If you are planning to pursue a PhD or other Higher Degree Research (HDR) in Law at the Australian National University (ANU), the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship is an opportunity worth exploring.
Funded by the Australian Government, the RTP Scholarship supports both domestic and international students undertaking research-based postgraduate programmes at ANU.
🎓 Scholarship Benefits
- Annual Stipend: AUD 40,475 (2027 full-time RTP stipend rate)
- Paid fortnightly
- Scholarship tenure of 3.5 years
- Six-month extension may be available, subject to eligibility.
👩⚖️ Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is open to:
- Domestic and international students.
- Applicants seeking admission to a Higher Degree Research (HDR) programme, including a PhD in Law or other research-based postgraduate law programmes.
📚 Selection Criteria
Scholarships are awarded on a competitive merit basis. Selection depends on:
- Academic excellence.
- Availability of a qualified research supervisor.
- Availability of research space and resources.
- Alignment of the proposed research with ANU’s research priorities.
Continuation of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic performance.
📝 How to Apply
There is no separate scholarship application for new applicants.
Simply:
- Apply for admission to an eligible HDR programme at ANU.
- Select the option in the admission application indicating that you wish to be considered for available scholarships.
Current ANU HDR students seeking consideration should submit the prescribed scholarship consideration form through their Academic College.
📅 Important Dates
Round 1 – International Applicants
- Deadline: 31 August
- For commencement between January and 31 March of the following year
Round 1 – Domestic Applicants
- Deadline: 31 October
- For commencement between January and 31 March of the following year
Round 2 – International & Domestic Applicants
- Deadline: 15 April
- For commencement by 31 August of the same year
For law graduates and researchers interested in pursuing doctoral research in areas such as constitutional law, international law, technology law, human rights, commercial law, environmental law, or public policy, the RTP Scholarship provides substantial financial support to undertake research at one
