Fully Funded ANU PhD Scholarship 2026 | $39,069 Stipend + Tuition Fees

Program Overview

Offered By: ANU Colleges, Australian National University

Type: Stipend scholarship — awarded based on academic merit

Open To: Domestic and international students (both prospective and current)

Study Mode: Full-time. Domestic students may apply for part-time work under strict eligibility criteria.

Selection Basis: Academic merit, research output, and prior research experience

University Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia 🇦🇺

Funding

Benefit	Details
Stipend	AUD $39,069 per year (2026 rate), paid fortnightly
Duration	3.5 years
Tuition Fees	Covered via the RTP Fee Offset
Relocation Allowance	Travel and removal costs for students moving to Canberra
Thesis Allowance	Included
Health Cover (OSHC)	Provided for international students requiring a student visa
Dependent Child Allowance	Available to international students only
Medical & Parental Leave	Paid leave included
Extension	3 months standard; up to 6 months for Indigenous candidates or industry engagement over 60 FTE days

Eligibility

You are eligible if you:

1. Are you a domestic or international student?

2. Have applied for a PhD or Professional Doctorate by Research at ANU.

3. Hold a Bachelor's degree with First-Class Honors — some Colleges accept upper second-class honors.

4. Or hold a Master's degree with a research component from a recognized university.

5. Note: International students must study full-time. Domestic students may apply for part-time study under strict criteria (e.g., medical condition or career responsibilities).

How to Apply

There is no separate scholarship application. You are automatically considered when you apply for admission to a PhD or Professional Doctorate by Research at ANU. Follow these steps:

1. Contact a potential supervisor or Graduate Studies Convener before applying to discuss your research topic.

2. Apply for admission to a PhD or Professional Doctorate by Research via the ANU online portal.

3. Indicate your scholarship interest on the admission form.

4. Ensure your application is complete — including all supporting documents and referee reports — by the deadline.

5. Important: Referee reports are triggered automatically when you submit. Give your referees 2–3 weeks' notice and submit your application early — reports must arrive before the deadline for your application to be considered complete. Application Deadlines

   
   

Round	Deadline (Annually)	Commencement Period
Round 1 — International	31 August	January – March (following year)
Round 1 — Domestic	31 October	January – March (following year)
Round 2 — International & Domestic	15 April	By end of August (same year)

Main Application Portal (Apply Here) 🔗 https://study.anu.edu.au/apply/postgraduate-research