ANU 2027 Domestic HDR Central Scholarship Round
The Australian National University
Australian National University’s 2027 domestic round considers eligible PhD and MPhil applicants for competitive research stipends, including RTP and University Research Scholarships. Domestic research students receive an RTP fee offset; a stipend is awarded competitively. Apply by 26 October 2026, 11:59 pm Canberra time.
ANU’s central Higher Degree by Research scholarship round is open for domestic candidates planning a research doctorate or Master of Philosophy. Prospective students are considered for a competitive stipend as part of their postgraduate research admission application. The 2027 domestic round closes on 26 October 2026 at 11:59 pm Canberra time, following a published change from 31 October. The research degree must commence by 30 March 2027. Check the official scholarship and admissions pages for programme-specific requirements.
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Benefits
Competitive living stipend through RTP or University Research Scholarship when awarded. Domestic HDR students receive an RTP fee offset for the standard duration of their research degree. The stipend is not guaranteed; consult the award offer for its rate and tenure.
Eligibility summary
Domestic applicants: Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens. Admission to an ANU research degree is required. Selection for the stipend is competitive and academic merit is central.
Requirements
Apply for an eligible ANU PhD or Master of Philosophy programme and meet its admission criteria. A first-class honours degree or equivalent is normally competitive; equivalent research preparation may be considered. Prospective candidates are considered for central scholarships through the admission application.
Documents required
Follow the document checklist for the chosen ANU postgraduate research programme and scholarship round on the official application portal.
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