider all eligible candidates. Applications must be complete at the time of submission, including all supporting documentation and referee reports, for consideration in the scholarship ranking process.
ANU Tuition Fee Scholarship – PhD
About this scholarship
A number of ANU Tuition Scholarships are funded and awarded by individual Colleges and determined as part of the application process. This scholarship covers international student tuition fees. It is a Full scholarship.
| VALUE | Full tuition |
| Student types | International, Current, Prospective |
| Student levels | Postgraduate research |
| Selection bases | Academic merit |
| Extension duration | 12 month extension available |
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree with first-class or upper second class honours, or a research Master’s degree from a recognized university; International Students.
How to apply
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.
Further information
It is expected that the scholarship normally will be taken up by 31 March in the year for which it is awarded. Although, subject to the approval of the prospective supervisor, Head of Department, and Dean/Director, a later start date may be possible. The date by which a scholarship must be taken up in a particular instance will be made clear in the formal letter of offer for the scholarship.
ANU College of Science International Joint and Dual Award PhD Scholarship
About this scholarship
Each year the ANU College of Science (‘the College’) may offer a number of awards known as the International Joint and Dual Award PhD Scholarship (‘the Award’).
Funding for this Award has been provided by the ANU College of Science.
The objective of the Award is to provide support and funding for outstanding international candidates. To enable them to pursue an international Institutional Joint or Dual Award Ph.D. program with the following partner institutions:
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc); or
- Indian Institute of Technology – Madras (IITM).
| VALUE | $ 34,000 per annum |
| Student types | International, Prospective |
| Student levels | Postgraduate research |
| Number of scholarships awarded | 6 on offer |
| Field of study | Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) |
Eligibility
The Award is available each year to a prospective international ANU student who:
- Is enrolling full-time in an Institutional Joint or Dual Award PhD program of study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, based in the ANU College of Science; and
- Has demonstrated H1 equivalence.
How to apply
No requirement of application for the Award. Eligible students who have applied for the Institutional Joint or Dual Award Ph.D. program within the College of Science will be automatically considered.
