ANU College Research Scholarships Postgraduate (Australia)
Postgraduate research scholarships offered by The Australian National University to support domestic and international students pursuing higher degrees by research, including Master of Philosophy and PhD programs.
Quick Facts
Status
Funding
Fully FundedDeadline
Varies - confirm on official site
Country
AustraliaAbout the ANU College Research Scholarships Postgraduate
The Australian National University offers a variety of postgraduate research scholarships to assist students with the financial costs of undertaking higher degrees by research, such as the Master of Philosophy and PhD programs.
Available funding options include standard research awards like the ANU PhD Scholarship and the ANU Master of Philosophy Scholarship, which provide a full-time base rate of AUD 40,475 per annum.
Specialized awards are also available within specific academic units, such as the ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society PhD Scholarship, ANU Gwendolyn Woodroofe PhD Scholarship in the Biological Sciences, and the ANU Kathleen Woodroofe PhD Scholarship in the Humanities/Social Sciences.
Many of these postgraduate research opportunities utilize automatic consideration upon admission application, while others require a separate application or target specific academic fields and demographic groups.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Study at one of Australia's premier research-intensive universities with globally recognized academic programs.
Receive generous financial support including annual stipends exceeding AUD 40,000 for living expenses.
Access specialized research facilities across diverse fields ranging from environmental science to the humanities.
Benefit from automatic consideration for many core research scholarships upon submitting your degree application.
What the Scholarship Covers
Eligibility Requirements
4 requirements
Documents Checklist
4 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Check individual scholarship criteria on the ANU find a scholarship portal to determine if automatic consideration applies or if a separate application is required.
Submit an application for admission to a postgraduate research program (Master of Philosophy or PhD) at The Australian National University.
Complete any required separate scholarship application forms if the specific award is not granted automatically.
Await scholarship outcome notification from the ANU admissions and scholarships office.
Application Timeline
Varies by specific scholarship round
Application Opening
Check the ANU scholarship search portal for active intakes
Aligned with HDR admission deadlines
Admission and Scholarship Consideration
Automatic consideration applies to many core research awards
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Check the scholarship filter tool on the official ANU website to isolate postgraduate research (HDR) options from undergraduate and coursework awards.
Verify whether your targeted scholarship requires a separate application or if your program admission triggers automatic consideration.
Prepare your academic transcripts and research proposal early since selection is heavily based on academic merit.
Review specific college pages, such as the Fenner School or biological sciences, for targeted supplementary awards.
Pay close attention to specific stipend rates, as base rates vary slightly between general PhD awards and specific school allocations.
Important Links & Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
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The full-time base rate for the ANU PhD Scholarship is AUD 40,475 per annum for 2027.
Many core research scholarships utilize automatic consideration when you apply for admission, though some specialized or external grants require a separate application.
These scholarships are available for postgraduate research degrees, specifically Master of Philosophy and PhD programs.
Check the Official Website
This scholarship typically opens around Varies - confirm on official site. Confirm the current cycle and deadline on the official portal.
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