[Master Degree] Australian National University Research Scholarships 2021, Australia (Fully Funded)

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.

Field of study
All 

Benefits
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 

Value
$28,092 per annum

Requirement:
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 H1 or H1 equivalent in their prior studies

Selection

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

How to Apply:
No application is required specifically for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered based upon their application for admission

Further information 
In order to be considered for this scholarship in the main round of scholarship offers International students are required to apply for admission by either 15 April in the year of commencing their HDR Program or 31 August in the year prior to commencing their HDR Program. Domestic students are required to apply for admission by either 15 April in the year of commencing their HDR Program or 31 October in the year prior to commencing their HDR Program. Applications must be complete at the time of submission, including all supporting documentation and referee reports, in order to be considered in the scholarship ranking process.

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.

Deadline:
31 August 2020

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