About
The Australian National University (ANU) is Australia's leading research and teaching university, ranked #32 in the world and #1 in Australia across 12 academic disciplines. Located in Canberra, ANU is home to over 17,000 students from 100 countries and has 6 Nobel laureates among its staff and alumni. The university offers comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs, along with extensive scholarship opportunities and a vibrant campus community that supports students from diverse backgrounds to learn, grow, and make a difference.
Funding Opportunities
Zinkernagel PhD Scholarship
The Zinkernagel PhD Scholarship is named in honour of Professor Rolf Zinkernagel, who shared the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine with Professor Peter Doherty in 1996 for work done at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR). The objective of the Award is to enable an outstanding international candidate to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in the field of biomedical research, based in the JCSMR at The Australian National University. The scholarship provides full stipend support paid fortnightly for 3.5 years, with possible extensions of 3 months (or 6 months for Indigenous candidates or those with industry engagement). Recipients also receive HDR Fee Remission Merit Scholarship, relocation reimbursement, thesis allowance and recreation leave, plus additional medical, parental and partner leave. The Award is available to international ANU students who are enrolled or will be enrolling full-time in a PhD program based in the John Curtin School of Medical Research.
Wherry Family Scholarship
The Wherry Family Scholarship aims to support a student who might not be able to access University without the support of this Award. This scholarship is specifically designed to provide financial assistance to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who are experiencing financial hardship. The scholarship provides support for undergraduate or flexible double degree studies at the Australian National University (ANU). Funding for this Award has been provided by the Wherry Family. The scholarship is an access scholarship, meaning it focuses on removing financial barriers to higher education for eligible students. The award provides a stipend of $5,000 per annum, paid in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester. Support is available for up to 5 years, allowing students to complete their undergraduate degree program with financial stability. The scholarship is available to domestic students commencing their studies at ANU who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and who meet financial hardship criteria as demonstrated through adjustment factors. Continuation of the scholarship is based on maintaining satisfactory academic performance throughout the duration of the award.
Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship
The Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship immerses Australian students in Asian culture and society, forging long-lasting relationships between the next generation of young Australian and Asian leaders. The scholarship provides up to $12,250 to cover travel costs, accommodation, cultural immersion activities and other overseas expenses for up to two semesters of exchange study at partner universities in Asia. The program includes participation in a one-week residential Leadership Development Program in Asia before the exchange begins, which brings all scholars together for site visits, panel discussions, networking events and simulations to gain knowledge and skills needed to live and work in the region. Scholars gain an understanding of how macro-level geopolitics influence business and culture in Asia, increased confidence as Asia-capable leaders through workshops in cross-cultural competence and innovation, connections to global thought leaders and leadership role models, and an established network of peer scholars. The scholarship also provides lifelong membership to the W100 network of Westpac Scholars and attendance at the Westpac Scholars Summit in Sydney.
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship for the Diplomatic Corps in Australia
To acknowledge the University's relationship with the Canberra diplomatic community, this scholarship has been established to provide a tuition fee concession to accredited diplomats and their immediate family members. The scholarship offers a 50% tuition fee waiver for up to 5 years for undergraduate coursework degree programs. This opportunity is specifically designed for members of the diplomatic corps in Australia holding a 995 visa, their legal or de facto partners/spouses, or their children (including stepchildren, adopted children, or foster children). Recipients must be posted to an embassy in Canberra, reside in Canberra or the ACT Region, and not be receiving financial assistance from their embassy for educational expenses. The scholarship continues for the duration of the student's undergraduate degree as long as the 995 visa remains valid through each first semester of study including through the final examination period.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship for Doctoral Study
This scholarship was offered by the Australian National University to the top 7 domestic students enrolling in a Doctor of Philosophy or Professional Doctorate by Research. The scholarship provides $30,000 per annum paid fortnightly for 3 years with a potential 6-month extension. Recipients must hold a Bachelor's degree with first-class honours or a research Masters degree from a recognised university and be Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Australia. The scholarship includes additional benefits such as travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra, thesis allowance, paid medical/maternity/paternity leave, membership of University House, and research support. Note: The scholarship is currently unavailable and is no longer being offered.
Vice-Chancellor's HDR Travel Grants
The Vice-Chancellor's HDR Travel Grants are offered annually by the Australian National University to support Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students undertaking international research activities. The grants aim to enrich the quality of research undertaken by HDR students by enabling them to study at overseas institutions, develop relationships within the international research community by presenting at conferences, and access international research facilities and equipment to conduct research activities. Maximum funding ranges from $1,500 to $5,000 AUD depending on the destination country cost group and duration of travel. Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis. Applicants must have completed at least one year of full-time candidature, be making good progress, and have not previously received this grant. The program supports both cross-institutional visits and conference attendance with paper/poster presentations.
Tuckwell Scholarship
The Tuckwell Scholarship Program is the most transformational undergraduate scholarship program in Australia. Every year, 25 talented school-leavers are offered the opportunity to fulfil their potential by actively participating in the very best that ANU has to offer. Scholars are selected on the basis of intellect, character, leadership and their commitment to Australia. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support for undergraduate studies at the Australian National University, enabling recipients to focus on their academic excellence and personal development. The program seeks students who demonstrate academic potential and achievements, other significant achievements of any type, demonstration of the Tuckwell Attributes, and connection and commitment to Australia.
Tony and Michelle Clarke Grant
The Tony and Michelle Clarke Grant is offered by the School of Medicine and Psychology in the ANU College of Science and Medicine to support PhD or MPhil candidates pursuing research with a significant clinical element. Funding for this award has been provided by Tony and Michelle Clarke to support outstanding domestic or international candidates in the School of Medicine and Psychology. The objective of the award is to enable candidates to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy program in MEDI9910 (either directly or via the Master of Philosophy in MEDI8910) in a field consisting of a significant clinical element. The award provides $5,000 per annum for up to 4 years, totaling $20,000 for PhD candidates, with the goal of supporting research studies and future activities in clinical medicine.
Tim and Margaret Bourke PhD Scholarship
The Tim and Margaret Bourke PhD Scholarship is offered annually by the Mathematical Sciences Institute in the ANU College of Science. The scholarship has three primary objectives: to support an ANU PhD student working in the area of pure (theoretical) mathematics; to advance women in the field of mathematics; and to support the teaching of mathematics at the Australian National University. Funding for this award has been provided by Tim and Margaret Bourke. The scholarship is available to both domestic and international students who are enrolled or enrolling full-time in a program of study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the Australian National University. The award is valued at $5,000 per annum and is paid in a single instalment unless otherwise stated in the letter of offer. Recipients are responsible for making payment of any tuition and administrative fees by the prescribed date, and are responsible for the cost of books, study materials, accommodation and all other costs of study.
The Simon Anderson Scholarship
The Simon Anderson Scholarship aims to increase diversity in the technology world and encourage female-identifying undergraduates into the field of Computer Science, equipping them for their future technological careers. Funding for this Award has been provided by Simon Anderson, an ANU Alumnus who graduated with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Laws and was awarded the 2016 Alumnus of the Year - Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The scholarship is currently unavailable but when offered, it provides financial support to domestic students who identify as female and receive an offer of admission to Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours), Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours)(R&D), or Bachelor of Information Technology. Recipients are responsible for making payment of all tuition fees by the prescribed date and for the costs of books, study materials, accommodation and all other costs of study.
The Reintroduction Genetics of a Restoring Woodland Faunal Community
This PhD scholarship is part of the Australian Research Council-funded Bringing Back Biodiversity project, which is experimentally restoring three Australian small mammals to Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary: the Eastern Chestnut Mouse, the Yellow-footed Antechinus, and augmenting a population of reintroduced New Holland Mouse. The aim is to investigate the reintroduction biology of these three native small mammals to inform future reintroductions, with a key focus on understanding the ecological and behavioural shifts following translocation to a novel environment. This is a major collaborative research project between the ACT Government, Australian National University and James Cook University, and is part of the long-term Mulligans Flat - Goorooyarroo Woodland Experiment. The successful candidate must secure an Australian Government Research Training Program PhD stipend scholarship and will receive an $8,000 per annum top-up scholarship for 3 years. Operating funds are also available as part of the broader project.
The Patricia Studans PhD Scholarship for Multiple Myeloma Research
The Patricia Studans PhD Scholarship for Multiple Myeloma Research has been generously funded by Mr and Mrs Studans in memory of Patricia Studans. The objective of this Award is to support an outstanding PhD candidate to undertake research into the prevention or cure of Multiple Myeloma at the Australian National University. The scholarship is awarded to prospective or current, International or Domestic candidates who have demonstrated H1 or H1 equivalence and are enrolling in a full-time program of study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the ANU in the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR). The value of the Award is $36,652 per annum, paid fortnightly for 3.5 years with a possible 6-month extension available. The Award may contain multiple benefits including a stipend scholarship equivalent to the Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) stipend scholarship, HDR Fee Remission Merit Scholarship for international students to cover international student fees, 60 days medical and 60 days parental leave, and travel allowance to cover expenses for attending relevant conferences supporting the research.
Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
Knight-Hennessy Scholars cultivates and supports a multidisciplinary and multicultural community of graduate students from across Stanford University, and delivers engaging experiences that prepare graduates to be visionary, courageous, and collaborative leaders who address complex challenges facing the world. Scholars participate in up to three years of programming that complements their graduate studies and prepares them to take on leadership roles in academia, industry, government, nonprofits, and the community at large. Scholars receive a fellowship for up to three years of tuition, depending upon their degree length. In addition, scholars receive a stipend for living and academic expenses, and a travel stipend for one annual trip to and from Stanford. The program seeks visionary thinkers who are curious, open-minded, and genuinely excited to boldly and creatively address the world's important challenges, courageous leaders who are ethical and driven to achieve meaningful results, and collaborative community members who are humble, empathetic, and deeply passionate about contributing to the greater good.
The Humanitarian Medical Scholarship
The Humanitarian Medical Scholarship is offered by the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology to provide financial support to students from refugee backgrounds pursuing medical education. The objective of the Award is to provide one postgraduate scholarship for up to four years to a student who is from a refugee background, undertaking the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program at the Australian National University. This scholarship provides comprehensive support including a substantial annual stipend and full fee waiver to enable humanitarian visa holders to complete their medical education. Funding for the 2023 Award was generously provided by the John James Foundation, demonstrating a commitment to expanding access to medical education for displaced and refugee populations.
The Florence Violet McKenzie Master of Applied Cybernetics Scholarship for Non-Traditional Pathway Students
Each year, the School of Cybernetics within the ANU College of Systems and Society may offer an award known as The Florence Violet McKenzie Master of Applied Cybernetics Scholarship for Non-Traditional Pathway Students. The objective of the Award is to support students who are undertaking either the Master of Applied Cybernetics or the Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced), both offered by the School of Cybernetics. It is designed to reduce barriers to entry and promote diversity by recognising each applicant's unique background, education, industry experience, and aspirations. The scholarship warmly welcomes applicants who can demonstrate a strong passion for, and relevant experience in, the field of cybernetics. Funding for this Award has been provided by the School and, where applicable, its financial partners. The Award is available to commencing ANU students who are domestic or international students, receive an offer of admission to the Master of Applied Cybernetics or Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced) programs, and have not completed a traditional higher education qualification but can demonstrate equivalent professional or life experience relevant to the field.
The Ethics of Net Zero PhD Scholarship
The scholarship invites applications from strongly qualified prospective PhD Students to undertake research within the ARC-funded research project, 'The Ethics of Net Zero'. Applications to work on any topic falling under the scope of the project, broadly construed, will be considered. The project has a broad scope, covering a full range of ethical questions raised by the adoption, promotion, and coordination of net zero targets by national and subnational climate actors. Its expected outcomes include the formulation of detailed guidelines for determining ethically sound net zero policy and practice. The scholarship is offered by The Australian National University and provides comprehensive financial support for doctoral research over 3.5 years, including a stipend, travel and removal allowances, thesis allowance, and paid medical and parental leave.
The Boswell Technologies Grant for Space Exploration, Moon and Mars
This award is intended to aid coursework students undertaking research in the area of Space Exploration, Moon and Mars. Funding is provided by the Boswell Technologies Endowment fund, established by Prof Roderick Boswell. The award could be used towards travel, acquiring of equipment or collaboration activities. The award is available annually to a continuing student enrolled in a postgraduate or undergraduate program in the College of Science at the Australian National University who is undertaking a research project related to space exploration, moon and Mars. Students must present a case, supported by their supervisor, specifying why funding is required and how it will assist their current research.
The Bill Hickson & Engineers Australia Scholarship for the Master of Applied Cybernetics
Each year the School of Cybernetics within the ANU College of Systems and Society may offer an award known as The Bill Hickson & Engineers Australia Scholarship for the Master of Applied Cybernetics. The objective of the Award is to support and provide funding for a domestic or international candidate who is eligible for membership of the Institution of Engineers Australia to enable them to study either the Master of Applied Cybernetics or the Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced), both offered by the School of Cybernetics. Funding for this Award has been provided by Engineers Australia on behalf of the estate of the late Bill Hickson. The scholarship provides a stipend of $34,000 per annum, paid fortnightly for the duration of the program. Recipients are responsible for making payment of all tuition fees by the prescribed date as set out by the University each session. Recipients of the Award are also responsible for the costs of books, study materials, accommodation and all other costs of study. The scholarship is designed to support students pursuing advanced studies in cybernetics at the Australian National University.
The Abey Family Thrive Scholarship
The Abey Family Thrive Scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics (CBE) to support an undergraduate student from a disadvantaged background to study in the College. The scholarship provides financial assistance to help students overcome economic barriers to higher education. Funding for this Award has been provided by Mr Arun Abey. The scholarship is specifically designed to support domestic students who are from low socioeconomic backgrounds, as demonstrated by eligibility for low SEIFA (Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas) adjustment factors. The award is classified as an Access scholarship, aimed at increasing educational opportunities for students facing financial hardship, including those from refugee/humanitarian backgrounds or low socioeconomic status.
Terrell International Undergraduate Scholarships
To commemorate the contribution of Professor R D Terrell to international relations and international student affairs, The Australian National University has established the Terrell International Undergraduate Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to international undergraduate students on the basis of their achievement in the first year of a Bachelor's degree at ANU. The scholarships provide tuition fee sponsorships of either 50% or 25% for the remaining duration of the student's program. Four scholarships are offered each year (2 at 50% and 2 at 25%), with students automatically considered based on their excellent academic results during the first two semesters (48 units) of their Bachelor's degree at the University. The scholarships recognize outstanding academic merit and support international students continuing their undergraduate studies at ANU.
Talo Honours Grant
The Talo Honours Grant is offered annually by The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) within the ANU College of Science and Medicine. The objective of the Award is to encourage and support research and training in Biomedicine of students with strong computational backgrounds. A computational background could include, but is not limited to, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc. Funding for this Award has been provided by Taiyang Zhang and Loong Wang through the JCSMR Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator. The Award provides a once-off payment to support students undertaking Honours programs in medical research at ANU.
Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator Program Travel Grant
The Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator Program Travel Grant is offered annually by the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) at the ANU College of Health and Medicine. Funding has been provided by Taiyang Zhang and Loong Wang through the JCSMR Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator program. The objective of the Award is to fund short-term research placements in industry and external academic institutions to enable recipients engaged in computational biology affiliated with JCSMR to develop further research and translational expertise relevant to their field of study. The grant provides a one-off payment of $10,000 AUD per recipient. Up to six awards may be offered each year to support travel, accommodation, and other expenses related to research placements. The award is designed to facilitate professional development and translational research experience for computational biology researchers at various career stages, from PhD students to early career researchers within five years of completing their doctorate.
Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator Innovator Grant
Each year the John Curtin School of Medical Research, ANU College of Health and Medicine may offer awards known as the Taiyang and Loong Innovator Grant offered as part of the Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator Program. The objectives of the Award are to support PhD candidates and early-career researchers (up to five years post-PhD) for projects requiring proof-of-concept evidence of a new, promising computational technology. Funding for this Award has been provided by Taiyang Zhang and Loong Wang through the JCSMR Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator program. The Award is paid in a one-off instalment to pursue the outcomes specified in the application within 12 months of acceptance. The Award can be used for experiments, testing programs or to purchase equipment to pursue the outcomes specified in the application.
Taiyang and Loong PhD Supplementary Scholarship
The Taiyang and Loong PhD Supplementary Scholarship is offered annually by the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) at ANU College of Health and Medicine. The scholarship aims to encourage interest in computational biology, accelerate knowledge and skill development, and cultivate an entrepreneurial research and learning environment for PhD students. Funding for this award has been provided by Taiyang Zhang and Loong Wang as part of the Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator. The scholarship provides a supplementary stipend to top up the AGRTP rate to $44,000 per annum, along with paid leave entitlements, a one-off $4,000 payment for computer purchase and/or travel, and the opportunity for a 6-month industry placement relevant to the research project. Up to six awards may be offered each year, with three currently on offer, and recipients must be pursuing doctoral research in computational biology with a focus on developing computer science tools and applications that address real-world biomedical problems.
Taiyang and Loong PhD Scholarship
The Taiyang and Loong PhD Scholarship is offered annually by the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) at the Australian National University's College of Health and Medicine. Up to four awards may be offered each year, with the objective of applying the highest level of computer science and computational knowledge to unsolved problems facing biological and health scientists today. The scholarship is funded by Taiyang Zhang and Loong Wang as part of the Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator program. Successful candidates will accelerate knowledge and skills development and cultivate an entrepreneurial research and learning environment in the field of computational biology. The scholarship supports full-time PhD students who demonstrate a keen interest in developing new computer science tools and applications that directly address real-world biomedical problems. PhD projects focus on specific biological questions with defined potential industry partners and computational areas. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support including an annual stipend of $44,000 paid fortnightly for three years with a possible 12-month extension. Additional benefits include a $4,000 one-off payment for computer purchase and/or travel, thesis and publication allowance, travel and removal reimbursement, and access to additional support through the Talo Program Talent Accelerator for travel grants and small research projects. The program also includes a 6-month industry placement relevant to the research project. Note: The scholarship is currently unavailable at the time of this listing. Candidates are automatically considered upon admission to the relevant PhD program.
Sydney Speaks Master's Thesis Award
The Sydney Speaks Master's Thesis Award is offered by the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences to support students while they undertake a Master's (Advanced) thesis in Linguistics at the University. The objective of the award is to offer a stipend to a Masters student who is writing a thesis on variation and change in Australian English that will contribute to the Sydney Speaks project. The scholarship provides a one-off payment to support the recipient during their thesis research. The award is available to both domestic and international students enrolled or enrolling in the Masters of General and Applied Linguistics (Advanced) program who are interested in researching variation and change in Australian English. Recipients must be enrolled or approved to enrol in the relevant Linguistics thesis course (THES8102) in the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics. Note that the scholarship is currently unavailable as of the webpage status.
Stephen and Helen Wurm Fieldwork Grant – Higher Degree Research
The Stephen and Helen Wurm Fieldwork Grant supports linguistic fieldwork for lesser-known and lesser-described languages of the Asia-Pacific region. The grant is available to ANU students enrolled in Higher Degree by Research programs in Linguistics, Anthropology or related fields who are conducting fieldwork on lesser-known and lesser-described languages in the Asia-Pacific region. The grant provides funding between $2,500 and $7,000, with maximum funding determined by travel location and duration of fieldwork. Applications are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis. Students may receive the grant up to two times during their program of study. Five grants are awarded annually.
Stephen & Helen Wurm PhD Scholarship in Asia-Pacific Linguistics
Each year the School of Culture History and Language (CHL), in the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP), may offer an award known as the Stephen and Helen Wurm PhD Scholarship in Asia-Pacific Linguistics. This Award provides funding for an outstanding domestic or international student, to enable them to pursue a PhD program in Linguistics, based in the CHL, and study a lesser-described Asia-Pacific language, or languages. Funding for the Award has been provided by the Wurm Endowment Funds. The endowment was made in 2005 to the Australian National University by Dr Helen Wurm, in memory of her late husband, Professor Stephen Wurm. Professor Wurm was Professor and Head of the Department of Linguistics in the Research School for Pacific and Asian Studies, from its inception in 1957 until his retirement in 1987. The Award is available to prospective or continuing domestic or international students enrolled in a full-time Doctor of Philosophy program studying a lesser described Asia Pacific language with demonstrated H1 academic equivalence.
Stan and Jessie Holland Supplementary Scholarship
The Stan & Jessie Holland Supplementary Scholarship is offered annually by the ANU College of Science in memory of Stan and Jessie Holland, endowed by their eldest son. Up to two awards are available each year - one for a PhD candidate and one for an MPhil candidate. The objective of the Award is to support outstanding Aboriginal, African or Pasifika candidates to enable them to pursue a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program in the field of ecology and environmental science, based in the College of Science. Recipients must be enrolled full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Philosophy program in ecology or environmental science and must already be in receipt of an approved ANU HDR Base stipend scholarship. The scholarship provides supplementary funding of up to $15,000 per annum, paid fortnightly, to support research and travel activities undertaken during the year of the award.
Stan and Jessie Holland Scholarship
Each year the ANU College of Science may offer up to two awards (one for a PhD candidate and one for an MPhil candidate) known as the Stan & Jessie Holland Scholarship. Funding for this Award has been endowed to the ANU in memory of his parents Stan and Jessie Holland by their eldest son. The objective of the Award is to support outstanding Aboriginal, African or Pasifika candidates to enable them to pursue a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program in the field of ecology and environmental science, based in the College of Science. The scholarship includes a stipend, HDR fee remission, dependent child allowance, relocation reimbursement, thesis allowance, and paid leave entitlements, with payments made fortnightly over a 3.5 year period.
Stan and Jessie Holland Postgraduate Scholarship
The Stan and Jessie Holland Postgraduate Scholarship is offered annually by the ANU College of Systems and Society to support outstanding Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, African or Pasifika students. The scholarship enables recipients to pursue the Master (Advanced) program in the field of ecology and environmental science at the Australian National University. Funding for this Award has been endowed to ANU by the eldest son of Stan and Jessie Holland in their memory. The scholarship provides up to $15,000 per annum, paid fortnightly, with continuation based on academic performance. No separate application is required as eligible students who have indicated their interest will be automatically considered for the award.
Squire Patton Boggs Bursary
The Squire Patton Boggs Bursary is a financial assistance award offered by the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy. Each semester, the program may offer 4x $500 gift vouchers to students experiencing financial hardship while studying at ANU. The objective of the award is to assist with the cost of day-to-day expenses of essential items, such as food and hygienic items. Funding for this award has been provided by the law firm Squire Patton Boggs. The bursary is available to continuing ANU students who are enrolled in eligible law programs including Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, Graduate Certificate of Law, Graduate Certificate of New Technologies Law, Master of Financial Management and Law, or Master of International Law and Diplomacy. Successful applicants receive a $500 gift voucher for Aldi Supermarkets, provided upon accepting the offer. Applications open at the start of each semester and remain available until the semester's funds are depleted. The College uses the National Debt Helpline's definition of financial hardship as the basis for assessment. Students may only apply for the bursary once per semester.
Sochon Grant in Korean Studies
The Sochon Grant in Korean Studies is offered annually by the ANU Korean Institute within the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific. The objective of the Award is to support outstanding students engaged in Korean studies for participation in an overseas study program or for engaging in field research. Funding for this Award has been provided by the Sochon Foundation, led by Madame Young Hi Park, which has shown enduring support for Korean studies at ANU. The grant provides financial support to continuing ANU students undertaking a major or minor in Korean studies or Korean language, helping them enhance their educational experience through international study opportunities or field research activities.
Shine-Dalgarno Centre PhD Supplementary Scholarship
The Shine-Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR), ANU College of Health and Medicine offers up to ten supplementary scholarship awards annually. This scholarship provides financial support to doctoral students conducting research in RNA biology under the supervision of a member of the Shine-Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation. The scholarship is designed as a top-up award for students who have already been awarded an ANU approved HDR base stipend scholarship. It supplements the base stipend to provide additional financial support throughout the doctoral research program. The award is available to both domestic and international students enrolled full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy program. The supplementary scholarship provides $10,000 per annum paid fortnightly, which tops up the AGRTP rate of the base stipend to $46,652 per annum. The award is provided for 3.5 years, supporting students throughout their doctoral research journey. Candidates are automatically considered for this scholarship upon admission to the program. Continuation of the scholarship is based on maintaining satisfactory academic performance throughout the doctoral program. This award recognizes academic merit and aims to support outstanding PhD candidates pursuing innovative research in RNA biology at one of Australia's leading medical research institutions.
Shine-Dalgarno Centre PhD Scholarship
The Shine-Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR), ANU College of Health and Medicine offers a full PhD scholarship supporting research in RNA biology. The scholarship is designed for international students pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree with supervision from a member of the Shine-Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support including a base stipend equivalent to the Australian Government Research Training Program stipend, with potential for a competitive top-up supplement of $10,000 per annum. Recipients are awarded funding for the standard duration of their doctoral program (3.5 years with possible 6-month extension) and receive additional benefits including HDR fee remission for international student fees, paid leave entitlements (60 days medical and 60 days parental leave), thesis and travel reimbursements, and dependent child allowances. Candidates are automatically considered upon receipt of their PhD program application, with selection based on academic merit requiring demonstrated H1 or H1 equivalence.
Shen-su Sun PhD Supplementary Scholarship
The Shen-su Sun PhD Supplementary Scholarship is offered by the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES), in the ANU College of Science, to outstanding Chinese PhD Candidates who have been awarded a scholarship by the Chinese Scholarship Council. It is aimed at attracting the highest quality Chinese PhD Candidates to the RSES. This is a supplementary scholarship designed to complement the ANU-CSC Scholarship, providing additional financial support to enable outstanding Chinese students to pursue doctoral research in Earth Sciences at the Australian National University. The scholarship provides $10,000 per annum paid fortnightly over a three-year period, with the possibility of a six-month extension. All successful ANU-CSC Scholarship recipients who enrol with RSES will be automatically considered for this award, with up to two scholarships offered annually.
School of Cybernetics Scholarship for Indigenous Students
Each year, the School of Cybernetics within the ANU College of Systems and Society may offer an award known as the School of Cybernetics Scholarship for Indigenous Students. The objective of the Award is to support the advancement of the recipient's leadership capabilities in the areas of technology, business, and community engagement and to eliminate barriers to participation, including cultural continuity, access to formal education, or recognition of equivalent industry experience; and to develop mentoring relationships with prominent professionals in the private and public sectors. The scholarship provides $34,000 per annum paid in fortnightly installments for the program duration, plus up to $20,000 in relocation and cultural support allowance. Funding for this Award has been provided by the School and, where applicable, its financial partners. The recipient is responsible for making payment of all tuition fees and costs of books, study materials, accommodation and all other costs of study.
School of Cybernetics Scholarship
The School of Cybernetics Scholarship is an annual award offered by the School of Cybernetics (SoCY) within the ANU College of Systems and Society. The objective of the Award is to support students who are undertaking either the Master of Applied Cybernetics or the Master of Applied Cybernetics (Advanced), both offered by the School of Cybernetics. The Award aims to help build the recipient's leadership skills in technology, business and community areas, and to develop a mentoring relationship with prominent professionals in the private and public sectors. Funding for this Award has been provided by the School and, where applicable, its financial partners. The scholarship has a value of $34,000 per annum, with up to 20 awards available. Payments are made fortnightly for a duration of 1 year. The Award is available to both domestic and international students who receive an offer of admission to the specified programs. All applicants applying through the program-specific application for the Master of Applied Cybernetics programs will be automatically considered for the Award, based on them meeting the eligibility criteria and electing to be considered for scholarships. Recipients are responsible for making payment of all tuition fees and other costs of study.
Scholarship in Regolith Science
Each year the Research School of Earth Sciences at the Australian National University may offer two awards known as the Scholarship in Regolith Science. The objective of the Award is to support regolith-related research, especially important for Australian environments. Funding for this Award has been provided through an endowment established in 2008 by the Cooperative Research Centre for Landscape Environments and Mineral Exploration – a joint venture including the Australian National University. The scholarship provides a stipend of $5000 with an additional amount of funding of up to $5000 available for research project funding. Regolith science incorporates the study of the weathered zone, including soils, sediments, weathered rocks, water and biota. Regolith science is multi-disciplinary and can include aspects of earth sciences (geology, geochemistry and geophysics), environmental science, planetary science, geography, soil science, water resources and biology, in order to understand landscape evolution, biogeochemical cycling of elements, groundwater and surface water resources (water quantity and water quality), impacts of human activity (such as agriculture, mining and/or urbanisation).
Ruth Pfanner Undergraduate Scholarships
The Ruth Pfanner Undergraduate Scholarships are offered by the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences through the ANU School of Music. This scholarship provides financial support to outstanding undergraduate students pursuing music degrees at the Australian National University. The scholarship is designed to recognize and support students who demonstrate exceptional musical ability and accomplishment in music performance. Selection is made on the basis of outstanding level of musical ability as demonstrated at audition. The scholarship provides financial support for up to three years of undergraduate study in music.
Ruth Pfanner Commencement Scholarships
The Ruth Pfanner Commencement Scholarships are offered by the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences through the ANU School of Music. These scholarships provide financial support to new undergraduate students commencing degrees in Music at The Australian National University. The scholarship recognizes and supports students who display outstanding levels of musical ability and accomplishment in musical performance, as demonstrated at audition. Selection is based on academic merit and exceptional musical performance demonstrated during the audition process. All new applicants commencing an undergraduate degree offered by the ANU School of Music are automatically considered for this award, making it accessible to both domestic and international students.
RSSS Director's Award for Higher Degree Research
The RSSS Director's Award for Higher Degree Research is a prestigious top-up scholarship offered by the Research School of Social Sciences at the Australian National University. This award is designed to support the top-ranked Higher Degree Research applicant enrolling full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy program within the Research School of Social Sciences. The award provides an annual stipend of $20,000 (up to 75% of the Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend value) for one year, with payments distributed per semester. Two awards are available annually, and recipients are selected based on academic merit without requiring a separate application. The scholarship complements the Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship and is available to both domestic and international PhD students. Continued funding is dependent on satisfactory achievement of key PhD milestones including Annual Plans, Reports, and Thesis Proposal Review. Recipients have flexibility in how they use the funds to support their doctoral research. The award demonstrates the Research School of Social Sciences' commitment to attracting and supporting high-achieving doctoral candidates in social sciences research.
RSFAS Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
The RSFAS Undergraduate Merit Scholarship is offered by the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics within the ANU College of Business and Economics. The objective of the award is to attract high calibre students who have completed a Year 12 qualification in Australia and are applying for admission to the University for the first time in programs offered by the CBE Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics. The scholarship provides financial support to commencing domestic undergraduate students pursuing degrees in finance, actuarial studies, and statistics. Recipients must maintain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or above each semester to continue receiving the scholarship. The award is designed to recognize and support academic excellence among domestic students entering these specialized fields of study.
RSES Opportunity Scholarship
The Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) Opportunity Scholarship is an annual award designed to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in Earth Sciences degree programs at the Australian National University. The objective of the scholarship is to support students to commence, continue, and/or complete their studies in Earth Sciences. Funding for this award has been provided by various donors and is available to both domestic and international students who can demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is offered to commencing or continuing ANU students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs, with specific requirements including completion or enrollment in EMSC1006 or EMSC1008 for undergraduate applicants. Recipients receive variable financial support paid in equal installments at the beginning of each semester for up to one year, with possible extension upon review. Students remain responsible for tuition fees, books, study materials, accommodation, and other costs of study.
RSE Bob Gregory Honours in Economics Scholarship for International Students
Each year the Research School of Economics in the ANU College of Business and Economics may offer an award known as the Research School of Economics Bob Gregory Honours in Economics Scholarship for International Students. The objective of the Award is to attract high achieving international students to enrol in an Honours in Economics program offered by the Research School of Economics. Funding for this award has been provided by the Research School of Economics. The scholarship provides a stipend paid in two equal instalments after the Census Date of each semester, supporting international students pursuing honours-level economics studies at ANU.
RSE Bob Gregory Honours in Economics Scholarship for Domestic Students
The Research School of Economics Bob Gregory Honours in Economics Scholarship for Domestic Students is an annual award offered by the Research School of Economics in the ANU College of Business and Economics. The objective of the award is to attract high achieving domestic students to enrol in an Honours in Economics program offered by the Research School of Economics. The scholarship is named in honor of Bob Gregory and provides comprehensive financial support for students pursuing honours-level economics studies at the Australian National University. The award covers full domestic tuition fees for the Honours program in Economics (up to 48 units maximum) plus a stipend of $10,000 per annum. This scholarship is designed to support domestic students who are currently completing or have recently completed an undergraduate degree in Economics at an Australian university or recognised overseas institution. Recipients must have accepted an offer of admission in either the one-year Bachelor of Economics (Honours) program or the final year of the Honours in Economics program of the Bachelor of Finance, Economics and Statistics. The scholarship is paid over one year with payments made per semester, and continuation is based on maintaining satisfactory academic performance.
RSAA Supplementary Scholarships
The RSAA Supplementary Scholarships are offered by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Australian National University. This supplementary scholarship is extended to all RSAA PhD students, excluding those receiving an ARC Laureate Scholarship. The scholarship provides additional financial support to students pursuing doctoral research in astronomy and astrophysics. The scholarship provides $5,000 AUD per annum, paid fortnightly over a period of 3 years. A 6-month extension is available for eligible students. Recipients must maintain their base stipend scholarships to continue receiving this supplementary funding. There is no separate application process for this scholarship. Students may request to be considered for this scholarship on their application for admission, and applications may be considered at any time of the year. ANU PhD, URS and RTP stipend scholarship recipients are automatically considered for this supplementary award. This scholarship is available to both domestic and international students at the postgraduate research level, and is awarded based on academic merit. It serves as an additional financial benefit for PhD students conducting research in the field of astronomy and astrophysics at one of Australia's leading research institutions.
RSAA Science PhB Advanced Studies Course Award
Each year the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) in the ANU College of Science may offer an award known as the RSAA Science PhB Advanced Studies Course Award. The objective of the award is to interest Science PhB students in astronomy and astrophysics student research projects offered by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics. The award is available to current ANU students enrolled in an Advanced Studies Course as part of their Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Science degree program who intend to undertake a research project in astronomy, astrophysics, or astronomical instrumentation under the supervision of an academic in RSAA. Each award is worth AUS$3,000 paid as a one-off payment after the census date for the Advanced Studies course within which the research project is undertaken.
Rotary-Alf Gillespie Bursary for Indigenous Australian Undergraduate Students
The Rotary-Alf Gillespie Bursary for Indigenous Australian Undergraduate Students is offered annually by the Tjabal Centre at the Australian National University. The bursary aims to encourage Indigenous Australian students to continue with tertiary education and to study their own culture and history. Funding for this award has been provided by members of the Rotary Club of Canberra in honour of Alf Gillespie, who was a Rotary District Governor and Community Activist. The award is available to continuing ANU students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are enrolled in the third year of a Bachelor degree program. Recipients must be taking courses with a focus on the study of Indigenous Australian culture such as Archaeology, Anthropology, History and/or Linguistics. Selection is made on the basis of academic merit, specifically the highest GPA achieved in the first two years of study at ANU. The bursary is paid in one instalment upon acceptance of the offer, and students are automatically considered based on meeting the eligibility criteria.
Ross Taylor PhD Supplementary Scholarship in Geochemistry
Each year the Research School of Earth Sciences may offer an award known as the Ross Taylor PhD Supplementary Scholarship in Geochemistry. Funding for this Award has been provided by generous donations from associates of Ross Taylor, and matching School funds. The scholarship honors Professor Ross Taylor, who has made an outstanding contribution in geochemistry and as a pioneer of lunar science. His work spans the moon, the Earth's continental crust, island arc rocks and beyond. Fifty years ago, Professor Taylor made one of the big discoveries about the nature of the moon and was chosen by NASA as the best person to analyse the first moon rocks brought back by Apollo 11. Apart from many academic awards, he was elected as a Foreign Associate of the US National Academy of Sciences in 1994 and he was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2008. The scholarship provides supplementary financial support to PhD students in Earth Sciences focusing on geochemistry at the Australian National University.
Research Training Program (RTP) International Fee Offset Scholarship
The Research Training Program (RTP) International Fee Offset Scholarship is funded annually by the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training to support international students undertaking Higher Degree Research programs at Australian National University. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for the duration of the research degree, providing comprehensive support for international doctoral and research master's candidates. The program aims to attract high-quality international students to pursue research aligned with ANU's research strategy. Candidates are selected through a competitive merit-based ranking process, evaluated on academic excellence and research potential. The scholarship provides three and a half years of tuition fee coverage with possibilities for extension, along with overseas student health cover for the student and their immediate family members.
Research Training Program (RTP) Domestic Fee Offset Scholarship
The Research Training Program (RTP) provides block grants to higher education providers to support both domestic and overseas students undertaking research doctorate and research masters degrees, also known as higher degrees by research (HDRs). The scholarship is automatically awarded to domestic students when admitted to an eligible HDR program at The Australian National University. Students can be offered RTP Scholarships for tuition fees offset, stipend for general living costs, and allowances related to the ancillary cost of research degrees. The RTP Domestic Fee Offset Scholarship specifically covers tuition fees for 4 years for domestic students pursuing postgraduate research degrees at ANU.
Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics Pre-Master Training Program Scholarship
Each year the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics (RFSAS) within the ANU College of Business and Economics offers a number of awards known as the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics Pre-Master Training Program Scholarship. The objective of the Award is to continue the long-standing partnership and successful pre-masters agreement between ANU and selected Partners. The scholarship provides a 25% reduction on international student tuition fees for students who have completed a recognised Pre-Master Training Program at a partner home institution and are enrolling in eligible Master's programs at ANU. The Award is funded by RFSAS and is available for the standard full-time duration of the Master's degree, with the fee waiver applied at the start of each semester.
Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics India Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
Each year the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics (RSFAS), within the ANU College of Business and Economics, may offer up to 15 awards known as the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics India Undergraduate Merit Scholarship. The objective of the award is to support diversity and to strengthen education outcomes for students from high schools in India. The award acknowledges the quality of students from Indian high schools and aims to meet the RSFAS goal of attracting high quality students. The scholarship is valued at $10,000 per annum, payable in two equal instalments following the Census Date of each semester. Students who apply to study at the College of Business and Economics will automatically be considered for the College's scholarship program without requiring an additional application process. Note that the scholarship is currently unavailable.
Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics Honours Scholarship
The Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics (RSFAS) Honours Scholarship is offered annually by the RSFAS within the ANU College of Business and Economics. Each year, a number of awards may be offered in each of the three disciplines: Finance, Actuarial Studies, and Statistics. The scholarships are awarded to the top-ranked candidates commencing Honours programs in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. The objective of the Award is to assist students with the cost of studying in full-time RSFAS Honours programs. The scholarship is valued at $15,000 per annum, payable in two equal amounts following the Census Date of each semester of study. The payment aligns to the recipient's academic study load, with enrolment in 24 units constituting 100% award payment per semester, while 18 units enrolment constitutes 75% award payment per semester. The Award is available to both domestic and international students who have accepted an offer of admission to commence an Honours program offered by RSFAS and intend to complete the Finance, Actuarial Studies, or Statistics specialisation with RSFAS in the year of award offer. Students are automatically considered based on meeting the eligibility criteria, with no separate application required. Note: The scholarship is currently unavailable as indicated on the source page.
Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics Foundation Scholarship
Each year the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics ('RSFAS') within the ANU College of Business and Economics may offer a number of awards known as the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics Foundation Scholarship. The objective of the Award is to continue the long-standing partnership and successful Foundation agreement between the ANU and selected partners. The Award is available to commencing international ANU students who are enrolled in or have received an offer of admission to either a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies, Bachelor of Finance, or Bachelor of Statistics following successful completion of a recognised Foundation Program from a partner university. The scholarship provides a 10% fee waiver of international student tuition fees, paid per semester for the full-time duration of the Bachelor's degree program. Selection is made automatically based on academic merit for eligible students, with no separate application required.
Research School of Economics Postgraduate Merit Scholarship
The ANU College of Business and Economics offers the Research School of Economics Postgraduate Merit Scholarship with the aim to attract high-calibre domestic students into postgraduate programs offered by the Research School of Economics. The scholarship provides a discount of 30% of the recipient's Domestic Tuition Fees (DTF), paid at the beginning of each semester, for the duration of the postgraduate program at the College. The award is designed to recognize and support academic excellence in students pursuing postgraduate coursework in Economics. Recipients are automatically considered based on meeting eligibility criteria when applying through UAC, with no separate scholarship application required. Students who have deferred their offer may still be considered for the award by contacting the College Scholarships Office.
Research School of Chemistry Honours Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to assist students enrolled in the Honours Year of an undergraduate degree offered by the ANU College of Science, with a specialisation in Chemistry. The scholarship recognizes and supports outstanding academic achievement in Chemistry or cognate courses. The award is available to both domestic and international students who have received an offer of admission to Honours in Science, specialising in Chemistry, and have obtained a GPA of 6.00 or above out of 7.00 across 48 units of Chemistry or cognate courses. The scholarship provides financial support for one year to help students focus on their Honours research and studies. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship based on meeting the eligibility criteria, with no separate application required.
Research School of Accounting Pre-Master Training Program Scholarship
The Research School of Accounting Pre-Master Training Program Scholarship is offered annually by the Research School of Accounting within the ANU College of Business and Economics. The objective of the Award is to continue the long-standing partnership and successful pre-masters' agreement between ANU and selected Partners. The scholarship provides a 25% tuition fee waiver to international students who are completing or have completed a recognized Pre-Master Training Program at a home institution and are enrolled in the Master of Accounting (4 semesters) or Master of Professional Accounting (3 semesters). The fee waiver is applied towards tuition fees at the beginning of each semester for the full-time duration of the Master's degree. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship based on meeting the eligibility criteria, with no separate application required. Selection is made on the basis of academic merit.
Replacing Animals in Medical Research Honours Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to assist students enrolled in a one-year Honours program at the Australian National University. The scholarship specifically supports students undertaking research that utilizes non-animal alternative methods to replace the use of animals or animal products in medical research. The award is available to both domestic and international students who receive an offer of admission to an honours specialization in the ANU College of Science or the ANU College of Health and Medicine. The scholarship aims to promote ethical research practices by encouraging the development and application of alternative methodologies that do not rely on animal testing. Recipients must demonstrate their commitment to utilizing non-animal alternative methods in their proposed research project. The scholarship provides financial support for one year to enable students to focus on their honours research while advancing the field of humane medical research alternatives.
Reintroduction Genetics of a Restoring Woodland Faunal Community HDR Supplementary Scholarship
This PhD scholarship is part of the Australian Research Council-funded Bringing Back Biodiversity project, which is experimentally restoring several species including the Eastern Quoll, Eastern Bettong, Eastern Chestnut Mouse, New Holland Mouse and Yellow-footed Antechinus to Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary. The aim of this project will be to investigate the reintroduction genetics of reintroduced species, with the aim of informing future reintroductions within and beyond Mulligans Flat. More broadly, the project will address questions about improving the application of genetics to reintroduction biology and ecosystem restoration. This is a major collaborative research project between the ACT Government, Australian National University, CSIRO and James Cook University, and is part of the long-term Mulligans Flat - Goorooyarroo Woodland Experiment. The scholarship provides an $8,000 per annum top-up scholarship for 3 years, in addition to an ANU or APA PhD stipend scholarship. Operating funds are also available as part of the broader project.
Professor Darrell Tryon Research Scholarship
The Professor Darrell Tryon Research Scholarship was established in 2013 to honour the memory and continue the academic legacy of Professor Darrell Tryon, an eminent scholar of The Australian National University who devoted a distinguished research career to the languages and peoples of the Pacific and who was a great friend of France. This scholarship supports postgraduate research students conducting research related to the languages and peoples of the Pacific region. The French Government reimburses return airfare from the home institution to the host institution for each scholar. The host institution provides on-campus residential accommodation at no charge, a monthly stipend equivalent to 1,000 Euros, and office facilities for the duration of the program.
Plato Investment Management Scholarship for Women in Finance
The Plato Investment Management Women in Finance Scholarship is offered annually by the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics at the Australian National University's College of Business and Economics. The objective of the award is to support students who identify as women who are undertaking an undergraduate program in finance at ANU. The scholarship provides financial support valued at $7,500 per annum for up to two years, paid in equal instalments after each census date. Funding for this award has been provided by Dr Don Hamson and Plato Investment Management Ltd. The scholarship aims to support female students pursuing either a Bachelor of Finance or a CBE undergraduate degree with a Finance major. There is an additional opportunity for the award recipient to complete a paid internship at Plato Investment Management Ltd in Sydney, providing real-world experience to complement the complex research skills learnt on campus. This internship component is separate from the scholarship value and is envisaged to be undertaken during term breaks or at a mutually convenient time. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and gender, requiring recipients to maintain strong academic performance for continuation of funding. Recipients are responsible for tuition fees, books, study materials, accommodation, and all other costs of study.
PhD Scholarship on Humanitarian Emergencies, Displacement, Children and Young Peoples' Protection in the Global South
In 2024, the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs offers a PhD scholarship to provide funding for an outstanding domestic or international student to pursue a PhD Program in humanitarian emergencies, displacement, and protection. The scholarship supports Professor Bina D'Costa's ARC Future Fellowship Project. This fully funded PhD position involves contributing to the ARC project through collecting and analysing mixed method data from case studies including Europe's hot spots and refugee crisis, Horn of Africa emergency, or Myanmar-Bangladesh Rohingya emergency. The PhD scholar will focus on research priority areas such as trafficking, child/early marriages, exploitative/forced child labour, or sexual abuse. The PhD scholar will develop and carry out a project that aligns with the broader purpose of the ARC Project: to provide rigorous evidence to enhance community, organisational and government decision-making and program implementation regarding children and young peoples' protection in displacement contexts and humanitarian emergencies. This is an exciting opportunity to undertake cutting edge research as part of a team of academics, practitioners and community partners, and a cohort of young people working on diverse aspects of displacement and humanitarian protection.
Peter Sharp Scholarship
The Peter Sharp Scholarship is offered annually by the School of Medicine and Psychology within the College of Health and Medicine at the Australian National University. The objective of the Award is to assist a student within the Indigenous Health Stream to undertake the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program at ANU. Funding for this Award has been provided by the ACT Government. The scholarship provides $25,000 per annum for up to four years to support domestic students who have been accepted into the Indigenous Health Stream. Preference may be given to students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander persons. The scholarship is paid in equal instalments after census date each semester and aims to provide financial support for Indigenous students pursuing medical education at one of Australia's leading universities.
Peter McGregor HDR Supplementary Scholarship
The Peter McGregor HDR Supplementary Scholarship is awarded annually to reward excellence in research in the Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics instrumentation program or excellence in research that has a substantial instrumentation component. The scholarship aims to encourage outstanding students to pursue PhD degree programs in astronomy and astrophysics at the Australian National University with a special emphasis on instrumentation development. The award provides an annual supplementary stipend of up to $6,000 paid fortnightly for one year. It is available to new or continuing PhD students working on projects in astronomy and astrophysics that incorporate instrumentation development or innovative use of instrumentation. Students are automatically considered for the award with no separate application required, and must have completed all required milestones to the satisfaction of the Delegated Authority.
Peter Gage Memorial Supplementary Scholarship in Membrane Physiology
The Peter Gage Supplementary Scholarship in Membrane Physiology is named in honour of Professor Peter William Gage, in recognition of his having been one of Australia's leaders in membrane physiology, biophysics and neuroscience. Peter influenced and encouraged a great many research students, postdoctoral fellows and senior colleagues in their scientific careers. The objective of the Award is to encourage outstanding domestic or international candidates to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in the field of medical sciences, based in the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) at the Australian National University. This is a supplementary scholarship that tops up the AGRTP rate of the base stipend to $46,652 per annum (2024 rate), paid fortnightly. The scholarship is available to prospective or continuing domestic or international students who are enrolled full-time in a PhD program at JCSMR and have completed qualifications comparable to an Australian Bachelor first class Honours degree. Recipients must also hold an approved ANU HDR base stipend scholarship at the minimum AGRTP base rate.
PBSA Partnership-Downer Scholarship
The PBSA Partnership-Downer Scholarship is an access scholarship offered annually by the Australian National University (ANU) to support students enrolling in an undergraduate degree at the University for the first time. The objective of the Award is to assist students who come from regional or rural areas of Australia. Funding for this Award has been provided by Spotless Facility Services Pty Ltd. The scholarship provides $8,000 per annum, paid in instalments each semester after census date directly to the recipient. Payments are made for up to 5 years depending on the duration of the undergraduate program. Three scholarships are available each year. Applicants are automatically considered for the award when applying for admission to ANU through the direct Admission Scholarship and Accommodation Application, provided they meet the eligibility criteria and elect to be considered for scholarships.
Paul Bunyan Memorial Scholarship in Medical Sciences
The Paul Bunyan Memorial Scholarship in Medical Sciences is offered annually by the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) within the ANU College of Science and Medicine. The scholarship supports students undertaking their Honours project, with research to be conducted in medical science, preferably in a field related to cancer research. The objective of the award is to provide financial assistance to talented students pursuing Honours-level research in medical sciences at one of Australia's leading medical research institutions. The scholarship particularly encourages research projects related to cancer, though other medical science fields may be considered. Funding for this award has been provided by Mr and Mrs Bunyan, in memory of their son, Paul. The scholarship reflects the family's commitment to supporting medical research and the next generation of medical scientists. Recipients conduct their research at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, a renowned institution at the Australian National University. The scholarship is available to both domestic and international students enrolled in an Honours year at JCSMR, with selection based on academic merit. Students receive $10,000 per annum paid over two semesters for one year of study.
Pacific Institute PhD Grant for Research
The Pacific Institute PhD Grant for Research is offered annually by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, with funding provided by the Pacific Institute Endowment. The Pacific Institute recognizes the achievements of Jim Davidson, Professor of the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Sir Peter Buck, distinguished Maori Historian, and Senator John Knight who established a Pacific Fellowship Fund. The objective of the Award is to advance the higher education of Pacific Islanders and research on Pacific-related topics by providing support for an outstanding domestic or international candidate. This grant provides financial support to PhD students of Pacific Islander heritage who are conducting research within the College of Asia and the Pacific at the Australian National University.
Pacific Institute PhD Fieldwork Grant
The Pacific Institute PhD Fieldwork Grant is offered annually by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific to support doctoral students conducting fieldwork research related to Pacific studies. Funding for this Award has been provided by the Pacific Institute Endowment, which recognises the achievements of Jim Davidson, Professor of the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Sir Peter Buck, distinguished Maori Historian, and Senator John Knight who established a Pacific Fellowship Fund. The objective of the Award is to advance the higher education of Pacific Islanders and research on Pacific-related topics by providing support for an outstanding domestic or international candidate. The grant provides $5,000 AUD as a once-off payment to assist PhD students who are of Pacific Islander heritage and conducting fieldwork in a Pacific studies related area. This award is specifically designed to support fieldwork activities for doctoral candidates enrolled in the College of Asia and the Pacific at the Australian National University. Recipients must be either prospective or continuing ANU students enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy program, demonstrating both their Pacific Islander heritage and their commitment to Pacific-related research topics.
Pac-EVIPP+ MAE Fellowship
The National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) at the ANU College of Health and Medicine may offer up to six awards between 2025 to 2028, known as the Pac-EVIPP+ MAE fellowship, to undertake the Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology (MAE) program at the Australian National University. The Pac-EVIPP+ MAE fellowship aims to strengthen cross-border collaboration in order to be best prepared to respond quickly to the health threats of the future. The Award enables delivery of capacity-building research and training within Pacific island countries, thus fostering professional development of a field epidemiologist to detect and respond to disease outbreaks. The Award is offered to support a successful candidate from any Pacific Island country, to complete the MAE program at ANU, and a field placement in their home country. The Pac-EVIPP+ MAE fellowship is part of a collaboration between NCEPH and the Pacific Community through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade regional health project grants.
Optus PhD Scholarships for Optical Communications #2
These two PhD scholarships are provided by Optus as part of the Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications, and Hypersonics Hub (iLAuNCH) Next Generation Satellite Communication project in partnership with ANU. The opportunities are ideal for highly motivated graduates interested in developing cutting edge optical instruments to enable free-space optical communications through challenging environments using the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics' Quantum Optical Ground Station (project #1), or developing a technical approach for integrating laser optical communications into Optus's existing network (project #2). The scholarship provides financial support for up to 3.5 years of full-time doctoral research in the ANU Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, College of Science. Recipients will have opportunities to rotate through ground and space engineering teams, receive mentorship from area leads and technical experts, and participate in Optus Satellite enterprise training on satellite networks, operations, and RF engineering. Additional benefits include travel allowances up to AU$12,000 over the candidature, paid leave entitlements (60 working days medical and 60 working days parental leave), and opportunities to participate in STEM outreach activities through Optus Satellite's 'Space Ambassador' program. Scholars will also have the opportunity to connect with Optus's networks for LGBTQIA+, Women, Young Professionals, Wellbeing and Space Ambassadors.
Optus PhD Scholarships for Optical Communications #1
These two PhD scholarships are provided by Optus as part of the Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications, and Hypersonics Hub (iLAuNCH) Next Generation Satellite Communication project in partnership with ANU. The opportunities are ideal for highly motivated graduates interested in developing cutting edge optical instruments to enable free-space optical communications through challenging environments using the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics' Quantum Optical Ground Station (project #1), or developing a technical approach for integrating laser optical communications into Optus's existing network (project #2). The scholarship provides stipend support at the minimum ANU AGRTP rate or supplementary scholarship, paid fortnightly for 3.5 years, along with travel allowances up to AU$12,000 and opportunities for mentorship, training, and participation in STEM outreach activities.
Optus PhD Scholarship for RF Communications
Funding for this PhD scholarship is provided by Optus as part of the Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications, and Hypersonics Hub (iLAuNCH) Next Generation Satellite Communication project in partnership with ANU. The PhD candidate will contribute to the projects' objectives by researching into new wireless communication schemes and signal processing algorithms for improving the quality of space communication systems (e.g. satellite communications). The scholarship is available to domestic or international students enrolling full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy program at the ANU School of Engineering. Candidates must have qualifications comparable to an Australian Bachelor first class Honours degree and solid fundamental knowledge and research experience in communications and/or signal processing, as well as coding proficiency in languages such as C++, C, MATLAB and/or VHDL. The scholarship offers either a full stipend or supplementary funding for 3.5 years, with opportunities for mentorship, training, and professional development through Optus Satellite enterprise programs.
Olin J Eggen Research Award
The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) offers the Olin J Eggen Research Award to up to 3 outstanding international students commencing in the PhD program at RSAA. Funding for this Award is made possible by an endowment setup to commemorate the contributions of the late Professor Olin J Eggen, who was Director of Mt Stromlo Observatory from 1966 through 1977, a period that saw considerable growth and with it the foundation of the high international regard in which the Observatory is held. The objective of the Award is to support outstanding international students to enable them to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Astronomy & Astrophysics based in the Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics at the Australian National University. The Award is granted for Excellence in Research in the previous one year period during which the student was enrolled in the PhD program at RSAA. Successful recipients receive AU$2,500 as a single lump-sum payment made upon commencement in the PhD program. The selection committee considers the originality and feasibility of research, impact or potential for impact in the relevant research field, research achievements and accomplishments such as published papers and conference presentations, and good citizenship and engagement with the RSAA and wider community including outreach activities and committee representation. Students who have previously received this Award may remain eligible for future awards.
Nugget Coombs Indigenous Australian Scholarships
These scholarships are intended to assist undergraduate and graduate students to undertake fieldwork and research, preferably in Northern Australia. The fieldwork projects will be of short duration between two and four weeks or as negotiated with the selection committee. The scholarships support Australian Indigenous students who have completed at least the first year of their studies. Selection is based on the academic value of the applicant's project, the academic record of the applicant, reports from two academic referees, the money available in the fund in any year, and the availability of appropriate supervision.
National Security College Thesis Grant
The National Security College Thesis Grant is offered annually by the National Security College at the Australian National University. The objectives of the Award are to encourage high achieving students in the Master of National Security Policy to complete a thesis as part of their postgraduate coursework degree, and to financially support them during their enrollment in the thesis course. The grant provides a one-off payment of $7,000 to support students undertaking the NSPO8031 - Thesis course. The award is available to domestic students who have completed 48 units of postgraduate coursework study at ANU towards the Master of National Security Policy and are intending to enroll in the thesis component. Two awards are available each year, with recipients selected based on academic merit. The funding has been provided by the National Security College to support students in completing their postgraduate research in national security policy.
National Security College HDR Travel Grant
The National Security College HDR Travel Grant is offered by the National Security College at the Australian National University. This grant provides financial support to Higher Degree by Research students enrolled in programs at the National Security College to undertake research-related travel or attend conferences relevant to their program of study. The grant is valued at up to $5,150 and is intended to cover domestic or overseas travel costs associated with research activities or conference attendance. The grant does not cover admissions fees, reading materials, living expenses, accommodation, or other costs associated with studying. It is awarded on the basis of academic merit, with consideration given to factors aligned with the College's strategic direction and priorities. Recipients must be Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, or Australian Permanent Residents who have not previously received this travel grant.
National Parks Association of the ACT Scholarship in Biodiversity Conservation & Protection
Each year, the Fenner School of Environment and Society within the ANU College of Systems and Society may offer an award known as the National Parks Association of the ACT (NPA ACT) Scholarship in Biodiversity Conservation and Protection in National Parks and Nature Reserves. The objective of the Award is to enable young researchers and practitioners to undertake quality research in areas pertaining to the conservation of flora and fauna in national parks and nature reserves, in the ACT and surrounding areas. Funding for this Award has been provided by the National Parks Association of the ACT (NPA ACT) under an external funding agreement with the Australian National University. The Award is paid in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester and has a duration of 12 months.
National Merit Scholarship
The ANU National Merit Scholarship is offered annually by the Australian National University to provide financial assistance to select continuing students who are no longer eligible to receive the ANU National University Scholarship (NUS). The scholarship is specifically designed for students who originally received an NUS award but had it terminated due to not meeting the Grade Point Average (GPA) academic progress requirements, while still maintaining a minimum GPA of 6.0 (or 5.5 for Law students) in each semester. The award provides a stipend of $6,500 per annum, paid in equal installments at the beginning of each semester for the remaining duration of the student's original NUS award period. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship if they meet the eligibility criteria, with no separate application required. The scholarship aims to continue supporting high-achieving students who experienced challenges meeting the original scholarship's GPA requirements but maintained strong academic performance overall.
National Indigenous Scholarship for Medicine
The National Indigenous Scholarship for Medicine is an award offered annually by the School of Medicine and Psychology within the ANU College of Science and Medicine. The objective of the Award is to assist Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to undertake the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program at the Australian National University. Funding for this Award has been provided by the Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre. The scholarship provides financial support of $25,000 per annum for up to 4 years, paid in two instalments at the beginning of each semester. Students are automatically considered based on meeting the eligibility criteria, with no separate application required.
NAB Undergraduate Scholarship
The ANU College of Business and Economics offers the NAB Undergraduate Scholarship with the aim of supporting rural and regional students who are relocating to Canberra to study at the ANU College of Business and Economics for the first time. The scholarship is designed to assist current Australian high school leavers from regional and rural areas outside of the Canberra region who receive an offer of admission and enroll in an undergraduate coursework program. The scholarship provides financial support of $8,000 per annum for up to five years, paid in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester. Selection is based on academic merit, and applicants are automatically considered when applying through the ANU Admission Scholarship and Accommodation Application System. Scholarship recipients receive additional benefits beyond financial support, including the opportunity to engage with NAB throughout their undergraduate degree via mentoring, internship and professional development opportunities. This creates valuable connections between scholarship holders and the corporate sector. Please note: The scholarship is currently listed as unavailable on the website.
Myint Zan Scholarship for the Master of Asian and Pacific Studies
The Myint Zan Scholarship for the Master of Asian and Pacific Studies is offered annually by the School of Culture, History & Language in the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific. The objective of the Award is to support two outstanding Master's students to build unique regional expertise in Asian and Pacific Studies through the Master of Asian and Pacific Studies program. Funding for this Award has been provided by Professor Myint Zan, a retired Burmese legal academic, ANU alumnus and committed donor to the ANU. The scholarship is valued at $10,000 per annum and is paid for two years. Payments are made in equal instalments at the beginning of Semester 1 each year. Selection is made on the basis of academic merit, with applicants ranked by their Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7-point scale as calculated from the highest award completed according to the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).
Moon Scholarship for Women in Economics
The Moon Scholarship for Women in Economics is offered every three to five years by the ANU College of Business and Economics to attract high calibre domestic students who identify as women to enrol in the Bachelor of Economics program offered by the Research School of Economics. The scholarship is currently unavailable. Funding for this Award has been provided by ANU Alumna Sheryle Moon, a recognised practitioner, executive and coach in a diverse range of sectors including ICT, recruitment, retail, defence and government. Sheryle is a passionate advocate for the growth and career progression of women. The scholarship provides $5,000 per annum for up to 3 years (maximum award of $15,000), paid in equal instalments after the census date each semester. Recipients must achieve a GPA of 5 in each semester or session to continue receiving the award. The scholarship payment aligns to the recipient's academic study load, with full-time enrolment (24 units) receiving 100% of the award payment.
Michael Cavenor HDR Supplementary Scholarship
The Michael Cavenor HDR Supplementary Scholarship provides funding to an outstanding domestic HDR candidate who has been awarded and continues to hold an AGRTP or similar living expense PhD scholarship, interested in pursuing the multidisciplinary approach to work undertaken in the Hydrogen Project, a component of the ANU Zero Carbon Energy for the Asia Pacific program, in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. The scholarship comprises two components: a supplementary stipend scholarship paid fortnightly and research support provided as an annual lump sum into the recipient's Professional Development fund. The award provides $10,000 per annum for four years plus an additional $10,000 in travel and conference funds over the four-year period. This scholarship is specifically designed to support doctoral research focused on hydrogen energy within the context of zero carbon energy solutions for the Asia Pacific region.
Mervyn & Katalin Paterson Fellowship
The Mervyn & Katalin Paterson Fellowship is offered by the ANU College of Science to support graduate research students in the Research School of Earth Sciences. This fellowship provides financial support for students to attend major international conferences and visit overseas institutions to enhance their research. The scholarship is designed for students who are at a stage in their program where international exposure and collaboration would significantly benefit their research trajectory. Applicants must submit a well-defined proposal demonstrating how they will benefit from the experience, and if proposing time at another institution, must provide evidence of the host institution's acceptance. The fellowship requires support from the student's supervisor and aims to foster international research collaboration and professional development in Earth Sciences.
Meller-Hume Scholarship in Agricultural Innovation
The Meller-Hume Scholarship in Agricultural Innovation is offered annually by the Fenner School of Environment and Society within the ANU College of Systems and Society. The objective of the Award is to support undergraduate domestic and international students to develop skills and knowledge to pursue career opportunities in the agricultural sector and contribute to research that will expand our knowledge of agricultural production and environmental outcomes. Funding for this Award has been provided by Troy Meller and Lesley Hume. The scholarship supports continuing ANU students enrolled in Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability, Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability (Honours), Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science (Honours) programs who are completing the Agricultural Innovation Major. Preference is given to projects that focus on grazing systems.
Mathematical Sciences Institute Honours Scholarship
This scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Science through the Mathematical Sciences Institute (MSI). The scholarship is awarded to a student in the mathematical sciences entering the final honours year in a bachelor degree in the Mathematics honours program. It provides financial support for one year to recognize academic merit among honours students pursuing advanced studies in mathematical sciences at the Australian National University.
Master of Science (Advanced) in Astronomy and Astrophysics Scholarship
The Master of Science (Advanced) in Astronomy and Astrophysics Scholarship is offered annually by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Australian National University. The objective of the award is to support an outstanding domestic or international student to enable them to pursue the Master of Science (Advanced) in Astronomy and Astrophysics, offered by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics in the ANU College of Science. The scholarship provides up to $20,000 ($10,000 per semester) paid over a maximum of one year full-time study. Payment is made as a lump sum after each semester's census date. The award is available each semester to continuing ANU students who have completed at least 48 units of the degree program with a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 80% and are not receiving Commonwealth support for this degree program. Funding for this award has been provided by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology Scholarship
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Applied Epidemiology Scholarship aims to attract and support students undertaking a Master of Applied Epidemiology in the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, in the College of Health and Medicine at The Australian National University. The scholarship provides financial support for the duration of the MAE program, which is 22 months. Payments are made fortnightly on a pro rata basis. The number of scholarships available may vary from year to year depending upon the number of field placements. In addition to the stipend, scholarship recipients receive additional benefits including a relocation allowance for students relocating to the location of their field placement, paid leave allowances, and a thesis allowance. This scholarship is designed to support domestic students enrolling full-time in the Master of Philosophy in Applied Epidemiology program at ANU, and selection is based on academic merit.
Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced) - Domestic Scholarship
The objective of the Award is to support the ongoing training and development of quantitative Earth Sciences students, through the Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced) program at the Research School of Earth Sciences, while undertaking targeted research aligned with Geoscience Australia's priorities. Funding for this Award has been provided by Geoscience Australia, the national geoscience public sector organisation. Students undertake research projects aligned with Geoscience Australia priorities supervised by experts at RSES. Geoscience Australia supported projects include co-supervision by colleagues at GA, allowing students to experience the unique environment at GA and be embedded within research groups at both RSES and GA. This scholarship aims to fill a recognised shortage in national expertise and enhance GA's ability to attract numerate geosciences students to their staff pool.
Margaret Thorp Memorial Scholarship
The Margaret Thorp Memorial Scholarship provides an opportunity for a prospective ANU undergraduate student facing financial hardship to access tertiary education. Funding for this award has been provided by Professor Rae Frances and Professor Bruce Scates in honour of the humanitarian and social justice advocate Margaret Thorp. The scholarship is designed to assist eligible domestic students who have received an offer of admission to an undergraduate program at ANU and have received adjustment factors for financial hardship. The scholarship provides significant financial support to help cover educational and living expenses over the duration of the undergraduate program. Selection gives preference to refugees and humanitarian visa holders, applicants from the lowest socio-economic areas (SEIFA), applicants from the lowest school socio-educational advantage areas (ICSEA), and Indigenous applicants.
Malcolm Stewart Scholarship
The Malcolm Stewart Scholarship is an access scholarship designed to encourage Indigenous Australian students to continue with tertiary education and to study their own culture and history. The scholarship provides financial support to students enrolled in Honours years of a bachelor's degree program or in graduate diploma or master's by coursework programs, specifically for those taking courses relevant to the study of Indigenous Australian culture such as archaeology, anthropology, history and linguistics. Selection is based on academic merit, with the award going to the applicant who achieved the best average results in relevant courses taken in the previous year or in the undergraduate degree preceding the graduate coursework program. The scholarship is awarded on the recommendation of the Director of the Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre and approved by the Chair of the University Awards Committee.
L'Oreal Australia Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship for Women in Science
The L'Oréal Australia Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship for Women in Science is offered to support Indigenous Australian women to attend ANU and complete an undergraduate degree program. The scholarship is contingent on funding available from the generous gifts of L'Oréal Australia. The scholarship provides financial support to assist with educational and living expenses for eligible students pursuing undergraduate degrees in the ANU College of Science or ANU College of Health & Medicine. Selection is made on the basis of academic merit aligned with the University's strategic objectives to ensure a diverse student cohort, with additional consideration given to financial need, educational access or disadvantage, and rural/regional status.
Liu Ts'un-Yan & Liu Chiang Szu-Yung Scholarship
This scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific and is funded by the ANU Chinese Language Scholarships Endowment. The scholarship is available each year to a domestic student who is successful in gaining entry into the Honours year of an undergraduate program offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific. The recipient must undertake research on a suitable topic in Traditional Chinese Studies. Strong preference is given to candidates with evidence of advanced proficiency in Modern and Literary Chinese language and who will use Literary Chinese language sources in their research. The scholarship provides a stipend of $9,000 per annum, paid per semester for 1 year. Selection is based on academic merit, thesis proposal, a letter from the potential supervisor, and language proficiency where appropriate.
Littleton Groom Memorial Award
The Littleton Groom Memorial Award provides financial support to law students originating from Queensland who are studying at the Australian National University. Funding for this Award has been provided by Lady Jessie Jane Groom, widow of Sir Littleton Groom, who was an administrative and constitutional lawyer who held the offices of Commonwealth Attorney General and Speaker of the House of Representatives. The Award is available to prospective ANU students enrolled as full-time Bachelor of Laws (Honours) students, whether undertaking study in a single or flexible double degree, at the ANU College of Law. Recipients must have relocated from or be currently residing in Queensland and have gained entry to the University on the basis of secondary or tertiary qualifications obtained at a school, university or other institution situated in Queensland. The Award provides $1,000 per year, paid in equal instalments after census date each semester ($500 per semester), for the duration of the degree or for up to five years, whichever is shorter. Only one recipient can hold the award at any given time. Selection is based on academic merit, and continuation is based on maintaining a full-time study load. The scholarship is currently unavailable as only one recipient can hold the award at any given time. Once the previous recipient has graduated or has exceeded the five year period, the ANU College of Law will re-open applications for this award.
Leonard Broom HDR Research Award
The Leonard Broom HDR Research Award provides funding for HDR Candidates of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent to support them in pursuing a Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program based at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) at the Australian National University. The award is a supplementary scholarship of up to $15,000 per annum, paid fortnightly over the duration of the research program. Up to two awards are available each year to prospective or continuing domestic students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, are enrolled in a PhD or MPhil program at NCEPH, and have been awarded an HDR base stipend scholarship. Selection is made on the basis of academic merit, the potential for the proposed research to improve health, and the research potential of the proposal. The award provides support for 3 years for PhD students and 2 years for MPhil students, with a 6-month extension available.
Law International Partners Scholarship
The ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy offers the Law International Partners Scholarship annually with the aim of attracting and supporting top quality international postgraduate students. The scholarship provides a 100% tuition fee waiver for one year to students from partner universities pursuing a Master of Laws (LLM) program. Students must have achieved a minimum GPA of 5.0 out of 7.0 (or equivalent) in their relevant law degree and have graduated from or be graduating from specific partner universities. In 2025, the eligible partner universities are Peking University (Beijing, China), University of Tokyo (Japan), and Universitas Indonesia (Indonesia). Two scholarships are available each year, with students being shortlisted by their home university before assessment by ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy. The award is applied towards tuition fees at the beginning of each semester for the duration of one year.
Korten Prize
Each year the Centre for Mental Health Research (CMHR) of the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) in the ANU College of Health and Medicine may offer an award known as the Korten Prize. Funding for this Award has been provided by the Centre for Mental Health Research in memory of Mrs Ailsa Korten who worked as a research officer in CMHR between 1986 and 2005. Ailsa Korten published over 120 research papers during this period. The objective of the prize is to acknowledge a high-achieving research candidate who has written the best research paper in the year of the award, whilst enrolled in a PhD program based in the College of Health and Medicine. The winner will be selected on the basis of the scientific quality and potential influence of the paper.
Kenneth Kenji Takenaka Grant in Science Communication
Each year the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS), within the College of Science at the Australian National University, may offer the Kenneth Kenji Takenaka Grant in Science Communication. The objective of the Award is to recognise and support high performing students commencing the Master of Science Communication program at the CPAS. Funding for this Award has been provided by Kellie Ann Aki Takenaka to honour her father, an attorney and advocate in Hawaii who has always demonstrated support for local communities and educational opportunity. The grant provides a one-off payment of $500 to support students entering this prestigious program in science communication.
Kenneth Freeman PhD Scholarship
The Kenneth Freeman PhD Scholarship is an annual award offered by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) at The Australian National University. The scholarship is available to both domestic and international students pursuing full-time doctoral research in Astronomy and Astrophysics. The award provides a stipend equivalent to the Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship, with the 2022 value at $34,000 per annum, indexed annually. The scholarship is paid fortnightly for a period of up to 4 years, with a possible 6-month extension available. Recipients must demonstrate First Class Honours (H1) or equivalent academic achievement. In addition to the stipend, the scholarship includes comprehensive benefits such as paid leave entitlements (20 days recreation leave, medical leave provisions, parental leave), a Dependent Child Allowance for international students, relocation reimbursement, and a thesis allowance of up to $500. Continuation of the scholarship is contingent on maintaining satisfactory academic performance throughout the candidature.
Ken Wanganeen Scholarship
The Ken Wanganeen Scholarship has been generously established in memory of the distinguished Indigenous Australian, Ken Wanganeen. Mr Wanganeen completed his first degree with honours at Flinders University and during his career became Assistant Secretary in the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. He was committed to developing constructive ways of bringing the people of Australia together. The scholarship is available to prospective or current ANU students who are Australian citizens of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and identify as such, accepted by the community in which they live or formerly lived. The scholarship is valued at $5,400 per annum (2023 value) and is awarded as a once-off payment. Recipients must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a postgraduate coursework program at the university or the Australian National Internships Program. This access scholarship aims to support Indigenous Australian students in pursuing higher education opportunities at the Australian National University.
Keith Family Research Endowment Clinician Scientist PhD Scholarship
In memory of Noel Keith, the Keith Family Research Endowment Clinician Scientist PhD Scholarship is being made available for a clinician to define a research program in a field or discipline relevant to haematology involving clinical research and/or trials. Kent Keith's support of medical research began when his first wife, Noel, passed away from leukaemia in 2001. To honour Noel's wishes, Kent established the Keith Family Research Endowment in Clinical Haematology at the ANU College of Science and Medicine. Kent passed away in 2019 and his wife Marion Keith has chosen to continue the family legacy. This scholarship supports domestic students enrolling full-time in a PhD program in health and medical research at the Australian National University. The scholarship is designed for practicing clinicians from medicine or psychology disciplines who hold or are eligible for AHPRA registration. Recipients are encouraged to maintain a clinical interface and provide a commitment to work as a clinician-scientist upon completion of the funding period.
Judith Wright Scholarship
The Judith Wright Scholarship is offered annually by the Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre at the Australian National University. The scholarship aims to assist female Indigenous students to undertake research in their chosen field of study in the future. This access scholarship is designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are current undergraduate students at ANU and have successfully completed their first year of study. The award recognizes academic performance and provides financial support to help recipients continue their educational journey. Selection is based on meeting eligibility criteria including Indigenous identity, Australian citizenship, gender, and completion of 36-48 units in the first year of undergraduate study at ANU.
Joyce Fildes Honours Scholarship in Medical Science
Each year, the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) within the ANU College of Science and Medicine may offer a number of awards known as the Joyce Fildes Honours Scholarship in Medical Science. The objective of the Award is to support students undertaking their Honours project, with research conducted in any area of medical science. Funding for this Award has been provided in memory of its donor, Dr Joyce Fildes, a former staff member of the John Curtin School of Medical Research. The scholarship provides financial support to both domestic and international students enrolled in an Honours year at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, whose Honours project is in any field of biomedical research conducted at JCSMR.
Joy and Norman Wheatley Rural Scholarship
The Joy and Norman Wheatley Rural Scholarship is offered annually by the Research School of Social Sciences within the College of Arts and Social Sciences at the Australian National University. The objective of the Award is to support undergraduate students from a rural, regional or remote background undertaking the Bachelor of Arts and/or the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) focusing their studies on Australian History, or Philosophy. Funding for this Award has been provided by ANU alumni Joy and Norman Wheatley. Joy and Norm Wheatley both hail from rural backgrounds and worked hard to meet the costs of living and support their education when they came to ANU to study. Through their endowed scholarship, Joy and Norm now seek to ensure that future generations of rural students have access to higher education opportunities, reflecting their belief in the transformative power of education and their commitment to giving back to their community. The scholarship provides $10,000 per annum for up to four years of study for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts, or up to one year of study for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours). The scholarship is available to continuing ANU students who are domestic students majoring or specialising in History, Philosophy or Australian Indigenous Studies, and who at the time of application resided in a remote or regional area as determined by the Australian Statistical Geography Standard.
Joseph & Lindsay Croft Scholarship
The Joseph & Lindsay Croft Scholarship is designed to assist undergraduate Indigenous Australian students undertaking an approved program of study at the Australian National University. Funding for this award has been provided to honour the memory of Lindsay and his father Joseph Croft. This access scholarship provides variable financial support through a once-off payment to eligible students who can demonstrate financial need. The award is available to current undergraduate ANU students who are Australian citizens of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and are accepted as such by the community in which they live or formerly lived. Applications are accepted twice per year during the first week of Semester 1 and the first week of Semester 2.
Johnstone Family Scholarship
The Johnstone Family Scholarship is offered by the Mathematical Sciences Institute at the Australian National University to support undergraduate students pursuing studies in mathematics or statistics. The scholarship provides $5,000 per annum for up to three years and may include an Honours year at the discretion of the Selection Committee. Funding for this award has been provided by Professor Iain Johnstone as a tribute to his parents. The scholarship is available to continuing ANU students who are enrolled in an undergraduate degree in mathematics and/or statistics, including the Bachelor of Mathematical Science, the Bachelor of Statistics, or a Bachelor of Science with a significant mathematical and/or statistical component. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 48 units and a maximum of 96 units of their degree course and demonstrate a history of excellent academic performance. The selection committee considers multiple factors including academic merit, ATAR scores, participation in mathematics competitions, awards, and equity and access considerations such as financial need, disability, Indigenous status, and regional and rural backgrounds. Preference may be given to applicants enrolled in the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences with a research interest in statistics. The scholarship is paid in equal installments at the beginning of each semester. Please note: The scholarship is currently unavailable. The most recent application period was March 1-31, 2024.
John Kirby Memorial Scholarship
The John Kirby Memorial Scholarship is available for award each year to an eligible ANU bachelor degree student who has been nominated to and has been accepted by University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) to study at that University as an exchange student under the terms of the Student Exchange Agreement signed by both institutions and administered through the Student Mobility Program. The scholarship is designed to provide financial support to undergraduate students undertaking international exchange studies in France. The award is valued at $5,000 per annum for the program duration. Selection is based on academic merit, the application form, and consideration of whether the student has been awarded any other scholarship for the exchange period. Note that the scholarship is currently unavailable.
John James Foundation Scholarship
The John James Foundation Scholarship is an annual award offered by the School of Medicine and Psychology within the ANU College of Science and Medicine to assist Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students undertaking the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program at the Australian National University. The scholarship provides significant financial support valued at $25,000 per annum for up to 4 years. Funding for this Award has been provided by the John James Foundation, which is an independent, broad-based healthcare charity providing a range of programs and assistance to the people of Canberra and beyond. The Foundation actively pursues a partnership and collaborative approach in achieving its positive influence. The award is designed to support Indigenous students pursuing medical education, with payments made in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester. This access-type scholarship recognizes both academic merit and Indigenous status, with one scholarship offered each year to eligible commencing or continuing students who meet the specific criteria for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identification and community acceptance.
John Curtin School of Medical Research PhD Scholarship
Each year the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) may offer 8-10 John Curtin School of Medical Research PhD Scholarships. The scholarship aims to attract students of high calibre, with research qualifications and/or expertise, to pursue graduate research involving a biomedical research project for a PhD degree at the JCSMR. The scholarship provides a stipend paid fortnightly in arrears, with allowances for thesis reimbursement and paid medical, maternity and paternity leave. The award is available to both domestic and international students enrolled or enrolling full-time in a program of study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University. Applicants must hold an Australian Bachelor Honours degree with First Class Honours or equivalent, and have research publications and/or relevant experience.
John Conrad Jaeger Scholarships for PhD Research in Earth Sciences
The John Conrad Jaeger Scholarship is a stipend top-up awarded in conjunction with an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship. This supplementary scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Science and is extended to all Research School of Earth Sciences domestic PhD students. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and provides additional financial support for doctoral research in Earth Sciences. Recipients receive payments made fortnightly over a period of 3 years, with a possible 6-month extension available. The scholarship is designed to support outstanding domestic PhD candidates pursuing research in Earth Sciences at the Australian National University.
Joan Duffield Research Award
The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) offers the Joan Duffield Research Award to up to 3 outstanding students commencing in the PhD program at RSAA. Funding for this Award has been made possible due to an endowment from Miss Joan Doris Duffield, daughter of Professor Walter Geoffrey Duffield, the inaugural Director of the Solar Physics Observatory at Mount Stromlo. Miss Duffield was a treasured member of the Mount Stromlo community and a long-time supporter of science and astronomy. The objective of the Award is to support outstanding domestic students to enable them to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Astronomy & Astrophysics based in the Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics. Recipients receive a single lump-sum payment of AU$2,500 upon commencement in the PhD program. Previous recipients may remain eligible for future awards.
Joan Duffield PhD Supplementary Scholarship
The Joan Duffield PhD Supplementary Scholarship is offered by the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) at ANU College of Science to encourage outstanding Australian students to pursue PhD studies in Astronomy and Astrophysics. The scholarship provides a supplementary stipend of $5,000 per annum for one year only, paid fortnightly parallel to the base stipend scholarship. Funding for this Award was provided by Miss Joan Duffield, daughter of Professor Walter Geoffrey Duffield, the inaugural Director of the Commonwealth Solar Observatory at Mount Stromlo. Miss Duffield was a treasured member of the Mount Stromlo community and a long-time supporter of science and astronomy. The award is available to prospective or continuing students (within the first 6 months of commencing the PhD) who are domestic students enrolling full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy program at the Australian National University. Recipients must be undertaking a PhD project within the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and must hold an approved ANU HDR base stipend scholarship at minimum RTP base rate. There is no separate application for this award; all eligible domestic applicants for the PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics with RSAA who receive a base stipend scholarship will be automatically considered.
Jessica King Scholarship
Each year, the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology within the ANU College of Science and Medicine may offer an award known as the Jessica King Scholarship. The objective of the Award is to assist Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to undertake the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program at the Australian National University. Funding for this Award has been provided by the Weltverbesserung Fund, a family-run trust which aims to promote equity in health, justice and the arts. The scholarship provides financial support to help Indigenous medical students complete their medical degree over a four-year period. Students who meet the eligibility criteria are automatically considered for the award without needing to submit a separate application.
Jennifer & Ian Prosser Scholarship
Each year the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions may offer an award known as the Jennifer and Ian Prosser Scholarship. The objective of the Award is to encourage Australian students, with priority given to those with remote, rural and regional backgrounds, to study Energy Transition through a Masters program in the field of renewable energy and/or energy transition offered at ANU. Funding for this Award has been generously provided by Jennifer and Ian Prosser, Canberra residents who value the importance of higher education at ANU, the interdisciplinary approach to energy change and sustainability, and the need to support regional and rural students of Australia. The scholarship provides $3,125 per semester for one year, with two awards available annually.
JCSMR Gender Equity Fund
The John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) at the ANU College of Health & Medicine offers annual funding of up to $10,000 from the JCSMR Gender Equity Fund. This funding was initiated through a generous donation by Professor Carola Vinuesa and continues with support from Richard Miller and the School. The objective of this Fund is to provide financial support for early or mid-career researchers or PhD students who are experiencing significant career disruption resulting from the birth of a child or primary care of a child, which limits or prevents their career progression and research activities within the JCSMR. The funds may be expended at the discretion of the awardee but may not be used to cover direct research costs. Selection is based on demonstrated intention to meet the Fund objectives, effective intended use of funds, academic merit, and discipline research interests, with preference given to candidates with the strongest scientific track record considering opportunity, demonstrated need, and potential for career development.
Jason Passioura Bursary
The Jason Passioura Bursary honours its namesake who passed away in 2022 after battling Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) brain cancer for 16 months. Jason was a valued member of the NCEPH community who showed enthusiasm for his work and demonstrated exceptional commitment to data accuracy and ensuring that evidence-based research was undertaken with a focus on improving the quality of source data. This Bursary recognises Jason's outstanding contribution to research, in particular Jason's achievements in using spatial analysis to inform suicide prevention research; work carried out at the NCEPH as a collaboration between GRAPHC (the National Centre for Geographic Resources & Analysis in Primary Health Care) and the Black Dog Institute. Funding for this Award has been provided by NCEPH. The Jason Passioura Bursary will continue Jason's legacy, by each year funding one or more students or researchers (academic Level A or B or professional staff) to undertake activity in pursuit of their research goals. The Bursary is intended to support the use of high-quality data in research. Given Jason's commitment to spatial analyses especially regarding suicide prevention, applications that relate to these areas will be considered favourably. The bursary provides a lump sum payment to assist with the cost of activities such as data access and acquisition, software subscription, training in spatial methods (course cost and travel), travel to a relevant conference, and relevant conference registration.
Jan Morgan Scholarship
The Jan Morgan Scholarship supports women studying STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) at the undergraduate level at the Australian National University. Funding for this award has been provided by Jan Morgan, who as a young ANU Masters student benefited from a scholarship which enabled her to study at ANU. Having built a successful career as an international change management consultant, Jan is keen to encourage and support more women to undertake study and develop careers in STEM disciplines. In creating this scholarship, Jan wishes to recognise and acknowledge the invaluable help given to her by the late Dr Thelma Hunter, a feminist political scientist, teacher, scholar and writer who spent most of her academic career at ANU. The scholarship is valued at $10,000 per annum for up to five years.
Jan Anderson ANU-NTU HDR Supplementary Scholarship
Each year the Research School of Biology may offer an award known as the Research School of Biology Jan Anderson ANU-NTU HDR Supplementary Scholarship. The award is to provide financial support for students currently enrolled in a RSB HDR program and travelling to Nanyang Technical University (NTU, Singapore) to undertake joint research and help them develop their scientific and professional skills. The scholarship provides a stipend of $7000 per annum paid fortnightly in arrears. This supplementary scholarship is available to domestic or international students enrolled full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy study program within the Research School of Biology who are undertaking a research project that demonstrates collaboration with one or more researchers at Nanyang Technological University. Selection is made on the basis of academic merit and applicants must have been awarded and accepted an ANU HDR base stipend scholarship.
Jamie Mackie Southeast Asia Travel Grant
Each year the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific offers an award known as the Jamie Mackie Southeast Asia Travel Grant. The objective of the Award is to assist students to undertake research or study where they will benefit from travel to Southeast Asia. The aim of the Award is to promote Australia's engagement with Southeast Asia and/or Southeast Asia's engagement with Australia. Funding for this Award has been provided by friends, family and colleagues in memory of the late Emeritus Professor Jamie Mackie, scholar, mentor, advocate and pioneer in our collective understanding of Indonesia and Southeast Asia. The endowment promotes Jamie's lifelong passions: Indonesia and Southeast Asia, Australia's engagement in our region and racial respect and tolerance.
James Rice Postgraduate Award
This scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Health and Medicine and the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR). The scholarship is named in memory of the late James Rice, formerly of Alice Springs. It is intended to attract domestic or international students to pursue postgraduate research for a PhD degree at the JCSMR in a field broadly related to Multiple Sclerosis. The award provides financial support of $34,000 per annum paid fortnightly for a duration of 3 years, with the possibility of a 6-month extension. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic merit and one scholarship is available. Continuation is based on academic performance.
International Merit Award
The International Merit Award is offered by the Australian National University (ANU) for students starting their program in 2026 for Semester 1, Summer Session, or Autumn Session. The objective of the award is to attract a diverse range of academically capable overseas students to enrol in coursework programs offered by the University. The scholarship provides a tuition fee reduction of 20%, 25%, or 50% depending on the student level and geographic region. The award covers undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students (excluding Doctor of Medicine and Surgery). Recipients are also guaranteed accommodation for their first year of study if they choose to take up this benefit. The scholarship is automatically awarded based on academic merit to eligible international students who have applied for admission - no separate application is required.
Indigenous Science and Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship
The Indigenous Science and Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship is offered annually by the Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre, ANU College of Health & Medicine, ANU College of Science, and ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science. This scholarship aims to support Indigenous students studying science, technology, engineering, mathematics or medicine (STEMM) at the Australian National University. The scholarship provides financial assistance in the second year of full-time study and encourages the continuation of studies after first year. The award is valued at $5,000 paid in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester for one year. Selection is based on academic merit and the scholarship is normally rotated each year between the participating colleges. No formal application is required as all eligible candidates are automatically considered for the scholarship.
Indigenous Australian Reconciliation PhD Scholarship
The Indigenous Australian Reconciliation PhD Scholarship is offered annually by the Australian National University (ANU) to support Indigenous Australian students pursuing doctoral research. This scholarship provides financial support for Indigenous Australians identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to undertake a PhD or Professional Doctorate by Research at ANU. The scholarship covers living expenses through a stipend as well as additional benefits including travel support, removal expenses, thesis reimbursement, and paid medical and parental leave. The program is open to research in any field of study and aims to increase Indigenous Australian participation in doctoral research. Recipients must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least upper second-class honours or a research Master's degree from a recognised university. The scholarship is awarded for 3.5 years with the possibility of a 6-month extension, and continuation is based on academic performance.
Indigenous Australian Graduate Scholarship
The Indigenous Australian Graduate Scholarship is offered by the Australian National University (ANU) to support Indigenous Australians undertaking graduate study. Each year, ANU normally offers one scholarship to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student. The scholarship supports both research and coursework programs at the graduate level, including PhD, Master by Research, Master by Coursework, and Graduate Diploma programs. The scholarship provides a substantial stipend paid fortnightly over the duration of study, with a maximum duration of 3.5 years for PhD candidates. Additional benefits include travel support to Canberra from within Australia, reimbursement of some removal expenses, and a thesis reimbursement allowance. No separate application is required as eligible applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are automatically considered during their admission application process.
IDCARE Research Supplementary Scholarship
The IDCARE Research Supplementary Scholarship is offered by the Research School of Management in the ANU College of Business and Economics to support outstanding domestic candidates pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy program. Funding for this Award has been provided by IDCARE, the national identity and cyber support service founded by Mr David Lacey (Group CEO), which was formed to address a critical support gap for individuals confronting identity and cyber security concerns. The objective of the Award is to support one outstanding domestic candidate to enable them to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy program under the guidance of Professor Sigi Goode on a topic related to cyberpsychology and deception, based in the Research School of Management in the ANU College of Business and Economics. Professor Sigi Goode is a distinguished researcher and academic with expertise in Information Systems, focusing on information security behaviour including data breaches, identity theft, and software vulnerabilities. The scholarship provides AU$25,000 per annum for up to 3.5 years with a potential 6-month extension (maximum 4 years full-time equivalent). Applicants must be Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, holders of an Australian Permanent Resident visa, or holders of an Australian humanitarian visa. Eligible candidates must be enrolling full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy program, be in receipt of an AGRTP stipend scholarship, and conduct their research project under primary supervision by Professor Sigi Goode.
Icon Water Aspi Baria PhD Scholarship
This Scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Science, and Icon Water - established to memorialise the passing of the well-known and respected Icon Water employee Mr Aspi Baria. The Scholarship aims to provide support to an outstanding student undertaking scientific research in the chemical, environmental or engineering aspects of waste treatment, water quality and/or distribution to enable them to pursue a PhD program in the College of Science. The scholarship provides a stipend of $34,000 per annum, paid fortnightly in arrears for 3 years with a possible 6-month extension. Additional allowances are provided for relocation, thesis costs, and paid medical, maternity and paternity leave. Recipients and their supervisors may be invited to attend Icon Water to explore possibilities of collaboration with Icon Water staff and opportunities to conduct some PhD research at Icon Water facilities. The scholarship is available to both domestic and international students enrolled or enrolling full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy program based in the College of Science who have achieved a minimum of H1 or H1 equivalent in their prior studies.
Ian McDougall Honours Scholarship
The Ian McDougall Honours Scholarship is an annual award offered by the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) at the Australian National University to support an Honours student in Geochronology. The scholarship is valued at $8,000 per annum and provides financial support for one year to assist students undertaking the fourth year of a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in the research field of geochronology at RSES. Students are automatically considered for this scholarship based on meeting the eligibility criteria, with no separate application required.
Hilary Booth Scholarship
The Hilary Booth Scholarship is an annual award offered by the Mathematical Sciences Institute of the Australian National University College of Systems and Society. The objective of the Award is to honour the memory of Dr Hilary Booth who used her unique style to bring people together to achieve research objectives. Funding for this Award has been provided by the interest on contributions from friends, colleagues and the ANU Endowment Fund in memory of Hilary Booth. The scholarship is awarded to a student in the mathematical sciences entering the final honours year, or their third year with the intention of proceeding to an honours degree. Selection is made on the basis of academic merit, with preference potentially given to students returning to study after a break from higher education, students not from ANU, or those with an interest in mathematical biology.
Helen Winslade Honours Scholarship in Cancer Research
Each year, the Division of Genome Sciences and Cancer at the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) within the ANU College of Science and Medicine may offer an award known as the Helen Winslade Honours Scholarship in Cancer Research. The objective of the Award is to support high-achieving students undertaking the Honours Year of their undergraduate degree, who are conducting research projects focused on cancer. Funding for this Award has been provided by Mr Michael Winslade and family in memory of Mrs Helen C. Winslade, an ANU alumna. The scholarship provides $10,000 per annum paid over one year in semester installments to support students enrolled in an Honours year at the John Curtin School of Medical Research whose research project is related to cancer research and whose primary supervisor is a member of the Division of Genome Sciences and Cancer.
HDR Fee Remission Merit Scholarship
The HDR Fee Remission Merit Scholarship is offered by ANU Colleges to eligible international students pursuing postgraduate research degrees. This scholarship provides full tuition fee coverage for the standard duration of a PhD or Master of Philosophy program, with potential for a 12-month extension. The scholarship is automatically awarded to international students who have been ranked as part of a competitive scholarship process for another ANU or external scholarship, recognizing their academic merit and research potential. No separate application is required, as all eligible candidates are automatically considered when they apply for other competitive scholarships at ANU.
Gordon Ada PhD Scholarship in Immunology or Virology
The Gordon Ada PhD Scholarship in Immunology or Virology is a supplementary scholarship established in honour of eminent Australian and JCSMR immunologist and virologist Professor Gordon Ada AO, FAA. The scholarship is to be awarded annually as funds permit to a student enrolled in the JCSMR PhD program in the area of Immunology or Virology. This is a supplementary scholarship designed to support doctoral research in these critical fields of medical science. The scholarship provides additional financial support to students who already hold a primary research stipend scholarship, such as a Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship, an ANU University Research Scholarship (URS), an ANU PhD Scholarship or other approved scholarship at The Australian National University. Recipients must be enrolled in a PhD program at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, College of Health & Medicine, pursuing research specifically in Immunology or Virology. The scholarship provides $10,000 per annum paid fortnightly over a period of 3 years, with a 6 month extension available. Selection is based on academic merit, and there is no separate application process as all eligible students are automatically considered.
Global Power Generation Australia Scholarship in The Hydrogen Economy
The Global Power Generation Australia Scholarship in The Hydrogen Economy is designed to support students enrolled in the Master of Energy Change (Advanced) program at the Australian National University (ANU) who are undertaking a research project in the field of the hydrogen economy. The scholarship offers a generous stipend of $10,000 per annum for one year, along with $2,500 in research support funds administered by the project supervisor. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in the Master of Energy Change (Advanced) program or the Master of Energy Change program and be eligible for transfer to the advanced program. They must have a suitable supervisor and meet the conditions for enrolling in the SCNC8021 Science Research Project course (24 units over 2 semesters). The research project must be approved by the supervisor and fall within the field of the Hydrogen Economy as defined by ANU's Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions (ICEDS). Applicants must have achieved at least a 70% average in the coursework component of their program. Two scholarships are available and are awarded based on academic merit. During the scholarship period, recipients must maintain enrollment in SCNC8021, actively conduct research under their project supervisor's guidance, and participate in activities of the Hydrogen Economy research cluster at ICEDS. Payments are made per semester over the one-year period.
George Witynski Scholarship
The George Witynski Scholarship is offered every four years by the ANU College of Law to support regional and remote students who want to attend the Australian National University to obtain an undergraduate Law degree. The objective of the scholarship is to offset some of the financial burden of attendance at law school. Funding for this Award has been provided by Mr Peter Lahy, in memory of ANU Alumnus Mr George Witynski. The scholarship provides $5,000 annually for the duration of the degree or for up to four years, whichever is shorter. Payments are made in equal installments after census date each semester. The scholarship is available to both domestic and international students who have received an offer of admission to study a Bachelor of Laws (Honours), whether as a single or flexible double degree. Eligible applicants must be school leavers who have completed their secondary schooling in a regional or remote area of Australia as determined by the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS), and must be able to demonstrate financial hardship. Only one recipient can hold the award at any given time, and the scholarship becomes available again once the previous recipient has graduated or exceeded the four-year period. Please note that the scholarship is currently unavailable. Applicants must conform to the University's concurrent scholarship position, and to be recognized as a 'prospective' ANU student, applicants must begin their ANU studies in semester one of the year the award is being awarded.
Geoff Mercer Award
The Geoff Mercer Award has been established and named in honour of Dr. Geoff Mercer, a highly regarded Professor at the National Centre of Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) in the Research School of Population Health (RSPH), who passed away suddenly in April 2014 at the peak of his career. This Award continues Geoff's legacy of mentoring and support of students by funding a grant for postgraduate RSPH students to undertake an activity in pursuit of their academic goals, including travel to a national or international conference. Given Geoff's commitment to applying mathematics to population health, especially infectious disease problems, students undertaking research in that area are particularly encouraged to apply. The Award is awarded annually to the student enrolled in the Research School of Population Health who has completed an application for funding support that is judged by the Selection Committee to be the most likely to enhance the pursuit of the applicant's academic goals.
Future Crops Centre Scholarship
The ARC Training Centre for Future Crops is working directly with industry and the community to train the next generation of research and industry leaders to deliver impactful projects with real-world implications for food security. Students in plant science and communication in science will have opportunities to engage with industry partners and communities on projects to improve the yield and nutritional value of the crops that underpin the energy and protein content of the human diet. Together, the Centre will build future R&D capabilities in the Agrifood sector to drive growth, productivity and competitiveness for the benefit of agriculture and global food security. These scholarships enable students to pursue a PhD program conducting research that is either a core project within the Centre, or closely aligns with the strategic directions of the Centre, based in the College of Science at the Australian National University. The scholarship provides comprehensive financial support including a stipend of $34,938 per annum (paid fortnightly) for 3.5 years with a possible 6-month extension. Recipients receive HDR Fee Remission Merit Scholarship if applicable, along with additional benefits such as dependent child allowance, relocation reimbursement, and thesis allowance. Students are expected to actively participate in outreach activities, take on leadership roles in Centre committees and meetings, and remain engaged with both industry and academic partners within the Centre training program.
Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships for Study at Harvard University
The Frank Knox Memorial Fellowships were established at Harvard University in 1945 by a gift from Annie Reid Knox, wife of the late Frank Knox, who served as U.S. Secretary of the Navy in the 1940s. Frank Knox believed that strong ties between the United States and the British Commonwealth were essential to international peace. The Knox Memorial Fellowship program promotes this legacy through scholarly exchange, in part by providing fellowships to students from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom who wish to conduct graduate study at Harvard University. Fellows are selected on the basis of academic excellence, strength of character and potential for leadership in their field. A Knox Fellowship pays full Harvard tuition and mandatory health insurance fees and provides a stipend sufficient to cover the living expenses of a single Fellow for a 10-month academic year. Recipients who are admitted to a Harvard degree program that requires multiple years of study are guaranteed two years of Knox funding, provided they remain in good academic standing. The fellowships are open to Australian citizens who are normally residing in Australia and who have completed or will complete a first or higher degree at an Australian university. Applicants must be studying for a first or higher degree and will graduate in the relevant academic year, or have completed a first or higher degree and graduated no earlier than five years prior. Knox Fellowships do not support medical research, post-doctoral research or other research appointments at Harvard University. Normally, Frank Knox Fellows must be in residence in the Cambridge/Boston area for the first two academic years of their degree program. The fellowship will not support students whose programs require extensive fieldwork during this period. Candidates from all fields of study are eligible to apply, with preference given to degree seeking candidates.
Fenner School of Environment & Society Director's Honours Awards
The Fenner School of Environment and Society Director's Honours Awards are available annually to support outstanding students entering the Honours year of a program of study through the Fenner School of Environment and Society at The Australian National University. The awards are designed to recognize and support students with strong academic records who are pursuing research in the domain of Environment and Society. The awards provide financial support of up to $2,500 per annum for one year. Selection is based principally on academic merit, though the Selection Committee may also consider the Honours research topic, the availability of suitable supervision, the applicant's previous academic record, and reports from two academic referees. Applicants must have secured willing and suitable supervision for their Honours research project.
Fenner Merit Scholarship in Medical Sciences
The Fenner Merit Scholarship is a supplementary scholarship offered by the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) at the Australian National University in honour of eminent Australian and former JCSMR scientist Professor Frank Fenner. The scholarship is intended to attract students of high calibre to pursue graduate research at the John Curtin School of Medical Research. Fenner Merit Scholarships will be awarded annually to high-ranked applicants who have been awarded a PhD stipend scholarship tenable at JCSMR. The scholarship offers a stipend of $10,000 per annum for up to 3 years, paid fortnightly in arrears. The number of scholarships available may vary from year to year. To be awarded a Fenner Merit Scholarship, students must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident of Australia or international student of high calibre; enrolled in a PhD program at JCSMR; and in receipt of a base/primary stipend scholarship. Students are selected on the basis of academic merit, and there is no separate application process as applicants for the JCSMR PhD program will automatically be considered for the award.
Emmanuel and Jenny Notaras Scholarship
The Emmanuel and Jenny Notaras Scholarship is an access scholarship offered annually by the ANU School of Music in the College of Arts & Social Sciences at the Australian National University. Up to four one-year awards are available to support undergraduate students studying at the ANU School of Music. The scholarship was funded by Mr Emmanuel and Mrs Jenny Notaras, a family with a long-standing connection with ANU School of Music and the wider Canberra community. The scholarship is valued between $5,000 to $20,000 per annum for one year, with payments made per semester. It is designed to support domestic students enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree program at the ANU School of Music. Selection preference is given to students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, followed by students from rural, regional, or remote areas of Australia, those from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, or other students as determined by the selection committee. There is no separate application process required; students are automatically considered based on being offered a place at the School and meeting the eligibility criteria. Additional documentation such as home address, supporting statements, or financial statements may be requested by the School of Music. The scholarship requires continuation based on maintaining a full-time study load. Please note that the scholarship is currently unavailable at the time of information retrieval.
Emergency Accommodation Bursary
The Emergency Accommodation Bursary is designed to assist students who are currently enrolled at the Australian National University (ANU) as an award-status student, and are experiencing unexpected financial difficulty in meeting their accommodation costs. Assistance is not ongoing and the bursary is not designed for pre-arrival costs or as a method of income. Funds are granted subject to eligibility. Applications are assessed and awarded at the discretion of the Bursary Review Committee. The Committee will determine the amount of any bursary granted from an assessment of the student's need and the availability of funds. The Emergency Accommodation Bursary can provide up to 52 weeks of financial support over the course of the student's current level of study at ANU. If living on campus, bursary funds will be paid directly to a student's residential account. The award is available to continuing ANU students who can demonstrate a change in personal circumstances that has affected their ability to meet financial obligations and can demonstrate financial hardship. Both domestic and international students enrolled in undergraduate, honours, postgraduate coursework, or postgraduate research degrees are eligible to apply.
ECR Travel Grant
The ECR Travel Grant is offered to assist an NCEPH Early Career Researcher (Level A or B) in pursuing their academic goals by undertaking national or international travel. Examples of activities covered under this scheme include travel to a national or international conference, travel to undertake meetings to develop research collaborations, and/or travel to attend workshops for skill development. This Grant is generally offered twice a year in April (Round 1) and October (Round 2). The award is to the value of up to $2000, with one grant on offer in each round. To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must be currently employed at ANU and based at NCEPH. Previously successful applicants are only eligible to apply again 3 years after they received the award. The successful applicant will be required to prepare a short trip report (1-page maximum, photos welcome) within 2 months of return from their travel that will be published on the NCEPH website as news about research activities.
Eccles PhD Scholarship in Medical Sciences
Each year the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) may offer an Eccles PhD Scholarship in Medical Sciences. The scholarship aims to attract international students of high calibre to pursue higher degree research, at JCSMR, in Neurosciences. The scholarship provides an annual living expense stipend paid fortnightly in arrears, and a fee-waiver scholarship for international students. The scholarship also provides allowances for thesis reimbursement as well as paid medical, maternity and paternity leave. Recipients must be enrolling full-time in a program of study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University.
Dunbar Physics Honours Scholarship
The Dunbar Physics Honours Scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Science and the Research School of Physics (RSPhys). The scholarship has been established in memory of the late Professor Noel David Dunbar who was Professor of Physics from 1958 to 1968 and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of ANU from 1968 to 1977. RSPhys at the Australian National University undertakes high calibre research in a diverse range of areas and is considered by peers to be amongst the top physics and engineering institutions in the world and the largest physics school in Australia. The culture of interdisciplinary research at RSPhys is strong so students will not be boxed into one field of study. Much more than financial support, the scholarship takes students beyond the lab and gives them the full academic experience. Scholars will be mentored throughout their Honours year to learn about the scientific and academic worlds. They will participate in networking opportunities both locally and overseas, making connections with key players in their field. If scholars decide to stay on for further study, they will have the opportunity to continue towards a PhD. The scholarship provides a stipend of up to $15,000 per annum, paid per semester for one year, and is offered to up to 4 candidates per year.
Duguid Travelling Award
The Duguid Travelling Award is offered annually by the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) within the ANU College of Health and Medicine. The Award supports a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidate based at NCEPH to undertake national or international travel in pursuit of their academic goals, such as attending conferences, training, workshops, or collaborative meetings. Alternatively, it can support an external postgraduate student to visit NCEPH for an approved visit or program of study. Funding for this Award comes from an endowment made in 2002 to The Australian National University's Endowment for Excellence by Dr Andrew Duguid and Mrs Rosemary Douglas. The Award recognises the contribution made by their late parents, Charles and Phyllis Duguid, who dedicated much of their lives to working for the advancement of Australia's Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander population. The Award offers a stipend of up to $1,500 to be used within 12 months of receipt. The Award is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an HDR program at NCEPH, external postgraduate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, or non-Indigenous students enrolled in an HDR program at NCEPH working in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Preference may be given to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. The recipient will be reimbursed up to $1,500 for associated costs in a single instalment following selection.
Dr Margot McCarthy Memorial Scholarship for Women in Security
The Dr Margot McCarthy Memorial Scholarship for Women in Security is offered annually by the National Security College at the Australian National University. The scholarship aims to foster domestic talent in women in national security policy and attract high quality applicants who may otherwise have been excluded due to financial constraints and who can demonstrate long-term commitment to a career in National Security in either the public service or policy research. This is a stipend scholarship worth a maximum of $36,000 over 72 units of study ($24,000 per annum), paid in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester for the duration of the Master of National Security Policy program. The scholarship is available to domestic students who identify as women and are either commencing or continuing their studies in the Master of National Security Policy. Recipients are responsible for making payment of all tuition fees and the costs of books, study materials, accommodation, and all other costs of study. The scholarship is currently unavailable but has been offered in previous years.
Dr Claire Clark Scholarship
The Dr Claire Clark Scholarship is offered annually by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific to support postgraduate students pursuing programs in international relations and/or public policy. The scholarship honors Dr Claire Clark in recognition of her interest in international relations and public policy. The award is designed to support students who have already demonstrated outstanding academic ability as an indication of their future potential impact in these fields. Funding for this award has been provided by Mr Russell Clark. The scholarship provides tuition fee sponsorship for the duration of the eligible study program, with recipients responsible for costs of books, study materials, accommodation and all other costs of study not covered by the scholarship.
Doherty Scholarship
The Doherty Scholarship (Clinical) is offered by the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) at the Australian National University. This scholarship aims to attract students of high calibre with clinical qualifications to pursue graduate research involving a clinical research project for a PhD degree at the JCSMR. The scholarship provides financial support to enable talented clinical researchers to undertake advanced medical science research. The award is valued at $34,000 per annum paid fortnightly over three years, with a possibility of a 6-month extension. One scholarship is awarded annually, selected on the basis of academic merit. Preference is given to Australian or New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia, however international students will also be considered.
Doherty PhD Supplementary Scholarship
The Doherty PhD Supplementary Scholarship is offered annually by the John Curtin School of Medical Research in the ANU College of Health and Medicine. The scholarship aims to attract students of high calibre with clinical qualifications to pursue postgraduate studies at JCSMR involving clinical research projects, facilitating interaction between basic biomedical science and clinical research. The award was established in honour of Professor Peter Doherty, who shared the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine with Professor Rolf Zinkernagel in 1996, for work done at JCSMR. The scholarship provides a top-up of $10,000 per annum paid fortnightly in arrears for 3 years or in-line with the student's base stipend. Eligible candidates must be awarded and continue to hold an Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship or similar living expenses PhD scholarship, be enrolled full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy program at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, and hold an Australian Bachelor Honours degree with First Class Honours or equivalent, with research publications and/or relevant research experience. No separate scholarship application is required as all eligible students will be automatically considered for this supplementary funding.
Director's Scholarships for Academic Excellence
Director's Scholarship for Academic Excellence is offered by ANU College of Science and Medicine to the very best international students from the ANU - SDU Joint Science College (JSC) at Shandong University, Weihai, China. The scholarship rewards high quality, top-performing students from JSC who come to study at ANU. The scholarship offers an award of $15,000 over two years. The award is paid in equal instalments after census date of the first and third semester after commencement at ANU. Eight scholarships are available and are divided equally between the top-ranked male and top-ranked female applicants from each degree program or major at ANU - SDU Joint Science College (JSC).
Dickins Bursary in Engineering
The Dickins Bursary in Engineering is an annual award offered by ANU Systems and Society to support an honours student pursuing a challenging and rewarding final year project. The bursary is designed to enable students to demonstrate their passion, creativity and skills in a way that stimulates learning and discovery. Funding for this Award has been provided by Honorary Professor in Signal Processing, Glenn Dickins, an ANU Alumnus. The bursary specifically targets students who are experiencing financial or other disadvantages and whose proposed honours year project is creative, forward-leaning, and student-driven.
Dewar Milne Prize in Immunology
The Dewar Milne Prize in Immunology is an annual award offered by the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) in the ANU College of Health and Medicine. Funding for this Award has been provided by John Dewar Milne, a graduate of the ANU. The objective of the prize is to acknowledge a high-achieving research candidate who has carried out the most significant piece of research during their doctoral candidature, whilst enrolled in a PhD program based in the College of Health and Medicine. The award is available each year to a person who was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the previous year for research conducted at JCSMR in the field of immunology. This is a one-off prize with no application required, as recipients are selected based on their outstanding research contributions.
Dean's International Science Excellence Scholarship
The Dean's International Science Excellence Scholarship is jointly offered by ANU College of Science and Medicine. It is a prestigious scholarship awarded to the very best international students from the Colleges' institutional partners. The scholarship is available each year to prospective international ANU students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies at an institute which has an articulation agreement with the College. Students must be enrolling at ANU for the first time in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program in the Colleges. The award of scholarships is based on academic merit, with preference for applicants with the equivalent of a High Distinction at ANU. The scholarship offers a stipend of $5,000 paid as a one-off payment after the census date of the commencing semester.
Deakin PhD Scholarship
The Deakin PhD Scholarship is funded by the John Anthony Deakin Endowment and provides financial support for doctoral students at the Australian National University. The scholarship offers a stipend paid fortnightly in arrears for up to 3.5 years with the potential for a further up to 6 month extension for eligible candidates. The scholarship is available to both domestic and international students enrolled or enrolling in a Doctor of Philosophy program at ANU. Recipients must have been awarded a Bachelor degree with first class honours, or a Master degree with a research component, or equivalent from a recognised university. The scholarship includes additional benefits such as OSHC single policy cover, relocation allowance, thesis allowance, and paid medical and parental leave. Applicants will also be recommended for a HDR Fee Remission Merit Scholarship for the standard program duration. There is no separate application process as students are automatically considered based on their application for admission and meeting the eligibility criteria.
David and Veronica Craig PhD Scholarship
Every three years the ANU Research School of Chemistry, in the ANU College of Science, may offer an award known as the David and Veronica Craig PhD Scholarship. The objective of the award is to support the highest-ranked domestic PhD student in Theoretical, Computational, or Physical Chemistry. Funding for this award has been provided by the late Mrs Veronica Craig, in honour of Professor David Craig. Professor David Craig was a Foundation Professor (1967) of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, in the Research School of Chemistry, at the Australian National University. He remained in this position until his retirement in 1984. He served as the Director of the ANU Research School of Chemistry from 1970 to 1973 and became an Emeritus Professor in 1984.
DArT PhD internship
The DArT PhD internship is a fully-funded internship opportunity offered by Diversity Arrays Technology Pty Ltd (DArT), an internationally recognised company pioneering affordable genome profiling in agricultural and ecological sectors. Founded in 2001 and based in Canberra with locations at both ANU and the University of Canberra, DArT seeks PhD students to help develop new products and services in genomics and data analysis. Successful candidates will receive an internship stipend of $20,000 for a 6-month, full-time project with DArT. The internship provides hands-on experience in high throughput genotyping, genomic data production, and machine learning capabilities. DArT also has a humanitarian mission to help build food security, capacity, and diversity in regions with limited resources, especially in Africa and South-East Asia. These internship opportunities are available to ANU PhD students who have completed at least one year of full-time candidature and have had their Thesis Proposal Review approved prior to commencing the internship. DArT is particularly interested in students with backgrounds in Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Statistical Genetics, Population Genetics/Genomics, Ecological & Agricultural Research, and General Data Analysis & Modelling. Programming skills in R and/or Python are preferred but not essential. Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a short interview with DArT, and successful candidates will require written approval from their supervisors. The internship provides valuable career development opportunities and industry partnership experience in genomics and biotechnology.
D & M Williams Travel Grant
The D & M Williams Travel Grant is available to assist an undergraduate student to undertake an overseas exchange. This grant is specifically for students enrolled in an undergraduate program in the School of Art at the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences who are studying in any area of visual arts, design arts or digital arts. The grant provides a once-off payment of $4,000 to support international exchange experiences for art students. Applicants must have received a letter of confirmation of acceptance by an overseas exchange institution prior to applying. Applications are only accepted in the semester prior to the intended departure overseas. The selection process takes into consideration the merit of the application, the recommendation of the Head of the Workshop, and the applicant's academic record. The application consists of an exchange application form, academic transcript, CV, portfolio, and a reference from the Head of the relevant Workshop. One grant is awarded annually to support undergraduate art students in gaining valuable international educational experiences through overseas exchange programs.
Crompton Undergraduate Scholarship
The Crompton Undergraduate Scholarship is offered annually by the ANU School of Music in ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences to support first year undergraduate students specializing in keyboard. The scholarship aims to recognize and support outstanding musical ability and accomplishment in musical performance. Funding for this award has been provided by the Crompton endowment and the donation of Mr Noel Bland. Emeritus Professor Robert Crompton and the late Mrs Helen Crompton held a long-standing connection with ANU School of Music and the wider Canberra community. The scholarship provides a payment of $5,000 paid in equal instalments after the census date in each semester of the first year of the undergraduate degree.
Computational Biomedicine Project – Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator Grant
The Computational Biomedicine Project – Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator Grant is offered annually by the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR), ANU College of Science and Medicine. The objectives of the Award are to support students to complete MEDN3007/MEDN8007 Computational Biomedicine and encourage cross-disciplinary movement and upskilling into Computational Biomedicine. The grant provides financial support ranging from $4,000 to $8,000 as a once-off payment to successful recipients. Funding for this Award has been provided by Taiyang Zhang and Loong Wang through the Talo Computational Biology Talent Accelerator. Five awards are available each year to continuing ANU students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs who meet the prerequisites for and will enrol in the course MEDN3007/MEDN8007. Recipients must have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) equivalent to an ANU 70% calculated from 24 units of courses in the discipline cognate to the Research Project, including a minimum of two courses in Programming and/or data analysis.
College of Health and Medicine Dean's Global Scholarship
The College of Health and Medicine Dean's Global Scholarship is offered by the School of Medicine and Psychology within the College of Health and Medicine at the Australian National University. The objective of the Award is to provide financial assistance to top international students enrolling in ANU's four-year graduate entry Doctor of Medicine and Surgery program. The scholarship supports academic excellence and helps attract high-achieving international students to pursue medical education at ANU. Multiple awards are offered annually, with funding provided by the College of Health and Medicine. Recipients receive financial support throughout the duration of their four-year medical degree program, with payments distributed in equal instalments each semester after census date.
Clinical Higher Degree Training Scholarship
The College of Health and Medicine through Transform (Research Talent Acceleration) is providing a significant budget to fund research time for promising EMCR support packages to enable Clinician Scientists to undertake PhD studies. This funding supports practicing clinicians, working in the healthcare disciplines of medicine and psychology, to undertake health and medical research projects. This scheme is implemented in recognition of the importance of nurturing promising individuals with the potential to combine an academic and clinical career and in recognition of clinician researchers being well-placed to undertake research that has the potential to increase impact, engagement and improve healthcare outcomes through research translation. The scholarship provides a stipend of $100,000 per annum for 3.5 years full-time equivalent, along with additional benefits including paid medical, maternity and paternity leave entitlements, relocation allowance, fieldwork support, conference support, and thesis allowance. Recipients are encouraged to maintain a clinical interface and provide a commitment to work as a clinician-scientist upon completion of the funding period.
Clark Davis Ivins Memorial Travel Grant
The Clark Davis Ivins Memorial Travel Grant was established in 2014 by the family of Private Clark Davis Ivins, an Australian soldier who died during World War II at age 24 from wounds received at the Battle of Milne Bay in Papua New Guinea in 1942. To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Milne Bay in 2017, the Endowment was expanded to offer this travel grant. The grant provides financial support to students enrolled in the Bachelor of International Security Studies who are undertaking a global learning experience as part of their academic program. The award provides a variable once-off payment to support students participating in Global Learning Programs offered by ANU, with the amount determined annually at the time applications open. The grant is paid in a single instalment to the recipient prior to their approved travel departure.
CIEHF Indigenous PhD Scholarship
The CIEHF Indigenous PhD Scholarship is offered by the School of Culture, History and Language in the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific to support outstanding Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples only) candidates pursuing PhD programs. The scholarship is associated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures (CIEHF), which sets new standards for research and management on Country across Australia. The Centre works to enhance Land and Sea Country management, reframed by Indigenous knowledges and science, drawing from diverse cultural, environmental, and historical records. The scholarship provides comprehensive support including a stipend of $50,291 per annum (2024 rate), indexed annually and paid fortnightly, for 3.5 years with a possible 6-month extension. Recipients receive paid leave entitlements including 20 days recreation leave, 10 days medical leave, 60 days additional paid leave, 60 days parental leave, thesis reimbursement up to $840, travel and removal reimbursement up to $3,030, and school-funded support of $7,500 for conferences and field research. The scholarship supports PhD research in palaeoecology, archaeological science, genetics, or closely related fields, based in the ANU node of CIEHF.
Christel Larko Music Scholarship
Each year the ANU School of Music in the ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences may offer up to two awards known as the Christel Larko Music Scholarship. The objective of the Award is to encourage excellent students to study either classical or jazz voice or keyboard in a program offered by the School. Funding for this Award has been provided by a bequest to the Friends of the ANU School of Music. The generous bequest by Christel Larko and the subsequent Award honours her great contribution to musical life in Canberra and realises her wish to support students of piano and voice. Selection is made on the basis of applicants meeting the eligibility criteria and who, in the opinion of the committee, are deemed to display an outstanding level of musical ability and accomplishment in either piano or voice, classical or jazz, as demonstrated at audition.
Chris Heyde & Joe Gani Scholarship
The Chris Heyde & Joe Gani Scholarship has been established at the Australian National University to honour the memory of Professor Chris Heyde and Professor Joe Gani, who were well known for their substantial contributions to many areas of Probability, Statistics and Stochastic Analysis. The scholarship enables students to study and expand research into these fields. The scholarships are funded by interest on contributions from friends, colleagues, family and the ANU Endowment for Excellence. Two scholarships are offered annually, subject to funds being available. The award is available to ANU students enrolled in a PhD program who are undertaking research in areas of probability, statistical science or stochastic analysis. Applications must be submitted within twelve months of the recipient commencing their research program, and the award cannot be extended. Selection is made on the basis of academic merit and reports of academic referees.
Chappell and White PhD Scholarship
The Chappell and White PhD Scholarship is offered once every three years by the Research School of Earth Sciences at the Australian National University to support high achieving domestic and international PhD students conducting research in the areas of petrology and ore petrology. Funding for this award has been provided by Professor Bruce Chappell and Professor Allan White, two distinguished geologists who made significant contributions to the field. Professor Bruce Chappell's career at ANU spanned more than 30 years and he was elected to Fellowship of the Australian Academy of Science. Professor Allan White was a member of the Geology Department at ANU from 1960 to 1971 and later established the Department of Geology at La Trobe University. The scholarship provides a stipend of $34,000 per annum paid fortnightly for three years, with a possible six-month extension. In addition to the stipend, recipients receive travel and removal allowances for relocation to Canberra, thesis reimbursement, and for international students, dependant child allowance and overseas student health cover. The scholarship also includes paid medical, maternity, and parental leave. Eligible candidates must hold a Bachelor degree with first-class honours or a Master degree with a research component from a recognised university and be enrolled full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy program in Earth Sciences.
Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics Merit Scholarship in Gravitational Wave and Space Instrumentation
The ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics (CGA) is offering supplementary scholarships to candidates who are willing to undertake research in the field of gravitational wave and space instrumentation. This scholarship provides additional stipend support for PhD students in Physics who have already been awarded a base stipend scholarship (AGRTP or URS). The scholarship provides $15,000 per annum for up to 3 years, with payments made fortnightly. Up to 3 scholarships are available, and the program strongly encourages applications from female and female identifying candidates. The scholarship aims to support advanced research in gravitational wave detection and space instrumentation technologies, areas of critical importance to modern astrophysics and fundamental physics research.
Centre for Critical Resources for the Future (CCRF) PhD Scholarships
The Centre in Critical Resources for the Future (CCRF) is offering two PhD scholarships in partnership with the Australian National University (ANU). These opportunities are ideal for highly motivated graduates interested in geochemistry and mineralogy research. The two specific research projects focus on: (1) Partitioning of REE and CM between crystals melts, and fluids and in situ XAS studies of metal transport, led by Andrew Berry; and (2) Experimental investigations of the magmatic-hydrothermal transition in carbonatites and the factors controlling REE and CM enrichment, led by Prof Greg Yaxley. The scholarships provide 3.5 years of funding with an annual stipend of $36,652 AUD paid fortnightly. Recipients will complete 12 months of embedded research with one or more industry partners as part of their PhD program at the Research School of Earth Sciences at ANU. Additional benefits include travel and removal allowances for relocation to Canberra, thesis allowance, and for international students, a dependent child allowance, as well as paid medical and parental leave.
CECS Engineering Research and Development Female Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science to support female students commencing undergraduate studies in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) program. The scholarship is valued at $15,000 per annum for 3 years, with payments made after census date each semester. Recipients will receive mentoring and career development support from College staff members and receive priority access to industry engagement opportunities. The award is available to domestic students who identify as women, have completed an Australian Year 12 or IB qualification, have not previously enrolled in a university, have received an offer of admission to a single or flexible double degree program of Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours), and have achieved a minimum ANU selection rank of 99.00 or above.
Calleo Indigenous Scholarship
The Calleo Indigenous Scholarship aims to provide financial support to students who have experienced educational, economic or social disadvantages and who may come from rural or remote areas of Australia. Funding for this Award has been provided by Calleo Indigenous Pty Ltd, a Canberra based recruitment agency, committed to supporting causes and individuals to enable the development and creation of education and employment success for Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people. The scholarship provides a stipend of $5,000 per annum for up to 3 years. The Award is available each year to a continuing ANU student who is a domestic student, identifies and is accepted as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, is commencing their second year of an undergraduate degree at ANU, and at the time of application to ANU, was eligible for and received adjustments factors. Two scholarships are awarded annually.
Brynrefail Honours Grant for Classical Studies
The Brynrefail Honours Grant for Classical Studies is an annual award offered by the School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics at the Australian National University's College of Arts and Social Sciences. The objective of the Award is to support Honours students in Classical Studies, including the study of Ancient Greek and Latin, and to inspire them to undertake additional research and study in this field. Funding for this Award has been provided by the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, one of Australia's leading philanthropic organisations. The grant provides financial support to help students pursue advanced studies in classical languages and ancient civilizations. The Award is available to both domestic and international students who receive an offer of admission to an Honours program in the field of Classical Studies at the College of Arts and Social Sciences. Two awards are available each year, with recipients receiving a one-off payment of $3,000 after census date. Recipients are selected based on academic merit and are responsible for making payment of all tuition fees by the prescribed date. The recipient is responsible for the costs of books, study materials, accommodation and all other costs of study.
Bill and Kate Guy Scholarship
Each year the Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre offers the Bill and Kate Guy Scholarship with the aim of supporting Indigenous students studying medicine or engineering, providing financial assistance in the second year of full time study and to encourage the continuation of studies after first year. The scholarship offers a payment of $10,000 paid at the beginning of the first and second semester of the second year of study only. Selection is made on the basis of academic merit in the first year of study. Each year the scholarship will be rotated between the disciplines of medicine and engineering. If there are no suitable applicants from the assigned discipline in that year, selection can be made from the alternative discipline.
Bhati Family India Travel Grant
This annual grant is offered by the College of Asia and the Pacific but open to students of all Colleges at the Australian National University. It is funded in perpetuity by the Bhati Family Endowment to foster regional interconnectedness and encourage talented students to build mutually beneficial relationships between Australia and India. The grant will assist current ANU students from any discipline who need to travel to India for their research. The aim of the grant is to help create a better understanding and knowledge of Australia in India and/or a better understanding and knowledge of India in Australia.
Bernard Wheelahan Latin American Travel Grant
The Bernard Wheelahan Latin American Travel Grant is offered annually by the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences to assist students with costs associated with travel to and within Latin America for the purposes of undertaking fieldwork, or an exchange or internship. The award provides $1,800 to support student travel and research activities in Latin American countries, including the Caribbean islands. Funding for this award has been provided by a bequest to the Australian National Centre for Latin American Studies (ANCLAS) through the generosity of Pacific-Hydro Pty Ltd. The grant honors Mr Bernard Wheelahan, who chaired the Council on Australia-Latin America Relations from its inception in 2001 until 2010. Mr. Wheelahan has had extensive business experience in Latin America and has been a major force in strengthening ties between Australia and the region. The award is available to both domestic and international students enrolled at the Australian National University in undergraduate, postgraduate, or higher degree research (HDR) programs. Up to two awards are offered each year, with the full value payable in one instalment upon acceptance to enable the recipient to travel at the beginning of semester. Eligible students must be enrolled in an approved exchange or internship program within Latin America, or be PhD students travelling to conduct in-country research such as fieldwork, archival work, or study of museum collections.
Benson Family Scholarship
The Benson Family Scholarship is offered by the Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education Centre at the Australian National University with the aim of supporting a female Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who is studying Law, Science, or Health and Medicine at the undergraduate level. The scholarship is designed to assist in overcoming barriers to a university education that living in a regional, rural or remote area might impose. The scholarship provides financial support to assist with educational and living expenses for students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, are female, and attended a regional, rural or remote school during year 11 or 12. Selection is made on the basis of applicants meeting the eligibility criteria, with additional factors such as educational access or disadvantage, financial need, and academic merit taken into account to foster diversity and inclusion. The scholarship is currently unavailable but when offered provides substantial support for up to 5 years of undergraduate study.
Ben Williams Student Support Grant
The Ben Williams Student Support Grant is offered by the Research School of Physics in the ANU College of Science. The Grant provides financial assistance to students experiencing special difficulties who require support to continue and/or complete their studies. Examples of qualifying circumstances include mental illness, disability, extended sickness, or family issues. The grant value is $14,000 per annum, which may be shared among multiple recipients. The grant is available to both domestic and international students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs offered by the Research School of Physics, including Honours programs, Bachelor of Philosophy, Bachelor of Science (majoring in Physics), Master of Nuclear Science, Master of Photonics, Master of Philosophy, and Doctor of Philosophy programs.
Bassett Downs Honours Scholarship in Zoology
The Bassett Downs Endowment provides funds for the Bassett Downs Scholarship for Zoology to support a research project based on field or lab-based work on native species in the fields of systematics, conservation biology, behavioural and community ecology. This scholarship is designed for students who demonstrate an exceptionally high level of competence in these areas and are eligible to enrol in the honours year of an undergraduate program offered by the Research School of Biology at The Australian National University. The scholarship provides financial support for one year and is awarded every second year to one outstanding student. No formal application is required as eligible candidates are automatically considered based on their academic record and demonstrated competence in wildlife, conservation ecology and/or animal behaviour.
Bassett Downs Honours Scholarship in Glass
The Bassett Downs Honours Scholarship in Glass is designed to promote excellence in glass craft skills and is awarded every second year to students who have gained entry into the Honours Year of an undergraduate program offered by the School of Art Glass Workshop in the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences. The scholarship recognizes students with exceptionally high levels of competence in glass craft material and technical skills. The scholarship provides financial support to assist students pursuing advanced studies in glass artistry and craftsmanship at the Australian National University. Selection is based on academic merit and demonstrated high-level competence in glass craft material and technical skills as evidenced through images of the applicant's work.
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences Scholarship
The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences Scholarship is awarded annually by the Mathematical Sciences Institute (MSI) at the Australian National University. The objective of the scholarship is to support high achieving students undertake the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences program through to Honours. MSI within the ANU College of Science aims to strengthen educational outcomes, especially for students from regional, remote and financially disadvantaged backgrounds. The scholarship provides a stipend of $10,000 per annum for up to three years, paid in equal instalments after the census date of each semester. Selection is made on the basis of applicants meeting all eligibility requirements, with preference given to students with financial hardship and those residing in rural, regional or remote areas. Note that the scholarship is currently unavailable as stated on the webpage.
Australian National Scholarship
The Australian National Scholarship is an access scholarship program offered by the Australian National University to provide financial support to talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Each year, ANU offers up to 50 awards to prospective domestic undergraduate students who face barriers to higher education. The scholarship provides a stipend of $8,000 per annum for up to five years, paid at the beginning of each semester. The program aims to support students who experience financial hardship, are Indigenous Australians, have long-term medical conditions or disabilities, hold refugee status, or attended low ICSEA schools (schools below 900 on the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage). Recipients must maintain academic performance for ongoing eligibility. Note that the scholarship is currently unavailable.
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship
The Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training and awarded through the Australian National University to support domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree Research (HDR) programs. The scholarship provides a living allowance stipend to enable students to focus on their research without financial burden. ANU conducts two annual central scholarship rounds, with Round 1 split between international candidates (deadline 31 August) and domestic candidates (deadline 31 October) for commencements in the following year, and Round 2 (deadline 15 April) for commencements in the same year. The scholarship is awarded based on a competitive merit-based ranking process, considering academic excellence and alignment with ANU's research strategy.
Australian Excellence Scholarship
The Australian Excellence Scholarship is an annual award offered by the Australian National University to acknowledge achievement and provide financial support to students achieving the highest ANU selection rank or ATAR in each Australian state and territory. The scholarship provides a stipend of $12,500 per annum for up to 5 years, with payments made at the beginning of each semester. The award is available to domestic students who receive an offer of admission to an undergraduate degree program and are placed in the top three applicants in their state or territory based on their ANU selection rank or ATAR. All applicants applying for admission to ANU through the direct Admission Scholarship and Accommodation Application will be automatically considered for the award based on eligibility criteria. Note that the scholarship is currently unavailable according to the webpage.
ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Energy Biology Jan Anderson HDR Supplementary Scholarships
The Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology at The Australian National University is seeking applications from highly qualified and motivated candidates for PhD programs which enhance plant energy efficiency by simultaneously optimising energy capture, conversion and use in changing environments to improve the sustainable productivity of plants. The scholarship provides a top-up stipend of $7,000 per annum for up to 3 years to supplement the base ANU HDR stipend scholarship (currently AUD$34,000 per annum tax free). Research must address one or more of the following centre programs: (1) Tuning energy systems as better environmental sensors for rapid response and resilience, (2) Improving the efficiency and function of 'gatekeeper' cells that control whole-plant performance, or (3) Identifying epigenetic marks and gene variants to optimise energy use across variable environments. The scholarship is contingent on the successful candidate securing an ANU PhD base stipend scholarship. International students are welcome to apply but must bring a competitive based stipend scholarship and be able to meet the costs of tuition fees and health insurance. Students who are unsuccessful will be automatically considered for the ARC Centre of Excellence Plant Energy Biology Postgraduate Scholarship.
ANUSA Parents & Carers Grant
The ANU Students' Association's Parents and Carers Grant is designed to assist undergraduate ANU students who are carers. ANUSA recognizes that students who are carers can often face additional barriers to study due to competing time priorities, increased financial commitments including childcare and at times barriers to connecting with the wider ANU community. The grant provides a one-off payment of between $250 and $1000 at the discretion of the committee, awarded subject to the availability of funds. Students are eligible to apply for one Parents and Carers Grant per semester, unless unexpected and extenuating circumstances apply. The ANUSA Parents and Carers Grants operate separately and in addition to the ANUSA Emergency Grant Scheme.
ANU/GO Foundation Scholarship
In 2022, the Tjabal Centre is offering the ANU/GO Foundation Scholarship with the aim of supporting an Indigenous student enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at ANU. The scholarship provides a stipend of $7,500 per annum for up to 3 years. The GO Foundation program consists of three equal and interrelated components: access and opportunities events, cultural and aspirational mentoring days, and financial support. The Award recipient is invited to GO Foundation events from time to time and is invited to meet co-founders and GO Foundation staff and Directors. This is to offer as much pastoral, educational and employment network support as possible. Selection is made on the basis of answers submitted in the application with applicants assessed on their ability to demonstrate a strong cultural identity, aspirations to achieve (not only academically), evidence of giving back to community, good academic standing at ANU, and financial need. Note: The scholarship is currently unavailable.
ANU/GO Foundation Heritage Scholarship
The ANU/GO Foundation Heritage Scholarship is offered by the Tjabal Centre to support undergraduate Indigenous students enrolled in a degree program in, or which has a focus on, archaeology, anthropology, history, or cultural heritage curatorship. The scholarship provides financial support of $10,000 per annum for up to 4 years to assist Indigenous students pursuing their studies in heritage-related fields at the Australian National University. The GO Foundation program consists of three equal and interrelated components: access and opportunities events, cultural and aspirational mentoring days, and financial support. Award recipients are invited to GO Foundation events to meet co-founders, staff, and Directors, offering pastoral, educational, and employment network support. This scholarship is designed to provide both financial assistance and comprehensive support through mentoring, networking opportunities, and cultural connection for Indigenous students studying fields related to cultural heritage, archaeology, anthropology, and history. The scholarship is currently unavailable but was previously offered with applications due in early March 2022.
ANU-CSC Scholarship
The China Scholarship Council (CSC) and the Australian National University (ANU) have established the China Scholarship Council - Australian National University Joint Funding Program to provide research opportunities to high quality research students and scholars from the People's Republic of China (PRC). This program offers full tuition coverage and living stipends for Chinese citizens pursuing PhD studies at ANU. Through this program, selected PRC students may be offered an ANU-CSC Postgraduate (PhD) Scholarship for a maximum of 48 months. ANU and CSC jointly fund up to 20 PhD scholarships each year, awarded through a competitive ranking and selection process. ANU provides an HDR Fee Remission Merit Scholarship to cover all tuition fees for up to four years, while CSC provides a living allowance as prescribed by the PRC Government, Australian student visa application fees, mandatory student health insurance, and return international airfare to Australia. The scholarship is designed to support high-quality research in key areas including engineering, communication and information technology, life sciences and public health, material sciences and new materials, energy and environment, agriculture, applied social sciences, economics, public policy, and other areas approved by CSC. Recipients must be citizens and permanent residents of the PRC and must satisfy ANU admissions requirements including English proficiency, receive an offer of admission to an ANU PhD program, and be eligible for an Australian student visa. In addition to the PhD scholarship program, ANU and CSC also jointly sponsor visiting PhD students (up to 24 months), postdoctoral fellows, and scholars from the PRC for research visits to ANU.
ANU Visual Arts Endowment Scholarship
Each year the School of Art & Design, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences may offer two awards known as the ANU Visual Arts Endowment Scholarship with the aim of encouraging and supporting students who show exceptional promise in the fields of Design and Visual Arts. The scholarship is valued at $5,000 and is paid in one installment after the census date in the semester in which it is awarded. Selection is made on the basis of the highest School of Art & Design selection rank awarded to one student for admission to the Bachelor of Design and one student for admission to the Bachelor of Visual Arts. The School of Art & Design selection rank is determined by the interview panel during the admission process, considering the published 'Admission Rubric for Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Visual Arts'. If the highest rank is achieved by more than one student for admission to the same program, a selection committee will be convened and selection will be made on the basis of the calibre of the digital portfolio submitted during the interview registration process. Funding for this award has been provided by The Australian National University Visual Arts Endowment.
ANU University Research Scholarships
The Australian National University offers the University Research Scholarship to support high achieving Higher Degree by Research (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. The scholarship provides a full-time base stipend of AUD 39,069 per annum (2026 rate), paid fortnightly for 3.5 years with a possible 6-month extension. In addition to the stipend, the scholarship also provides travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra, thesis allowance, dependent child allowance for international students only, and paid medical, maternity and parental leave. The award is available to both domestic and international students enrolled in an accredited HDR course of study at ANU who have achieved a minimum of Honours (H1) or H1 equivalent in their prior studies.
ANU Science Olympiad Scholarship
The ANU Science Olympiad Scholarship is offered by the College of Science and the College of Health and Medicine at the Australian National University to students who have represented Australia in the International Science Olympiads and been awarded a Gold Medal. The scholarship aims to support students studying science and health disciplines at the undergraduate level. The scholarship provides a stipend of a minimum of $5,000 per annum for up to 3 years. Recipients must be prospective ANU students who receive an offer of admission to a program offered by the ANU College of Science and Medicine, achieve an ATAR of 95 (excluding adjustment factors) or above, and have been awarded a Gold Medal in the International Science Olympiad in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geography, Mathematics or Physics.
ANU Residential Scholarship
The ANU Residential Scholarship is offered annually by the Residential Experience Division to recognize residents who volunteer to undertake activities that enhance community life in their Residence and the wider ANU community. These awards support continuing ANU students who take on voluntary leadership roles such as Residential Mentor, Residential Academic Portfolio, Residential Canteen Portfolio, and Residential Transport Portfolio. The scholarship value is calculated as a percentage of the average campus room tariffs and is paid in four instalments over the course of the year. Recipients must maintain academic excellence with a minimum GPA of 5.0 and be living in an ANU on-campus Residence. Applications open twice yearly in preparation for the following academic semester, providing opportunities for both domestic and international students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to contribute to their residential community while receiving financial support.
ANU Research School of Biology, Laureate Fellowship PhD Scholarship in Plant Molecular Biology
The ANU Research School of Biology in the ANU College of Science offers the Laureate Postgraduate Research Scholarship to attract the highest calibre international and domestic students to pursue postgraduate research for a PhD degree within the Research School of Biology. Funding for this award is provided by Laureate Fellow Prof. Barry Pogson as part of Australian Research Council funding. Prof. Pogson's fellowship aims to produce transformative solutions targeting crop resilience and food security. The chloroplast, the site of photosynthesis, regulates a suite of cellular processes that control photosynthesis, growth and drought resilience. The fellowship expects to discover a first ever blueprint of the suite of communication networks used by the chloroplast and will use synthetic biology to rewire the network in order to generate 'smart plants' that are higher-yielding and more resilient in both good and bad seasons. The scholarship provides a fortnightly stipend indexed with AGRTP Scholarship rates, with payments made for 3 years plus a 6 month extension available. Additional benefits include Dependent Child Allowance for international recipients, RSB travel bursary, and thesis reimbursement.
ANU Region Scholarship
The ANU Region Scholarship aims to reward academic excellence in secondary school studies, recognise involvement and leadership in school and community life in regional areas, and provide assistance with living costs and costs related to tertiary studies. This scholarship is designed to support students from regional and rural areas of Australia who are commencing undergraduate studies at the Australian National University. The scholarship provides financial assistance of $6,500 per annum, paid in semester installments of $3,250, to help offset the costs of relocating to Canberra and living expenses while pursuing tertiary education. Fifteen scholarships are available annually, awarded based on academic merit and regional location. The scholarship continues for up to 5 years based on satisfactory academic performance. Applicants are automatically considered through the ANU Admission Scholarship and Accommodation Application System if they meet eligibility criteria and elect to be considered for scholarships. The scholarship is currently unavailable but has been offered in previous years.
ANU Re-entry PhD Scholarship
The ANU Re-entry PhD Scholarship is offered annually by The Australian National University to support graduates who wish to resume academic studies after a significant career break. This scholarship specifically targets individuals who have taken a break of at least three years from formal university enrollment, typically due to fulfilling family obligations. The scholarship provides financial support for doctoral research across all disciplines offered at ANU. The scholarship offers a substantial annual stipend paid fortnightly for a duration of three years, with the possibility of a six-month extension. Recipients receive the standard full-time base rate for PhD scholarships, along with additional benefits including travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program, a thesis allowance, and paid medical, maternity, and paternity leave. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least upper second-class honours or a Master's degree with a research component or equivalent. The scholarship is available exclusively to Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia. Selection is based on academic merit and the circumstances surrounding the applicant's break from studies. Continuation of the scholarship is contingent upon maintaining satisfactory academic performance throughout the candidature.
ANU Project 89 PhD Scholarship
Project 89 is an initiative of the Vietnamese government which aims to build capacity and academic training for Vietnamese university lecturers and executives. Its implementation is supported by the Australian government. This scholarship provides comprehensive support for Vietnamese PhD students pursuing doctoral studies at the Australian National University. The scholarship is a joint funding arrangement where the Vietnamese government (Project 89) provides a stipend, tuition fee scholarship, international airfare, travel allowances, and overseas student health cover. ANU supplements this by providing additional stipend funding to bring the total to ANU RTP Stipend Scholarship rate, plus a fee remission merit scholarship to cover any difference between the Project 89 tuition contribution and actual tuition fees. The scholarship supports full-time PhD study across any field except Clinical Psychology for a duration of 3.5 years.
ANU PhD Scholarship
This is a stipend scholarship offered by ANU Colleges to Higher Degree by Research candidates at The Australian National University. The scholarship provides financial support for doctoral research across all fields of study. It is normally awarded for full-time study, though domestic candidates may be eligible for part-time study under strict criteria. International scholars must undertake full-time study. The scholarship provides a generous annual stipend paid fortnightly, along with additional allowances for travel, thesis preparation, and other research-related expenses. Recipients are selected based on academic merit, typically requiring a Bachelor degree with first-class honours or a Master degree with a research component from a recognised university.
ANU Master of Philosophy Scholarship
This is a stipend scholarship offered by ANU Colleges to Master of Philosophy (MPhil) candidates. The scholarship provides financial support for research students undertaking a Master of Philosophy degree at the Australian National University. It is normal for recipients to undertake study on a full-time basis, however, in accordance with strict criteria, the scholarship can be awarded for part-time study for Domestic candidates only. International scholars must undertake study on a full-time basis. The scholarship is valued at $39,069 per annum, with payments made fortnightly over 1.5 years. Additional benefits include travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program, thesis allowance, dependant child allowance for international students, and paid medical and parental leave. A 6-month extension is available under certain conditions. These scholarships are available to potential and current students who are domestic or international students, have applied for admission to a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) 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 recognised university. No separate application is required for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be automatically considered when they apply for admission to the MPhil program. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and continuation is based on academic performance. Selection occurs through multiple rounds throughout the year, with different deadlines for domestic and international applicants.
ANU Law Global Alumni Scholars Grant
The ANU Law Global Alumni Scholars Grant is an annual award offered by the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy to provide financial assistance to students undertaking international work-integrated learning opportunities overseas arranged by the college. The objective of the award is to support students in gaining valuable international internship experience. Funding for this award has been provided by generous contributions from ANU Law alumni working in international private practice, technology companies, and investment funds. The grant supports students enrolled in various law programs at ANU, including Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, and other specialized law-related graduate programs. The award is available to both domestic and international continuing ANU students who have applied for or been offered a place in approved international internships, including self-arranged international internships.
ANU International Vice-Chancellor's Award
The ANU International Vice-Chancellor's Award is designed to attract a diverse range of academically capable overseas students to enrol in coursework programs offered by the Australian National University. The award provides a 20% fee waiver of tuition for up to one year for students commencing their program in 2026 for Semester 1, Summer Session, or Autumn Session. The scholarship is available to international students from East Asian countries and regions including China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Japan, Mongolia, Taiwan, Republic of Korea, and The Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Selection is based on academic merit, with undergraduate students requiring a minimum Selection Rank of 85 or equivalent, and postgraduate students requiring a minimum GPA of 5.5 or equivalent. The award is automatically assessed for all eligible applicants during the admissions process, with no separate scholarship application required. Funding for this award has been provided by the Australian National University.
ANU HDR Supplementary Scholarship
A Supplementary scholarship may be awarded to a student to top up a HDR base stipend scholarship offered by the ANU to assist with living costs or research expenses. This scholarship is designed for students enrolled in a research program who hold a base stipend scholarship. The scholarship provides variable financial support paid fortnightly over a period of 3.5 years, with the possibility of a 6-month extension. Supplementary scholarships only provide a stipend with no additional benefits. No separate scholarship application is required as all eligible students will be automatically considered. However, if applicants wish to be considered for this scholarship in the main round of scholarship offers, International applicants are required to apply for admission by 31 August and Domestic applicants are required to apply for admission by 31 October. Colleges may offer these scholarships at other times throughout the year.
ANU HDR Fee Merit Scholarship
The ANU HDR Fee Merit Scholarship is offered annually by the Australian National University to support high achieving international Higher Degree Research (HDR) students who are conducting research which aligns with the strategic directions of the University. The scholarship is awarded concurrently with the ANU University Research Scholarship. The scholarship covers International Student Fees (ISF) for the duration of the award and, for recipients who hold a Student Visa (Subclass 500), provides full Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) for the program duration, including cover for immediate family. Payments are made for 4 years for PhD students and 2 years for MPhil students. Eligible candidates must be international students enrolling in an accredited HDR course of study at ANU, have been awarded an ANU University Research Scholarship, and have achieved a minimum of Honours 1 (H1) or H1 equivalent in their prior studies. No separate application is required as all eligible candidates are automatically considered based upon their application for admission. The scholarship is available across all fields of study and is awarded based on academic merit. International students must apply for admission by either 15 April or 31 August to be considered for the main round of scholarship offers.
ANU Gwendolyn Woodroofe PhD Scholarship in the Biological Sciences
This scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Science to attract Australian and New Zealand students of high calibre to pursue PhD research in Biological Science. The scholarship provides financial support for doctoral candidates conducting research in the biological sciences at the Australian National University. The award includes a stipend of AUD 39,069 per annum (2026 rate) paid fortnightly for 3.5 years, along with additional benefits such as travel allowances, removal expenses reimbursement, thesis reimbursement, and paid medical, maternity and paternity leave. Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree with first class honours or a research Master degree from a recognised university and be Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
ANU Fenner School of Environment & Society PhD Scholarship
Each year the ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society, in the ANU College of Science, may offer one or more awards known as the Fenner School of Environment & Society PhD Scholarship. The objective of the award is to attract the highest calibre international and domestic students to pursue postgraduate research for a PhD degree within the Fenner School. Funding for this award is provided by the Fenner School. The scholarship provides a fortnightly stipend for three years with a possible six-month extension. Selection is made on the basis of an assessment of the student's research potential, taking into account overall performance in undergraduate and Master's coursework, assessment of their most recent graded research writing, and accomplishments including research publications, awards, and referee evaluation. In addition to the fortnightly stipend, the scholarship provides dependent child allowance for international recipients, relocation allowance, and thesis reimbursement.
ANU College of Systems and Society Engineering Research & Development Excellence Scholarship for Women
Each year, the ANU College of Systems and Society may offer an award known as the ANU College of Systems and Society Engineering Research & Development Excellence Scholarship for Women. The objective is to support high performing students who identify as women commencing their undergraduate studies in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) program. Funding has been provided by the ANU College of Systems and Society. The scholarship is valued at $15,000 per annum for 3 years, with payments made after census date each semester. All applicants applying for admission to ANU through the direct Admission Scholarship and Accommodation Application will be automatically considered for the award based on them meeting the eligibility criteria and electing to be considered for scholarships.
ANU College of Systems and Society Advanced Computing Research & Development Excellence Scholarship for Women
The ANU College of Systems and Society Advanced Computing Research & Development Excellence Scholarship for Women is offered annually to support high-performing students who identify as women commencing their undergraduate studies in the Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Research and Development) (Honours) program. The scholarship aims to promote gender diversity in advanced computing fields by providing financial support to exceptional female students. Funding has been provided by the ANU College of Systems and Society. The award recognizes academic excellence and is designed to support students throughout their undergraduate journey in this specialized computing program. Recipients are selected based on academic merit, demonstrated by achieving a minimum ANU selection rank of 99.00 or above. The scholarship provides substantial financial support over three years, with payments distributed each semester following census dates. All applicants applying for admission to ANU through the direct Admission Scholarship and Accommodation Application are automatically considered for the award based on meeting the eligibility criteria and electing to be considered for scholarships.
ANU College of Science International Joint and Dual Award PhD Scholarship
The ANU College of Science International Joint and Dual Award PhD Scholarship is awarded annually to outstanding international candidates pursuing an international Institutional Joint or Dual Award PhD program. The scholarship is specifically designed to support students enrolling in collaborative doctoral programs with partner institutions in India, including the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) or Indian Institute of Technology - Madras (IITM). The award aims to provide comprehensive financial support to enable exceptional international students to undertake research-based doctoral studies in the sciences at the Australian National University while maintaining an institutional partnership with these prestigious Indian institutions. The scholarship provides substantial benefits including a stipend scholarship equivalent to the Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) stipend, which is indexed annually on January 1st. International recipients may also be eligible for an HDR Fee Remission Merit Scholarship to cover international student fees for the standard duration of the Higher Degree Research program, subject to competitive merit-based selection. Recipients are responsible for costs including books, study materials, accommodation, and other study-related expenses. The award is paid in fortnightly instalments for a period of 1.5 years, with continuation based on maintaining full-time study load. Up to 6 awards are available each year, and eligible students who apply for the Institutional Joint or Dual Award PhD program within the College of Science are automatically considered without requiring a separate application.
ANU College of Law Access Scholarship
The ANU College of Law Access Scholarship supports students with a diagnosed disability or long-term medical condition when undertaking law studies. The Award aims to offset some of the financial burden of attendance at law school in their first year. Funding for this Award has been provided by the ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy, and was initiated by Surend Dayal, an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the College. The scholarship is designed to provide access opportunities for students facing additional challenges due to disability or medical conditions while pursuing legal education. Note: The scholarship is currently unavailable.
ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics Engineering Advantage Scholarship (Kim Jackson Scholarship)
Each year the ANU College of Systems and Society may offer up to four awards known as the ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics Engineering Advantage Scholarship (Kim Jackson Scholarship). The objective of the Award is to acknowledge the achievements of those applicants who were considered in the final stage of the Kim Jackson Scholarship process by offering financial support to assist them to study Engineering at ANU. The scholarship value is $25,000 per annum and lasts for the duration of the recipient's undergraduate degree, or five years, whichever is shorter. Recipients will be paid in equal instalments after the enrolment census date of each semester. Funding for this Award has been provided by the School of Engineering in the ANU College of Systems and Society, Kim Jackson and the SKIP Foundation.
ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science Female Excellence Scholarships
This scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science to support female students entering university for the first time in engineering and computer science fields. The scholarship aims to promote gender diversity in STEM education by providing financial support and additional career development opportunities. Recipients receive annual funding payments made each semester after census date. The scholarship also includes mentoring and career development support from College staff members, along with priority access to industry engagement opportunities. This is an access-based scholarship designed to support women pursuing undergraduate degrees in engineering and computer science at ANU.
ANU College of Business and Economics Regional and Rural Relocation Scholarship
Each year the ANU College of Business and Economics may award a CBE Regional and Rural Relocation Scholarship to a prospective student who is relocating to Canberra for the first time to study in an undergraduate degree program offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics. The College is committed to strengthening educational outcomes for students who have been schooled and reside in regional and rural areas outside of the immediate Canberra region. The scholarship will assist with the cost of relocating to study in an undergraduate coursework program at the College, meet other scholarship recipients and build strong professional networks. The scholarship is valued at $9,000 per annum and is paid in equal instalments at the beginning of each semester for up to 4 years, with a maximum total award of $36,000. The award payment aligns to the recipient's academic study load, and continuation is based on academic performance with the requirement to pass all courses each semester or session.
ANU College of Business and Economics National Excellence Scholarship
The ANU College of Business and Economics National Excellence Scholarship is an annual award offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics. The objective of the Award is to attract high calibre domestic students who have completed a Year 12 qualification in Australia and are applying for admission to the University for the first time to enrol into programs offered by the College. The scholarship is currently unavailable but has previously been offered to commencing students. The scholarship recognizes academic merit among current school leavers in Australia who achieve a minimum ATAR of 95 (excluding adjustment factors) and receive an offer of admission to an undergraduate program at the College. Funding for this Award has been provided by the College. The Award provides financial support over the course of undergraduate study to help attract and support outstanding students in business and economics disciplines. All applicants applying for admission to ANU through the direct Admission Scholarship and Accommodation Application are automatically considered for the award based on meeting the eligibility criteria and electing to be considered for scholarships. Selection is made on the basis of academic merit among eligible applicants.
ANU College of Business and Economics D. Brownbill Family Scholarship
The ANU College of Business and Economics D. Brownbill Family Scholarship is offered every three to five years to support students who face financial difficulties accessing university education. The objective of the Award is to provide opportunities for students to develop their skills and prepare for further study or employment. Funding for this Award has been provided by a CBE alumnus, Mr Don Brownbill. The scholarship is available to prospective domestic students who receive an offer of admission to an undergraduate coursework program offered by the College and are eligible for and received adjustment factors for financial hardship under the National Access Scheme. Selection is made on the basis of the severity of financial hardship experienced, as evidenced by the number of adjustment factors relating to that hardship awarded to an eligible applicant. Note: The scholarship is currently unavailable.
ANU College of Business and Economics Changing Futures Scholarship
The ANU College of Business and Economics Changing Futures Scholarship is designed to strengthen educational outcomes for students facing acute disadvantages in accessing university education. The scholarship supports students in terms of skills development and preparation for further study or employment. Funded by donors to the ANU College of Business and Economics Changing Futures Scholarship fund, this award provides financial assistance to eligible domestic students commencing undergraduate programs. The scholarship is valued at $22,000 in total, paid over three years with $12,000 in the first year and $5,000 per annum for years two and three. The award is specifically targeted at current school leavers who demonstrate financial hardship and may hold refugee or humanitarian status. Recipients must enroll in single or flexible double undergraduate coursework programs offered by the ANU College of Business and Economics. The scholarship payment aligns with the recipient's academic study load, with full-time study (24 units) receiving 100% of the award payment. Selection is based on meeting eligibility criteria and the severity of financial hardship demonstrated, with priority given to students with the lowest SEIFA scores, refugee status, severe family disruption adjustment factors, and total number of adjustment factors.
ANU College of Business & Economics Terrell Scholarship
The ANU College of Business & Economics Terrell Scholarship is offered every three to four years to support disadvantaged students. The scholarship provides significant financial support to strengthen educational outcomes for students in terms of skills development and preparation for further study or employment. The award specifically aims to raise awareness of the acute disadvantages that some students may face in accessing university education. Funding for this scholarship has been generously provided by Emeritus Professor of Econometrics and former ANU Vice-Chancellor Deane AO and Jenny Terrell. The scholarship supports one domestic student commencing an undergraduate program in economics or finance at the ANU College of Business and Economics who has demonstrated financial hardship.
ANU College of Business & Economics Postgraduate Merit Scholarship
The ANU College of Business and Economics Postgraduate Merit Scholarship is an annual award program designed to attract high-calibre students into postgraduate programs offered by the College. The scholarship is funded by the ANU College of Business and Economics and is awarded to commencing domestic students. The Award provides a 50% domestic fee tuition waiver applied to the recipient's tuition fees at the beginning of each semester. Students are automatically considered for the scholarship based on their meeting the eligibility criteria when they receive an offer of admission to a postgraduate coursework program offered by the College. The duration of the Award depends on the recipient's program length, ranging from one year for a 24-unit program up to a maximum of four years for a 96-unit program. Continuation of the scholarship is based on academic performance throughout the program. Note: As of the current information, the scholarship is listed as currently unavailable, but has been offered in previous years with application periods running throughout the calendar year.
ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Study Tour and Field Trip Travel Bursary
Each year, the College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) offers the CASS Study Tour and Field Trip Travel Bursary. This award provides equity funding to facilitate study tours or field trip opportunities that enrich the academic experience of students. The bursary is available to continuing ANU students who are domestic students or permanent humanitarian visa holders enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs in the College. Successful applicants receive bursaries ranging from $500 to $2500 depending on financial need, destination country, and length of trip. Up to 40 bursaries are offered each year, paid in one instalment prior to departure upon proof of enrolment into the short-term study tour or field trip course. Students must demonstrate financial hardship to be eligible. Those in receipt of other awards (such as the Ethel Tory Language Scholarship or New Colombo Plan Scholarship) can only receive $500 as additional support.
ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Academic Excellence Masters Scholarship
The ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences Academic Excellence Masters Scholarship is an annual award offered by the Australian National University. Each year the College may offer up to 10 awards to international students who have been offered admission to a Master or Master Advanced program by the College. The objective of the Award is to support, enable and encourage international students to undertake studies in the arts, humanities or social sciences at the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences. The award provides financial support valued at up to $20,000 per annum for one year, paid in two equal instalments following the census date each semester. Recipients are automatically considered based on meeting eligibility criteria, with no separate application required. The scholarship is available to citizens from specific countries including China, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship
The ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship offers an opportunity for students from around the world to access one of multiple scholarships available to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The scholarship is designed to attract a diverse range of high calibre international students to commence study at ANU. These scholarships are distributed into 9 categories with at least one category applicable for students from anywhere in the world. The scholarship provides a tuition fee reduction of 25% or 50% applied towards the tuition fees for the duration of the undergraduate or postgraduate degree. Recipients are also guaranteed accommodation for their first year of study if they choose to take up this benefit. Selection is made on the basis of academic merit, with qualifications submitted for admission converted to a common scale to determine an applicant's place on the merit list. All eligible overseas students applying for admission to commence at the university will be automatically considered for the scholarship.
ANU Alumni Postgraduate Support Scheme
The Australian National University (ANU) Alumni Postgraduate Support Scheme assists ANU alumni to upskill or retrain to meet the challenges of our changing world. It is awarded to all ANU eligible alumni, whether domestic or international, to support their ongoing postgraduate studies at ANU commencing in 2024. Whether seeking to advance your career in your current field or looking to reskill for an in-demand industry, eligible alumni receive a 10 per cent tuition fee reduction on most postgraduate courses at ANU if they enroll in their program in 2024. The scholarship is currently unavailable but provides automatic fee reduction for eligible alumni who previously completed a degree at ANU. The 10 per cent reduction is applied to the student's tuition fees after enrollment and continues for the duration of the program, even beyond 2024.
ANU Achievement Scholarship
The ANU Achievement Scholarship is an annual award offered by the Australian National University to provide access and support to students with a disability, long-term medical condition, or effects of abuse. The scholarship aims to assist prospective domestic undergraduate students whose ability to study at university will be affected by severe and long-term medical or psychiatric conditions, learning or physical disabilities, or trauma. The scholarship provides financial support of $8,000 per annum for up to 4 years of undergraduate study. Payments are made at the beginning of each semester. Selection is based on applicants meeting the eligibility criteria and then ranked according to their ANU Selection Rank. One scholarship is awarded each year. All applicants applying for admission to ANU through the direct Admission Scholarship and Accommodation Application are automatically considered for this award based on eligibility criteria, provided they elect to be considered for scholarships. The scholarship continuation is based on academic performance throughout the duration of the award.
Anjeli Nathan Memorial Scholarship
The Anjeli Nathan Memorial Scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Science and commemorates the life of Anjeli Nathan, a brilliant student who was tragically killed doing the field research she loved. The scholarship may be used to assist the student either to undertake the Honours Program or to gain fieldwork experience after the successful completion of the degree with Honours. Students are required to submit a written proposal related to behavioural ecology or projects in other biological disciplines that focus on behaviour, ecology, natural history or conservation. The scholarship provides $7,000 AUD per annum and is awarded to one outstanding applicant who has been accepted to study behavioural ecology or conservation biology for an Honours Program at The Australian National University, or who is within 12 months of having completed the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours at ANU. Preference is given to applicants based or co-supervised in the Division of Ecology, Evolution and Genetics during their Honours year. Projects involving long-term captivity, killing or surgery on animals will not be considered.
Alexander McTaggart Honours Scholarship
Each year, the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR) within the ANU College of Science and Medicine at the Australian National University (ANU) may offer an award known as the Alexander McTaggart Memorial Scholarship. The objective of the Award is to support a student undertaking their Honours project at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, with the research to be conducted in a field related to cancer research and allied subjects. Funding for this Award has been provided in the memory of its donor, Mr Alexander McTaggart. The scholarship provides financial support for one year to eligible domestic and international students enrolled in an Honours year at JCSMR whose Honours project is related to cancer research and allied fields.
Alan and Julia Beck Supplementary Scholarship
The Alan and Julia Beck Supplementary Scholarship is offered by the Research School of Earth Sciences at the Australian National University College of Science to support outstanding PhD students pursuing doctoral studies in Geophysics. The scholarship provides supplementary funding to students who already hold an approved ANU HDR Base stipend scholarship. Funding for this award has been provided by the late Emeritus Professor Alan E. Beck and Julia Beck. Professor Beck began his career in geophysics at ANU in 1952 as Professor John Jaeger's first PhD student and went on to become a founding faculty member at the University of Western Ontario. The scholarship aims to support research excellence in solid earth physics and provide additional financial support to enhance PhD studies in this field.
Agent Based Modelling Scholarship
This PhD Scholarship is offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, attached to Professor Sue O'Connor's Australian Laureate Fellowship, which is to conduct research on the earliest modern human colonisation of Island South East Asia. The scholarship supports doctoral research with a strong background in modelling and an interest in its application to archaeology and ecology. The scholarship provides financial support for 4 years with fortnightly payments and includes funding for involvement in fieldwork in Indonesia (if desired), software, and international travel for conference attendance in years 2 and 3 of the PhD. This opportunity is ideal for candidates seeking to contribute to groundbreaking research on human migration and colonisation patterns in Southeast Asia through advanced computational modelling techniques.
A L Hales Honours Year Scholarship
The A L Hales Honours Year Scholarship is offered by the Research School of Earth Sciences at the Australian National University. This scholarship supports students undertaking the 4th year of the Bachelor of Science Honours program with an interest in undertaking a research project in the Research School of Earth Sciences. The scholarship provides financial support to outstanding students who have majored in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Earth and Marine Sciences, or Materials Science. Recipients are selected based on academic merit. The scholarship includes an annual stipend of $10,000 plus a relocation allowance for students transferring their enrolment to ANU for their Honours year from outside of Canberra. This allowance helps cover travel and relocation expenses and is paid once the candidate has enrolled. At least one of the two scholarships available is specifically reserved for a candidate who did not complete their Bachelor's degree at ANU.
A E Ringwood Supplementary Scholarship
The A.E. Ringwood Supplementary Scholarship is offered by the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) at the Australian National University. This scholarship is designed to attract students of high calibre to pursue PhD research in Earth Sciences. The scholarship provides supplementary funding to successful candidates who have already been awarded a full Tuition Fee Scholarship and an ANU stipend scholarship. The scholarship provides $8,002 per annum in supplementary funding, paid fortnightly over a period of 3 years. Recipients may be eligible for a 6-month extension. The scholarship is awarded to the highest ranked eligible candidate, so there is no separate application process beyond the standard PhD application. Awardees receive additional benefits including travel to Canberra, reimbursement of some removal expenses, and thesis reimbursement allowance. The scholarship must be taken up by 31 March. Continuation is based on maintaining the base stipend scholarships. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant convener or a prospective supervisor prior to lodging an application to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.
Alex Rodgers Travel Grant
Each year the Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics (RSAA) at the Australian National University may offer approximately two awards known as the Alex Rodgers Travel Grant. Funding for this Award has been made possible due to an endowment from Mrs Ruth Rodgers in memory of her late husband Professor Alexander Rodgers. Professor Rodgers was a distinguished academic in the field of stellar astronomy and globular clusters, serving as School Director from 1987 to 1992. Professor Rodger's most significant contribution to the field was his involvement in the MACHO project, an international search for 'dark matter'. The objective of the Award is to assist a student currently enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy & Astrophysics to travel abroad to attend scientific meetings and/or to work with astronomers at another institution on some chosen research project of direct relevance to the thesis work being undertaken. The award provides up to $5,000 via reimbursement only to support international travel for research and professional development purposes.
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