Applications are now open for the ANU PhD Scholarship 2026 at the Australian National University (ANU), Australia. This is a fully funded scholarship open to all nationalities across all fields of study. Selected students receive an annual stipend of AUD $39,069 for up to 3.5 years.
Both domestic and international students can apply. There is no separate scholarship application — you are automatically considered when you apply for admission. The deadline for international students is 31 August and for domestic students is 31 October.
Key Details:
- Host Country: Australia
- University: Australian National University (ANU)
- Degree Level: PhD / Professional Doctorate by Research
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Stipend: AUD $39,069 per year
- Duration: 3.5 years
- Open For: All Nationalities
- Application Fee: None
- Deadline (International): 31 August
- Deadline (Domestic): 31 October
What This Scholarship Offers:
- Annual stipend of AUD $39,069, paid fortnightly
- Financial support for 3.5 years
- Travel and relocation allowance to Canberra
- Thesis allowance for final submission costs
- Paid medical and parental leave
- Dependent Child Allowance (International students only)
- Up to 6-month extension for Indigenous candidates or those with industry engagement
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to domestic and international students
- Must apply for a PhD or Professional Doctorate by Research at ANU
- Bachelor’s degree with First-Class Honours, or a Master’s degree with a research component
- Application must be complete with all documents and referee reports
- International students must study full-time
- Domestic students may apply for part-time under strict conditions
Programs Available:
- Arts and Humanities
- Business and Management
- Computer Science and IT
- Economics and Finance
- Education
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Health Sciences
- Law
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- Physics and Astronomy
- Political Science and International Relations
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Social Sciences
How to Apply:
- Contact a potential supervisor at ANU before applying
- Prepare your transcripts, research proposal, and referee reports
- Apply for admission through the ANU admissions portal
- No separate scholarship form is needed — consideration is automatic
- Apply before 31 August (International) or 31 October (Domestic)
