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.