2026 Australian National University Research Scholarships

Each year the Australian National University offers the University Research Scholarship to support high achieving HDR students who are conducting research, which aligns with the strategic directions of the University. ANU currently conducts two annual central scholarship rounds (Round 1 and Round 2), which includes the University Research Scholarship, AGRTP, and a few other centrally managed scholarships.

• Table of Content
• About Australian National University (ANU)
• Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Postgraduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Postgraduate Scholarship

In addition to the fornightly stipend, the scholarship also provides:

• Travel and Removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program;
• Thesis allowance;
• Dependant Child allowance (International students only);
• Paid medical, maternity and parental leave

Requirements for Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

The award will be available each year to a prospective or continuing student who:

• is a domestic student or an international student enrolled in an accredited HDR course of study at the University;
• has achieved a minimum of Honours (H1) or H1 equivalent in their prior studies; and
• is NOT an Industry PhD Candidate receiving a full-time salary

Interview date, Process and Venue for Postgraduate Scholarship

Selection of this award requires each of the ANU Colleges to convene a selection committee to score and rank ALL eligible H1 (or equivalent) applicants in a merit-based process. Overall ranking includes consideration of:

• Academic Record
• Research Potential, support from the prospective supervisor and location in which the research will be undertaken
• Referee reports
• English Language competency
• Comparison with other applications received in the same scholarship round

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• No application is required specifically for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered based upon their application for admission. When you complete your admission application for a HDR program you can select which scholarship/s you are interested to be considered for including the University Research Scholarship (URS). There is no separate application form except for current candidates (who have typically completed less than 1 year full-time equivalent), through the 'Request for a current ANU student to be considered for a HDR scholarship' form.

For more information, kindly visit ANU scholarship webpage.