ELIGIBILITY:

The Commonwealth Scholarship Guidelines (Research) 2017 set the basis for the conditions of award and outline the basic eligibility requirements for this scholarship. 

The ANU has established an RTP Policy & Procedure which outlines the standards, processes and conditions for this scholarship.  These documents are available from the reference document section of this page.

In order to be considered for this scholarship in Round 1,  International students are required to apply for admission by  31 August.  Domestic students are required to apply for admission by 31 October.   Applications must be complete by the Scholarship deadline, including all supporting documentation and referee reports, in order to be considered in the scholarship ranking process.

BENEFIT:

Stipend scholarship for three years, with the possibility of:

VALUE: $ 36,652 per annum. Payments made fortnightly

Payments made for 3.5 year

Six month standard extension; and

Another six month extension if the reason for request falls within the additional eligibility criteria under Item 15. Period of Support, of the AGRTP Procedure.

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 (See sections 51-68 of the Research Training Program Scholarships procedure).

Suspension of Scholarship (See sections 43-48 of the Research Training Program Scholarships procedure).