Key details:
- Host: Australian National University (ANU)
- Host Country: Australia
- Open to: All Nationalities
- Targets: Graduates
- Deadline: 31st August, 2021
The ANU Research Scholarship for the 2021/2022 award session is currently ongoing.
About ANU Research Scholarship
Each year the Australian National University (ANU) offers the University Research Scholarship to support high achieving HDR students who are conducting research which aligns with the strategic directions of the University.
The ANU Research Scholarship is Supported by the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training provides funding to Australian Universities to award scholarships to domestic and overseas students to study Higher Degree Research programs.
Almost all academic Fields/Majors are available for students to undertake a Masters by Research or PhD by Research. The Duration of the Australian National University Research Scholarship Master’s Degree will be for 2 Years and Doctoral Degree 4 Years. This award will cover tuition fees, assist students with their living costs, and relocation costs.
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Students can pursue a Masters by Research or a PhD by Research in almost any academic field or major. The Master’s Degree will last two years and the Doctoral Degree will last four years under the Australian National University Research Scholarship.
ANU Research Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
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 H1 or H1 equivalent in their prior studies
NOTE: 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
ANU Research Scholarship Benefits
- Full Tuition Fee
- Monthly Stipend
- Airfare Tickets (Reallocation)
- Living Allowance
- Thesis Allowance
- Books/Course Materials
- Overseas Student Health Case (OSHC)
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ANU Research Scholarship Application Procedure
There is no need to apply separately for this scholarship because all eligible candidates will be considered based on their admissions application. When you submit your application for an HDR program, you can choose which scholarship(s) you want to be considered for, including the University Research Scholarship (URS).
Candidates who wish to wish to apply can visit the official website of the ANU Research Scholarship
See Deadlines for scholarship rounds
| Scholarship round | Admission application closing date |
|---|---|
| *2021 Round 2 Domestic and International onshore (currently residing in Australia)* | *Closed 15 April 2021 |
| *2022 Round 1 International | *Closing 31st August, 2021 |
| *2022 Round 1 Domestic | *Closing 31st October, 2021 |
| *2022 Round 2 International and Domestic | *Closing 15th April, 2022 |