Australian National University (ANU) PhD Scholarships 2026

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Australian National University (ANU) PhD Scholarships 2026

This scholarship is sponsored by the Australian National University (ANU) to support outstanding domestic and international research students pursuing a PhD or Professional Doctorate by Research program. It is designed to promote academic excellence and fund high-achieving students in various fields.

The opportunity is open to candidates who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements and research potential. No separate scholarship application is required as all eligible candidates are automatically considered.

Scholarship overview

Scholarship type: Fee waiver/discount
Stipend value: AUD $39,069, per annum,
Other supports: Funding can be used for research costs and travel tuition.
Study Level: Doctorate (PhD or Professional Doctorate by Research)
Study Course: Open to all fields (not subject-specific)
Citizen Type: Domestic and international students
Number of positions: Not specified
Duration: up to 3 years, with possible extensions.
Health Insurance: Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students (subject to conditions).
Deadline: Round 1: 31 August 2026

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

Be domestic or international students.
Have applied for admission to a PhD or Professional Doctorate by Research program at ANU.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree with first-class honors (or upper second-class honors in some cases) or a Master’s degree with a research component, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.

Selection Criteria

Selection for the scholarship is based on academic merit and research potential. Factors include:

Academic excellence demonstrated through grades and ranking.
Research achievements, including publications.
Relevance of the chosen program to prior academic or professional experience.
Recommendations from referees.
A strong writing sample as part of the application.

(Also check University of Queensland PhD Top-Up Scholarship 2025)

How to Apply

No separate application is required for the scholarship. Eligible candidates will automatically be considered when applying for the PhD or Professional Doctorate by Research program.
Applications must include all supporting documents, including referee reports and a writing sample, at the time of submission.

Who to Contact

For inquiries regarding the scholarship, applicants can contact the Australian National University directly:
Email: Contact ANU via their official page
Phone: +61 2 6125 5111
Address: The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

Visit the University website for further details and the application

(Also check UNSW Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship 2024-25)

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