Australian National University: research scholarships

What the funding covers

• A tax-free stipend of AUD 40,475 a year (2027 full-time base rate), paid fortnightly for three and a half years.
• Relocation and thesis allowances, and a dependent child allowance for international candidates.
• Paid medical leave, carer's leave and, after one year, parental leave.
• Tuition only if you are also awarded a tuition fee scholarship: research tuition costs AUD 44,670 to 59,750 a year (2025 rates).

Who can apply

• Domestic and international applicants for a PhD, professional doctorate by research or research master's at ANU.
• Usually a first-class honours degree or equivalent, or a master's by coursework or graduate diploma at first or upper second-class level, to be competitive.
• International scholars must study full time.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to your research program with all documents and referee reports.
2. You are included in the central scholarship round automatically.
3. Accept any offer within two weeks, or by the date in your letter.

Before you apply: things to know

• Round 2, for international and domestic applicants, closes on 15 April each year for a start by 31 August; round 1 for international applicants closes on 31 August for a start the following year.
• The stipend does not include tuition: ask your college about a tuition fee scholarship.

A working timeline

Counting back from the next deadline (Apr 15, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.