ANU PhD Scholarship — International (HDR Fee Remission + RTP)

Critères d'éligibilité

International candidates (including African applicants) admitted to an ANU PhD program with First Class Honours, a research Master's, or equivalent. Particularly strong fit for Pacific/Asia/Africa-focused research.

Présentation du programme

## Why ANU for African researchers ANU is Australia's **#1 research university** and the only Group of Eight member based in Canberra. It has dedicated research strength in **development economics, climate, security and Pacific/Africa studies** through the Crawford School and Coral Bell School. ## What's covered - Full HDR fee remission (tuition) - Living stipend ~AUD $37,000/year (tax-free, indexed) - OSHC, relocation and thesis allowance ## Recruiter tips - ANU values **policy-relevant research** — frame your proposal around African development, climate adaptation, governance or public health. - Two annual rounds: **April 30** (for second-half intake) and **August 31** (for following-year intake). Aim for August 31 — larger scholarship pool. - Crawford School (public policy) and Research School of Earth Sciences are particularly receptive to African candidates. ## Eligibility snapshot International candidates (including African applicants) admitted to an ANU PhD program with First Class Honours, a research Master's, or equivalent. Particularly strong fit for Pacific/Asia/Africa-focused research. ## Required documents - Certified academic transcripts (WAEC / KCSE / NSC + degree certificates where applicable) - Passport bio-data page (valid 6+ months beyond intended visa start) - English proficiency proof (IELTS 6.0–7.0 overall, or TOEFL iBT / PTE Academic / Duolingo where the provider accepts it) - CV/résumé with full education and work history - Personal statement or motivation letter (typically 500–1000 words) - Two academic or professional references on letterhead - Conditional or full Letter of Offer from the host university (where the scholarship is post-offer) - Financial declaration showing ability to cover any costs not funded by the scholarship ## Application steps 1. **Confirm fit** — re-read the official eligibility criteria on the provider's site and check the current intake window. 2. **Apply for admission** — most Australian scholarships require a conditional or full Letter of Offer before scholarship assessment. 3. **Prepare evidence** — gather certified transcripts, English test scores, references, and identity documents as PDFs. 4. **Submit the scholarship application** — through the university's scholarship portal or the dedicated provider link, before the published deadline. 5. **Track outcomes** — most awards are announced 4–10 weeks after the deadline. If awarded, accept formally and request your CoE. 6. **Apply for the Subclass 500 student visa** — book biometrics, complete the medical exam, and lodge the visa with your CoE, OSHC, and proof of funds.

Le descriptif détaillé du bailleur reste en anglais, car c'est la langue du dossier de candidature.

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