Approved Australian National University Research Scholarships Recent Update 2024
Host
Australian Government RTP Scholarship
Target Audience
International Applicants
Introduction
Each year the Australian National University offers the University Research Scholarship to support high achieving HDR students who are conducting research, which aligns with the strategic directions of the University.
ANU currently conducts two annual central scholarship rounds (Round 1 and Round 2), which includes the University Research Scholarship, AGRTP, and a few other centrally managed scholarships.
Approved Australian National University Research Scholarships
In addition to the fornightly stipend, the scholarship also provides:
- 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
| 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 1 is split into two parts, one for international candidates and one for domestic candidates with separate deadlines. This scholarship is available for prospective and current candidates (recently commenced and enrolled typically for less than a year full-time equivalent).
Round 2Â is typically a smaller round and considers both International and Domestic applicants in the same round.
- Student typesDomestic, International, Current, Prospective
- Student levelsPostgraduate research
- Selection basesAcademic merit
- Ongoing eligibilityContinuation based on academic performance
- Extension duration6 month extension available.
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Field of study
All
Eligibility
The award will be available each year to a prospective or continuing student who:
- is a domestic student or an international student enrolled in an accredited HDR course of study at the University
- has achieved a minimum of Honours (H1) or H1 equivalent in their prior studies
Selection
Selection of this award requires each of the ANU Colleges to convene a selection committee to score and rank ALL eligible H1 (or equivalent) applicants in a merit-based process. Overall ranking includes consideration of:
- Academic Record
- Research Potential, support from the prospective supervisor and location in which the research will be undertaken
- Referee reports
- English Language competency
- Comparison with other applications received in the same scholarship round
How to apply
No application is required specifically for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered based upon their application for admission. When you complete your admission application for a HDR program you can select which scholarship/s you are interested to be considered for including the University Research Scholarship (URS). There is no separate application form except for current candidates (who have typically completed less than 1 year full-time equivalent), through the ‘Request for a current ANU student to be considered for a HDR scholarship‘ form.Â
