Overview
The award is a top-up to the APA scholarship, for the top-ranked Higher Degree Research applicant enrolling full-time in a program of study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Research School of Social Sciences.
Field of study
Social Sciences
Eligibility
The award will be available each year to a prospective or continuing student who is:
- a domestic or international student
- enrolled or enrolling full-time in a program of study for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Research School of Social Sciences at the Australian National University; and
- has been awarded an Australian Postgraduate Award.
Subsequent award payments are dependent on satisfactory achievement of the following PhD milestones (or their equivalent):
- Annual Plan (due at 6 months after commencement);
- Annual Plan and Report (due 1 year after commencement); and
- Thesis Proposal Review (due 9-12 months after commencement).
Benefits
Two annual payments not exceeding 75% of the value of the APA. This may be spent as the recipient sees fit.
How to apply
Applicants for the APA are automatically considered for this award. Please see (http://www.anu.edu.au/students/scholarships-support/australian-postgraduate-awards-apa) for information on how to apply for the APA.
Value
$20,000 per annum
The amount will not exceed 75% of the Australian Postgraduate Award, so the amount will vary based on the value of the APA.
2 on offer
Payments made per semester
Payments made for 2 years
Type
Reference document
Use contact details to request an alternative file format or conditions of award for past years not listed.
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on academic performance
Contact
Page owner: Division of Student Administration
