ANU Re-entry PhD Scholarship 2025

Each year, the University offers a Re-entry Scholarship for graduates who wish to resume academic studies after a break of at least three years since formal enrolment in a university program, the break normally being due to fulfilment of family obligations.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 18, 2025
• Value$ 36,652 per annum
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorAustralian National University
• City to studyAustralian Capital Territory
• School to studyAustralian National University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program 
• Thesis allowance
• Paid medical, maternity and paternity leave

Requirements

• Resuming academic studies after a break of at least three years since formal enrolment in a university program - the break normally being due to fulfilment of family obligations
• Bachelors degree with at least upper second-class honours, or a Masters degree with a research component or equivalent
• Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia

Interview Dates and Process

• Based on  Academic merit

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Applicants are required to apply for admission prior to applying for this scholarship.

Applicants are required to submit a statement by 18 November setting out their case for award of the scholarship and indicating their circumstances in regards to the reasons behind taking a break from their studies. Applications should be emailed to [email protected] with ANU Re-Entry PhD Scholarship in the email title.

For more information, kindly visit Australia National University scholarship webpage.