Scholarship Description
Application is currently ongoing for the Australian National University Research Training Program Scholarship. A total of 600 Austrian scholarships are offered to Study for a master’s and Ph.D. Degree Programs. This is a fully-funded Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship.
Each year the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training provides funding to Universities to award scholarships to domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree Research programs.
Australian National University (ANU) currently conducts two annual central scholarship rounds which includes the AGRTP, the University Research Scholarship and a few other centrally managed scholarships.
When you complete your admission application for a HDR program you can select which scholarship you are interested in to be considered for including the AGRTP. There is no separate application form except for current candidates, through the above link.
Fields Of Studies Available At ANU University
College of Arts & Social Sciences
College of Asia and Pacific
College of Business and Economics
College of Engineering & Computer Science
College of Law
College of Science
Benefits
Eligible applicants would enjoy the following offers;
- Stipend scholarship for three years, with the possibility of:
- Six-month standard extension.
- Travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program.
- Thesis allowance.
- Dependent child allowance (International students only).
- Paid medical, maternity, and parental leave.
- Suspension of Scholarship.
Eligibility
To be apply for this scholarship, Applicants must;
- Be a Domestic or an International Student.
- Hold a bachelor’s Degree.
- Have a good academic record, research output, and prior research experience.
- Have good communication skills in spoken and written English language.
How To Apply
The Application Process is Fully Online. To apply for the scholarship, follow the steps below;
Commencing students: No application is required specifically for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered. Note to ensure you are considered please ensure you select the appropriate boxes in the admissions application form to note that you are interested in being considered for any available scholarships.
Continuing students: Please complete and return the “Request for a Current ANU Student to be Considered for a HDR Scholarship” form to your Academic College.
Applications must be completed by the Scholarship deadline, including all supporting documentation and referee reports, in order to be considered in the scholarship ranking process.
Request for referee reports are triggered and sent to your nominated referees at the time of submission of program application. It is therefore strongly recommended that you submit your application in advance (2-3 weeks) prior to the below deadlines to allow time for your referees to provide their report prior to the scholarship deadline.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to make contact with a prospective supervisor prior to lodging an application for admission to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.
For more information and application, visit the link below