ANU University Research Scholarship opportunity

Scholarship Title: ANU University Research Scholarship

The University funds a number of scholarships for Doctor of Philosophy or Professional Doctorate by research.

Field of study: All

Value: A$24,653 (2013 rate) per annum tax free, in fortnightly payments

Duration: Three years full-time, with a possible six-month extension

Number: TBA

Eligible programs: PhD, Professional Doctorate by Research

Other benefits

A scholar who is resident elsewhere in Australia or who is permanently residing outside Australia at the time of application, is eligible to receive the following contributions towards the costs of moving to Canberra to take up the Scholarship:

    Travel expenses up to a maximum amount equivalent to the one way economy class or student fare by the cheapest and most direct course on a scheduled route for the scholar, spouse and/or dependent children, on production of original tax invoice/receipts.

    A grant towards the costs of removal of belongings to Canberra, of up to $530 per adult, and $262 per child with a maximum of $1,530 per family on production of original tax invoice/receipts.

Eligibility

Bachelors degree with first-class honours, or a research Masters degree from a recognised university; Australian and New Zealand Citizen; Permanent Residents of Australia; International students. Applicants must have submitted an Application for Admission to the ANU.

Selection basis: Merit

Application: No application process is required other than an Application for Admission.

Closing date:31 August (International Students) or 31 October (Domestic Students)

Further information

T 135 ANU

student@anu.edu.au

Applicants are also strongly encouraged to make contact with the relevant Graduate Studies Convener or a prospective supervisor, prior to lodging an application, to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.

Read more from the original website:

http://students.anu.edu.au/scholarships/gr/off/dom/anu-urs.php