ANU Re-entry PhD Scholarship 2026

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ANU Re-entry PhD Scholarship 2026

The ANU Re-entry PhD Scholarship is a prestigious opportunity offered by the Australian National University (ANU) to support outstanding domestic students who wish to resume their academic research careers after taking a break of at least three years, often due to family or personal obligations.

This scholarship is designed to encourage capable graduates to return to higher research studies, providing comprehensive financial and academic support to help them successfully complete a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at one of Australia’s leading research universities.

Scholarship Overview

  • Scholarship type: Full financial support
  • Stipend value: AUD $39,069 per annum (Full-time base rate 2026), paid fortnightly
  • Other supports:
    • Thesis allowance
    • Travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra
    • Paid medical, maternity, and paternity leave

  • Study Level: PhD (Postgraduate Research)
  • Study Course: Open to all fields of research offered by ANU
  • Citizen type: Domestic students (Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent Residents of Australia)
  • Duration: 3 years full-time, with a possible 6-month extension
  • Deadline: Not specified (applications open annually)

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be resuming academic studies after a break of at least three years since formal enrolment in a university program typically due to family obligations.

  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree with at least upper second-class honours, or a Master’s degree with a research component (or equivalent qualification).

  • Be Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, or Australian permanent residents.

Selection Criteria 

The selection process for this scholarship is highly competitive and based on academic merit. Consideration will be given to:

  • Academic achievements from previous degrees (grades, ranking, and research results)

  • Research potential and relevance of the proposed study area

  • Quality of research proposal and its alignment with ANU’s research priorities

  • Previous professional or academic experience demonstrating research capability

  • Referee recommendations highlighting academic promise and commitment

How to Apply 

Applicants must first apply for admission to a PhD research program at the Australian National University. Once admission is granted, eligible candidates will be automatically considered for the Re-entry PhD Scholarship.

Application steps:

  1. Visit the official ANU website and select your preferred PhD research program.

  2. Prepare and submit your application for admission, including your academic transcripts, CV, research proposal, and referee reports.

  3. Indicate in your application that you are resuming studies after a break of at least three years.

  4. Successful candidates will be notified directly by the Graduate Research Office.

Who to Contact

Graduate Research Office, Australian National University

Visit the University Website to apply and for further details on this scholarship.

(Also apply for Western Australian Premier’s University Scholarship 2025 At ECU)

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