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
• Requirements
• 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

Selection Process

• Based on  Academic merit

Check also:
2025 Faculty of Engineering International Tuition Fee Research Scholarship at The University of Sydney Australia
Scholarship winning strategies for 2026 (Upcoming Webinar)

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.