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College PhD Scholarships

GUARANTEED PhD SCHOLARSHIPS#

Open a world of opportunity with a Science PhD from Australia's number one research university.*

First class honours domestic applicants to the ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment or the ANU College of Physical Sciences are guaranteed entry to the PhD and a scholarship.**

# To be eligible for a guaranteed PhD scholarship, a scholar must apply by 31 October 2009.

* Ranked 1st in Australia and 16th in the world by The Times Higher Education Supplement (2008).

** Offer for places commencing in 2010. Subject to supervisor availability and the first class honours degree being in a relevant discipline. Scholarship will be at least at the rate of an Australian Postgraduate Award $20,427 (2009 rate).


Graduate Scholarships

ARC funded PhD Scholarship in Seismology

$26,000

Closing Date for Applications:
An exciting opportunity exists at the Research School of Earth
Sciences (Australian National University) for an individual with
appropriate undergraduate qualifications to take part in frontier
seismic research aimed at better understanding the internal structure of the Earth.

A PhD student position in Seismology is now available at the Research School of Earth Sciences at the Australian National University.

Applications and inquiries are invited from highly-qualified and
motivated students wishing to pursue a PhD degree in seismology.
Successful applicants will be joining a group of seismologists with
interests in various aspects of global and regional seismology (both
observational and theoretical) and computational geophysics, studying both Earth structure and seismic sources. For example, opportunities exist in exploiting large volumes of passive data recorded by a rolling array to improve seismic images of the Australian lithosphere and deep Earth structure, and participating in the deployment of broadband transects across various parts of Australia and consequent structural interpretation.

In addition to a PhD stipend (approximately AUS$26,000 pa, nominally tax free), funds for a new computer and travel to national and international conferences will be provided.

Information about the department can be found at http://rses.anu.edu.au

ANU Geosciences has been rated as the top university program in
Australia and in the top ten of its class in the world. The Australian
National University commands a magnificent position in the centre of the nation's capital, Canberra, between lake and mountain. Canberra is also the cultural heart of Australia, with the National Gallery of Australia, the High Court of Australia and the National Museum of Australia, all a short distance from the city centre. The city is situated about two hours drive from the beautiful beaches of the South Coast of New South Wales, about two hours drive to the Snowy Mountains and Mt Kosciusko ski fields, about three hours drive from Sydney, and about seven hours drive from Melbourne.



Requirements: Applicants should have strong analytical and computational skills with a background in physics, geophysics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or related fields.
Expressions of interest, or requests for additional information, should
be directed to:

Hrvoje Tkalcic at hrvoje.tkalcic@anu.edu.au
or

Nick Rawlinson at nicholas.rawlinson@anu.edu.au
ANU Alumni PhD Scholarships

$20,427

Closing Date for Applications: N/A
Each year the University offers up to one scholarship each for nationals of Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore.

Eligible Program is PhD. Maximum duration is three years full-time with a possible six month extension. Other benefits include travel to Canberra; reimbursement of some removal expenses; thesis reimbursement allowance.

Requirements: International students who are nationals of Japan, Malaysia, Thailand or Singapore.
These scholarships are awarded by the Alumni Associations in each country. Relevant information will be put on the Student Recruitment and International Education (SRIE) website.
ANU PhD Mid-Year Entry Scholarships

$20,427

Closing Date for Applications: 31/10
A small number of ANU PhD Scholarships which provide a stipend are funded by Colleges which may be available through mid-year entry or at other times of the year. It is normal for recipients to undertake study on a full-time basis. However, in accordance with strict criteria, the scholarship may be awarded for part-time study. International scholars must undertake study on a full-time basis. It is expected that the scholarship normally will be taken up by 31 August in the year for which it is awarded, although, subject to the approval of the prospective supervisor, Head of Department and Dean/Director, a later start date may be possible. The date by which a scholarship must be taken up in a particular instance will be made clear in the formal letter of offer for the scholarship.

Scholarships are available for mid-year entry or at other times of the year; three years full-time with a possible six month extension; available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, and permanent residents of Australia. Other benefits include travel to Canberra; reimbursement of some removal expenses; thesis reimbursement allowance.

Requirements: 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.
Online application forms
ANU PhD Scholarships

$20,427

Closing Date for Applications: 31/10 (31/08 for international students)
A number of ANU PhD Scholarships which provide a stipend are funded by Colleges.It is normal for recipients to undertake study on a full-time basis. However, in accordance with strict criteria, the scholarship may be awarded for part-time study. International scholars must undertake study on a full-time basis.

Scholarships are available for three years full-time with a possible six month extension; available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents of Australia and International Students. Other benefits include travel to Canberra; reimbursement of some removal expenses; thesis reimbursement allowance.

Requirements: 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; International Students.
Online application forms
ANU Tuition Scholarships

Tuition Fees

Closing Date for Applications:
A number of ANU Tuition Scholarships are funded and awarded by individual Colleges and determined as part of the application process. This scholarship covers international student tuition fees.

Eligible Program is PhD. Maximum duration is three years full-time, with two possible six month extensions. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant Graduate Studies Convener or a prospective supervisor, prior to lodging an application, to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.

Requirements: Bachelors degree with first-class or upper second class honours, or a research Masters degree from a recognised university; International Students.
Online application forms

Or you can contact the Research Students Office:

Phone: + 61 2 6125 5949
Fax: + 61 2 6125 5931
email: ressch.enq@anu.edu.au
ANU University Research Scholarships

$20,427

Closing Date for Applications: 31/10
The University funds a number of scholarships for Doctor of Philosophy or Professional Doctorate by research.

Scholarships available for three years full-time with a possible six-month extension. Other benefits include travel to Canberra; reimbursement of some removal expenses; thesis reimbursement allowance.

Requirements:
Bachelors degree with first-class honours, or a research Masters degree from a recognised university; Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia; Applicants who are in receipt of a PhD scholarship funded in the University are ineligible.
Online application forms
Alan Sargeson Merit Supplementary Scholarships

$5,000

Closing Date for Applications: N/A
The purpose of this scholarship is to attract Australian and New Zealand students of high calibre to pursue postgraduate research within the Research School of Chemistry. The scholarship provides for payment of a supplementary stipend to an outstanding holder of an APA or ANU Chemistry PhD Scholarship or other stipend allowance scholarship for the duration of that scholarship.

Eligible program is a PhD. Maximum duration is three years full-time, with a possible six month extension.

Requirements: Bachelors degree with first-class honours, or a research Masters degree from a recognised university; Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia.
Online application forms

The ANU has the one application form for admission to the PhD degree course and for Scholarships. Under item 15 on the form, you tick the appropriate box for an APA or an ANU PhD scholarship, and under "other" put Alan Sargeson Merit Scholarship.

Applicants should also apply for the Chemistry Supplementary Scholarship.

For further enquiries please contact student.admin@rsc.anu.edu.au
Alex Rodgers Travelling Scholarship

$6,000

Closing Date for Applications: 28/02
The Alex Rodgers Travelling Scholarship is offered to one or two RSAA graduate students to travel abroad with direct relevance to their thesis work (It will not be awarded to fund an overseas observing run). The award is based on scientific merit of the program, benefit of the program to RSAA and the student, and the effective use of the funds from the scholarship. The stipend is up to $6,000.00, depending on available funds. The committee may decide to divide an award amongst a number of deserving candidates.

Eligible Program is PhD. A one-off payment cleared against receipts to the value of the award.

Requirements: Full-time current RSAA PhD student. A successful applicant is ineligible to apply again. Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia; International Students.
Applications will be called for from the enrolled PhD students at RSAA.
American Association Of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships

Tuition scholarship

Closing Date for Applications: 15/12
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation is the largest private supporter of graduate women. Established in 1881, the Association has a long and illustrious history of helping women achieve their personal and professional goals. International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the USA to women who are not US citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited institutions are supported.

Eligible Program is PhD. Up to fifty eight scholarships on offer.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree with first-class honours, or a research Master's degree from a recognized Australian university; Applicants must be Australian citizens; Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a US bachelor's degree by September 30, and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of application (no later than December 15); Selection criteria include an outstanding academic record, professional potential, and the potential of the field of study to improve the lives of women and girls in the fellow's country of origin; Preference is given to women residing in their home countries at the time of application.
www.aauw.org

or email gibbsl@aauw.org
Australian Development Scholarships

$20,427

Closing Date for Applications: Varies for each country
The Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) are available to many countries under agreements for development assistance from Australia. The scholarship numbers and fields of study for each country are determined annually in close consultation with partner governments. ADS are offered in two categories: Public and Open/Equity. The government or employer in a partner country nominates candidates for scholarships in the public category. Individuals may independently apply for a scholarship in the open/equity category, subject to any country-specific selection and eligibility criteria.

Eligible Programs include PhD, Professional Doctorate by Research, MPhil and postgraduate coursework. Some undergraduate programs may be approved under home country priority areas. Other Benefits include full tuition fee; travel to Canberra from outside Australia; basic health insurance; establishment allowance; introductory academic program.

Closing dates vary for each country.

Requirements: Applicants must be from either Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Fiji, Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Vietnam, or Zambia.
See the Ausaid website for more information

Students should apply in their home country.
Australian Leadership Award

$19,616

Closing Date for Applications: 16/07 (By post); 31/07 (Online)
The Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) are a regional scholarship and training scheme for future leaders aimed at enhancing mutual understanding, knowledge and innovation and building partnerships within the Asia-Pacific region.

Eligible Programs include PhD, MPhil and postgraduate coursework programs. Other Benefits include full tuition fee; travel to Canberra from outside Australia; basic health insurance; establishment allowance; introductory academic program; contribution to visa expenses.

Requirements: International students from eligible partner countries.
See the Ausaid website for more information

Students apply directly to the University for admission and to AusAID (Canberra) for the scholarship.
Australian Postgraduate Awards

$20,427

Closing Date for Applications: 31/10
The Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) makes available each year a number of awards for study by research leading to a higher degree. It is normal for recipients to undertake study on a full-time basis, although, subject to strict criteria laid down by DEST, the award may be offered for part-time study.

Eligible Programs include PhD, Professional Doctorate by Research.  Maximum duration is three years full-time with a possible six-month extension.  Other benefits include travel to Canberra from within Australia; reimbursement of some removal expenses; thesis reimbursement allowance.

Requirements: Bachelors degree with first-class honours, or a research Masters degree from a recognised university; Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia.
Online application forms
Bicentennial Gold 88 Endowment



Closing Date for Applications:
Awarded to senior students and researchers as scholarships in Economic Geology or Mineral Economics, travel to conferences, other technical visits and software development for economic geology.

For details and method of application visit www.ausimm.com.au (Careers and Education).  For further information contact Peter.Hancock@anu.edu.au or call (02) 6125 1396.
For details and method of application visit www.ausimm.com.au (Careers and Education).
Bose-Einstein Condensate & Atom Laser Group

$5,000

Closing Date for Applications: N/A
A top-up scholarship of $5000 per annum will be offered to qualified students with an Australian Postgraduate Award or equivalent ANU internal scholarship.

Requirements: Applicants must hold an Australian Postgraduate Award or equivalent ANU internal scholarship.
Contact potential supervisors to discuss project possibilities:

John Close (experiments)
Joseph Hope (theory)
Craig Savage (theory)
Cambridge Australia Trust Scholarships

£7,800

Closing Date for Applications: 01/01
The Cambridge Australia Trust, in collaboration with the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust, offers six to eight scholarships each year for students wishing to carry out PhD research at Cambridge University. These scholarships are awarded only to Australian citizens who are of outstanding academic merit and who are graduates of an Australian university.

Eligible Program is PhD.  Maximum Duration of three years full-time.  Other benefits include travel to and from Cambridge, a settling in allowance, and an annual living allowance of £7,800 per annum.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree with first-class honours, or a research Master's degree from a recognized Australian university; Applicants must be Australian citizens; Applicants must have: gained admission to Cambridge University to undertake a PhD degree; and a UK Overseas Research Scholarship [ORS] on the nomination of Cambridge University.
Online application information

Contact with the sponsors:

The Secretary
Cambridge Australia Trust
GPO Box 93
Canberra 2601
Australia

email: nicolas.peterson@anu.edu.au
Chemistry MPhil Scholarships

$20,427

Closing Date for Applications: 31/10 (31/08 for international students)
Australian National University Master degree by research scholarships are available for full-time study in the Graduate Program of Chemistry.

Scholarships are offered initially for one year but may, subject to satisfactory progress and in accordance with the prescription of the particular study program concerned, be extended for up to a total of two years.

Other benefits include: scholars from interstate are eligible for assistance with University accommodation and are eligible for an establishment allowance; married scholars from overseas may be eligible for an additional allowance for dependent children.

Requirements: Applicants must be of a high scholastic calibre; they should hold, or expect to hold, a bachelor degree with at least upper second class honours or equivalent from a recognised university, and have shown a capacity for research. In special cases, applicants with other qualifications and research or other experience of a high order may be considered.
Online application forms

For further enquiries please contact student.admin@rsc.anu.edu.au
Chemistry PhD Scholarships

$20,427

Closing Date for Applications: 31/10 (31/08 for international students)
Applications are invited for PhD Research Scholarships in the fields of Physical, Theoretical, Biological, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry.

Other benefits include a $1,000 relocation incentive paid to all students moving from an interstate or New Zealand university to the ACT. For the duration of the scholarship students will receive support to attend national conferences and will be strongly encouraged and supported to attend one international conference. Students recruited in Australia are eligible for an establishment allowance.

Outstanding Australian and New Zealand students may also apply for an Alan Sargeson Merit Supplementary Scholarship, valued at $5,000 pa, and for a Chemistry Supplementary Scholarship valued at $3,000 pa.

Requirements: Applicants should be of a high scholastic calibre and should have a capacity for research. They should hold, or expect to hold, a degree of bachelor with at least upper second class honours, or a degree of master, from a recognised university. In special cases, applicants with other qualifications and/or research experience may be considered.
Online application forms

For further enquiries please contact student.admin@rsc.anu.edu.au.
Chemistry Supplementary Scholarships

$3,000

Closing Date for Applications: 31/10 (31/08 for international students)
The purpose of this scholarship is to attract Australian and New Zealand students of high calibre to pursue postgraduate research within the Research School of Chemistry. The scholarship provides for payment of a supplementary stipend to an outstanding holder of an APA or ANU PhD Scholarship or similar stipend scholarship for the duration of that scholarship.

Eligible program is a PhD.  Maximum duration is three years full-time, with a possible six month extension.

Requirements: Bachelors degree with first-class honours, or a research Masters degree from a recognised university; Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia.
The ANU has the one application form for admission to the PhD degree course and for Scholarships. Under item 15 on the form, you tick the appropriate box for an APA or an ANU PhD scholarship, and under "other" put Chemistry Supplementary Scholarship.

Applicants should also apply for the Alan Sargeson Merit Supplementary Scholarship.

For further enquiries please contact student.admin@rsc.anu.edu.au.
Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (EIPRS)

Tuition scholarship

Closing Date for Applications: 31/08
The Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (EIPRS) are available for study leading to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy and are funded by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Because competition for the scholarships is intense, at ANU they are not awarded for study at the Master degree level. Successful applicants will study in areas in which the University has shown a particular research concentration.

Eligible Programs include PhD, Professional Doctorate by Research.  Maximum Duration is three years full-time, with two possible six month extensions (subject to change by DEEWR).

Requirements: Bachelors degree with first class honours, or a research Masters degree from a recognised university; International students; Applicants cannot be considered for an EIPRS if they have already commenced a program of study in Australia at the same level for which the scholarship is sought.
Online application forms

Or you can contact the Research Students Office:

Phone: + 61 2 6125 5949
Fax: + 61 2 6125 5931
email: ressch.enq@anu.edu.au
Fulbright Awards

up to $40,000

Closing Date for Applications: 31/9
The Fulbright Scholarship Program seeks to promote and increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and Australia through two way cultural and educational exchange. Grants are awarded to Australian students, scholars and professionals to study, teach, lecture and conduct research in the Unites States and to American students and scholars to engage in simlar activities in Australia. These grants are awarded each year, through a process of open competition, with grants awarded to individuals selected on the basis of academic excellence, professional qualifications and ambassadorial skills.

There are a number of Fulbright Awards available including the Fulbright Postgraduate Award (General) (Travel Grant).  The website link provides further information about this and other Fulbright awards.

Requirements: See the Fulbright website for details.
Online application information
General Sir John Monash Awards

$50,000 p.a.

Closing Date for Applications: 31/08
The General Sir John Monash Awards are for outstanding Australian citizens graduating from Australian universities to enable them to undertake postgraduate study abroad at the world’s best universities.

Eligible programs include PhD, MPhil.  Maximum duration is three years full-time.  Up to eight awards may be awarded annually.

Requirements: Demonstrated outstanding leadership ability; Altruism demonstrated through community service· Well-developed communication skills; Proof of arrangements with a foreign university to conduct a well-defined research project or study program; Applicants must be Australian citizens.
Online application forms

Contact with the sponsors:

The General Sir John Monash Foundation
Level 5, 30 Collins Street
Melbourne
Victoria Australia 3000

Phone: + 61 3 9654 8811
Fax: + 61 3 9654 3411
email: crompton@monashawards.org
Graduate Diploma in Science Communication Scholarship

$11,650 + tuition fees

Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2008
The scholarship is made up of a stipend totalling $11,650 per year and payment of course tuition fees.

Requirements: Awarded automatically to Australian residents or citizens accepted into the Graduate Diploma in Science Communication Programme.
Scholarship awarded automatically.

No application necessary.
Indigenous Australian Graduate Scholarships

$20,427

Closing Date for Applications: 31/10
The Graduate Research School each year normally offers one scholarship to an indigenous Australian to undertake graduate study; three years full-time with a possible extension; applications are only open to Indigenous Australians.

Eligible programs include PhD, Professional Doctorate by Research, MPhil, Professional Doctorate by Coursework (and also Master by Coursework and Research, Master by Coursework, Graduate Diploma).  Maximum duration three years full-time, with a possible extension (PhD).

Requirements: Australian citizens; Permanent residents of Australia. Applications are only open to Indigenous Australians.
Online application forms
Joan Duffield Research Scholarship

$5,000

Closing Date for Applications: 31/10
The Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics (RSAA) offers the Joan Duffield Research Scholarship to one outstanding first year RSAA PhD student.

Eligible Program is PhD.  Maximum duration is three years full-time, with a possible six month extension.

Requirements: Bachelors degree with first class honours or a research Masters degree from a recognised university; Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia.
No separate application required – ANU PhD/APA scholarship applicants are automatically considered.
Lionel Murphy Australian Postgraduate Scholarships

$20,000 - $40,000

Closing Date for Applications: 01/09
A number of Australian and overseas postgraduate scholarships are awarded annually by the Trustees of the Lionel Murphy Foundation. These scholarships are known as the Lionel Murphy Australian Postgraduate Scholarships, or the Lionel Murphy Overseas Postgraduate Scholarships, as the case may be. The precise number in each category, and the method of payment, is determined by the Trustees in their absolute discretion.

The Australian scholarships are tenable at an Australian tertiary institution for one year only and are currently valued at $20,000 each per annum. The overseas scholarships are tenable at an overseas tertiary institution for one year only, and are currently valued at $40,000 each per annum.

Requirements: Applicants must be Australian citizens, or permanent residents who have been granted permanent residency by 31 October of the year prior to this application and have lived in Australia for previous 12 months.  Applicants should have completed, or be about to complete, an undergraduate degree in science, law or legal studies, or other appropriate discipline from an Australian tertiary institution, and intend to pursue a postgraduate degree in science, law or legal studies, or other appropriate discipline
Online application information

Or contact:

G.P.O. BOX 4545
Sydney NSW 1044
 
Phone: (02) 9223 4315
Fax: (02) 9223 5267
Malcolm McIntosh Scholarship In The Physical Sciences

$20,427

Closing Date for Applications: N/A
This Scholarship is awarded to the highest ranked applicant in the Physical Sciences.

Eligible Program is PhD.  Maximum duration three years full-time, with a possible six month extension.  Other benefits include travel to Canberra from within Australia; reimbursement of some removal expenses; thesis reimbursement allowance.

Requirements: Bachelors degree with first-class honours, or a research Masters degree from a recognised university; Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia.
Applicants are selected from amongst Australian Postgraduate Awards or ANU Research Scholarships applicants and do not apply for these scholarships specifically.
NICTA Scholarships

$20,427

Closing Date for Applications: N/A
These scholarships are funded by the National ICT Australia (NICTA) centre of excellence for PhD study in a NICTA Research Program: Vision Science, Technology & Applications; Knowledge Representation & Reasoning; Logic and Computation; Statistical Machine Learning; Systems Engineering & Complex Systems; Wireless Signal Processing.

Eligible Programs include PhD Sciences and Mathematical Sciences.  Maximum duration is three years full-time, with a possible six month extensions.

Requirements: Bachelor degree with first class honours, or equivalent and research proposal related to a NICTA research program; Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia; International Students.
Online application information

Students must also apply for any government or university scholarships for which they are eligible.
Olin Eggen Research Scholarship

$2,500

Closing Date for Applications: 31/08
Funding for these scholarships is made possible by an endowment setup to commemorate the contributions of the late Professor Olin J Eggen.  Professor Eggen, a native of Wisconsin, USA, was Director of Mt Stromlo Observatory from 1966 through 1977, a period that saw considerable growth and with it the foundation of the high international regard in which the Observatory (now the Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics) is held.

The award provides a supplementary stipend of $2,500 pa tax free to the holder of an ANU PhD scholarship, Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship, or equivalent recognised scholarship. The award may be shared if there are more than one outstanding candidates and may be awarded in addition to other supplementary stipend scholarships.

Maximum duration is three years full-time, with a possible six month extension.

Requirements: Outstanding international students; successful candidates will be of high academic standard and will have already demonstrated a capacity for research in a relevant field.
No separate application is required - international applicants for admission to the RSAA PhD program will be automatically considered by the School scholarships committee for this award.
R.G. Menzies Scholarship to Harvard

Tuition scholarship

Closing Date for Applications: 31/01
The Robert Gordon Menzies Scholarship to Harvard is Australia’s most prestigious national award for postgraduate study in the United States. Inaugurated in 1967 by prominent Australian alumni of Harvard to honour the Australian statesman and former prime minister, the Menzies Scholarship grants one annual award to a talented Australian who has gained admission to a Harvard graduate school. In accordance with its national origin and focus, the ideal candidates for the Scholarship are Australians whose primary objective, after completing their studies at Harvard, is to make a significant contribution to this country’s development.

Eligible Programs include PhD, MPhil.

Further information from the Harvard Club of Australia:

GPO Box 3132 Sydney NSW 2001
email: hca@harvard.org.au

Phone: + 61 2 9449 5239
Fax: + 61 2 9144 6699
website: www.harvard.org.au/

Requirements: Applicants must be Australian citizens.
Online application form (word doc)

Enquiries may be directed to:

Karen Holt
Menzies Selection Committee Secretary
Council and Boards Secretariat
1.09, Chancelry Bld 10
The Australian National University
CANBERRA ACT 0200

Phone: + 61 2 6125 2825
Fax: + 61 2 61258524
email: cabs.admin@anu.edu.au

Contact with the sponsors:

Menzies Foundation
The Scholarship Officer
The Menzies Foundation
210 Clarendon Street
EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002

Fax: + 61 3 9417 7049
email: menzies@vicnet.net.au
website: www.menziesfoundation.org.au
Re-entry scholarships for Graduate Research

$20,427

Closing Date for Applications: 31/10
The University offers each year a small number (usually only one) of Re-entry Scholarships 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 fulfillment of family obligations.

Eligible programs include PhD, Professional Doctorate by Research, MPhil.  Maximum duration for PhD or Professional Doctorate three years with a possible six-month extension; for MPhil one year with a possible extension of up to a further twelve months.

Requirements: 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.
Online application forms
Research School Of Astronomy And Astrophysics Supplementary Scholarship

$5,000

Closing Date for Applications: N/A
A Supplementary Scholarship is extended to all RSAA, (College of Science) PhD students.

Eligible Programs is PhD.  Maximum duration is three years full-time, with a possible six month extension.

Requirements: 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; International Students.
As this scholarship is awarded to all RSAA PhD students, it is not necessary to complete a separate application form.
Research School of Earth Sciences A.E. Ringwood scholarships

The value of this scholarship is $8002 (it is $28009 with the EIPRS/ANU PhD scholarship)

Closing Date for Applications: 31/08
The A.E. Ringwood Scholarships are designed to attract students of high calibre to pursue PhD research in Earth Sciences.

Eligible Program is PhD.  Maximum duration is three years full-time, with a possible six month extension.  Other benefits include full tuition fee; travel to Canberra from within Australia; travel to Canberra from outside Australia; reimbursement of some removal expenses.

Requirements: Bachelors degree with first-class honours, or a research Masters degree from a recognised university; International Students.
Online application forms

Applicants are also strongly encouraged to make contact with the Graduate Studies Convener for Earth Sciences or a prospective supervisor, prior to lodging an application, to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.
Research School of Earth Sciences John Conrad Jaeger Scholarship

$8,002

Closing Date for Applications: 31/8
The John Conrad Jaeger Scholarship is a stipend top-up awarded in conjunction with an Australian Postgraduate Award Scholarship.

Eligible Program is PhD.  Maximum duration is three years full-time, with a possible six month extension.  Other benefits include travel to Canberra from within Australia; reimbursement of some removal expenses.

Requirements: Bachelors degree with first-class honours, or a research Masters degree from a recognised university; Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia; Only outstanding candidates will be considered for this scholarship.
Online application forms

Applicants are also strongly encouraged to make contact with the Graduate Studies Convener for Earth Sciences or a prospective supervisor, prior to lodging an application, to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.
Research School of Earth Sciences Merit Scholarships

$6,158

Closing Date for Applications: 31/8
The Merit Scholarships are stipend top-ups awarded in conjunction with an Australian Postgraduate Award Scholarship or an ANU PhD Scholarship for study in the Research School of Earth Sciences.

Other benefits may include funding for a computer, research project costs, relevant conference and fieldwork travel.

Requirements: Bachelors degree with first class honours or a research Master's degree or equivalent from a recognized University; Permanent residents of Australia and New Zealand.
Online application form (pdf)
Research School of Earth Sciences Mervyn And Katalin Paterson Fellowship (Travel Grant)

$7,000

Closing Date for Applications: 30/09
The Fellowship is awarded annually on a competitive basis to permit students to travel overseas to attend a major international conference, summer school or to visit an overseas institution in order to gain valuable research or laboratory experience. Emphasis is on enrichment and diversification of the student's experience and must be directly relevant to the PhD topic. Funding is drawn from an endowment from Emeritus Professor Mervyn S. Paterson and Mrs Katalin Paterson supported by the University's Endowment for Excellence.

Eligible Program is PhD.  Maximum duration is three months full-time.

Submissions to RSES will be considered by the Mervyn and Katalin Paterson Fellowship Committee, comprising the Director, RSES or his/her nominee, plus two other members of the academic staff of the School chosen each year by Faculty Board, RSES. Applications should be supported by the supervisor and include a well defined proposal indicating how the student will benefit from the experience. If the proposal is for time at another institution details of the host institution’s acceptance must be provided. Details of any support from the host institution or other sources must also be provided.

Requirements: Postgraduate research students, enrolled full time in RSES and who have been enrolled for a minimum of 6 months; Students may not take up the Fellowship until after successful completion of their mid-term review; Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia; International Students.
Email RSES for details
Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering Top Up Scholarship

$5,000

Closing Date for Applications:
The purpose of this scholarship is to attract talented Australian and New Zealand students of high calibre to pursue postgraduate research within the Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering. The scholarship provides for payment of a supplementary stipend to an outstanding holder of an APA or similar stipend scholarship for the duration of that scholarship.

The maximum duration of this scholarhsip is three years full-time, with a possible six month extension.

Requirements: Candidates who have completed a four year undergraduate degree or equivalent at H1 level and who wish to undertake a PhD at the School, are eligible. Australian Citizens permanent resident, or a New Zealand Citizen.
As this scholarship is awarded to an outstanding applicant for an APA or ANU PhD or similar stipend scholarship, it is not necessary to complete a separate application form.
Rhodes Scholarships

Tuition scholarship

Closing Date for Applications: 01/09
The Rhodes Trust offers eleven Rhodes Scholarships in Australia each year, one for each State and five for Australia at Large. A Rhodes Scholarship is tenable at the University of Oxford. All fees are paid by the Trust directly to the College. In addition, a Rhodes Scholar receives a personal stipend and assistance with travelling expenses to the United Kingdom.

Requirements: Applicants must be Australian citizens and have passed their eighteenth and not reached their twenty-fifth birthday by 1 October.
Online application information

Enquiries may be directed to:

Karen Holt
Honorary Secretary
Rhodes Scholarships for Australia at Large
Room 1.09, Chancelry Building #10
The Australian National University
CANBERRA ACT 0200

Phone: + 61 2 6125 2825
Fax: + 61 2 61258524
Rod Rickards PhD Scholarship in Organic and Biological Chemistry

$37,500

Closing Date for Applications: 31/10/2009
Professor Rod Rickards FAA was one of the founding members of the Research School of Chemistry (RSC) at the Australian National University (ANU). This scholarship, which honours his memory and which has been established through the generous support of his family, will provide a high-end stipend for a PhD candidate undertaking research in the areas of organic or biological chemistry. The successful applicant will be based at RSC and work under the supervision of one of the academic staff in the Organic or Biological Chemistry Sections of the School.

The scholarship, which is the most prestigious available within RSC, is for three years and carries a tax-free stipend of $37,500p.a. It is available to citizens and permanent residents of Australia, and to citizens of New Zealand. RSC provides generous travel and other allowances, as well as support for attendance at both national and international chemistry conferences.


Requirements: Applicants must have a recent First-Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry. Significant experience in organic or biological chemistry would be highly desirable. Successful applicants will be trained in a wide range of chemical and/or biological techniques.
Details and general information about the Research School of Chemistry are available at: http://chemistry.anu.edu.au/index.php

Additional information, including application procedures, can be obtained by contacting Ms Steph Neulinger, Research School of Chemistry (phone: 61-2-6125-3765 or email: steph@rsc.anu.edu.au). Any enquiries should be made before October 26, 2009.

The closing date for applications is October 31, 2009.

The successful applicant will be able to take up their scholarship and commence their studies as soon as they have satisfied the admission requirements of ANU and the Graduate Program in Chemistry. Studies must start by March 31, 2010.

Rural Research and Development Scholarships

Varying

Closing Date for Applications: N/A
The Forest and Wood Products, Fisheries Research and Development, Land and Water and Rural Industries Research and Development Corporations each provide research scholarships.

Requirements: Australian students.
See the corporate websites for further information:

Forest and Wood Products
Fisheries Research and Development
Land and Water
Rural Industries Research and Development

Terry Leach Scholarship for postgraduate research in Petrology and Geochemistry

$20,000

Closing Date for Applications:
Offered to Ph.D students under 30 who are members of AusIMM or AIG.

For further information email Peter.Hancock@anu.edu.au or call (02) 6125 1396.
For details and method of application visit www.ausimm.com.au (Careers and Education).
University House Postgraduate Research Scholarships

$20,427

Closing Date for Applications: 31/10
The University House funds a small number (up to two) of scholarships for Doctor of Philosophy or Professional Doctorate by research.

Eligible Programs include PhD, Professional Doctorate by Research.  Maximum duration is three years full-time, with a possible six month extension.  Other benefits include travel to Canberra from within Australia; reimbursement of some removal expenses; thesis reimbursement allowance.

Requirements: Bachelors degree with first-class honours, or a research Masters degree from a recognised university; Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia.
Online application forms

Or you can contact the Research Students Office:

Phone: + 61 2 6125 5949
Fax: + 61 2 6125 5931
email: ressch.enq@anu.edu.au