Each year, the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training provides funding for universities to award scholarships to domestic and international students pursuing Higher Degree Research (HDR) programs. At the Australian National University (ANU), these scholarships are offered through two central annual rounds, including the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship, the University Research Scholarship, and other centrally managed funding opportunities.

These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and provide financial support for outstanding research students.

Scholarship Round Application Deadline Commencement Period

• Round 1 (International) August 31 (each year) January – March (following year)
• Round 1 (Domestic) October 31 (each year) January – March (following year)
• Round 2 (International & Domestic) April 15 (each year) Up to August (same year)

• Round 1 is divided into two parts: one for international candidates and one for domestic candidates.

• Round 2 is a smaller round, typically allowing scholarship commencement up to August of the same year.

• Current HDR candidates (enrolled for less than a year full-time equivalent) can also apply by submitting the ‘Request for a Current ANU Student to be Considered for an HDR Scholarship’ form.

• Value: $38,154 per annum
• Duration: 3.5 years (with a possible 6-month extension)
• Payment: Fortnightly stipends

• Open to domestic, international, current, and prospective students
• Applicable to postgraduate research candidates
• Selection based on academic merit
• Continuation is subject to academic performance

• Governed by the Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017

• ANU RTP Policy & Procedure outlines specific standards, selection processes, and conditions.

• Selection is competitive and based on:

• Academic excellence

• Research alignment with ANU’s strategic priorities

• Availability of qualified supervisors, space, and resources

• When applying for admission to an HDR program, candidates automatically become eligible for the relevant scholarships.

• No separate application is required (except for current students applying via the designated form).

• Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and have the necessary academic records before submission.

Additional Information

• Selection Process

• Scholarship Benefits

• Application Guidelines

• Reference Documents

• Further Inquiries

For high-achieving researchers, this is a prestigious opportunity to gain financial support while pursuing groundbreaking research at ANU. Apply now and take your research to the next level!

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