A Scholarship is awarded on the basis of past achievement with the expectation of future achievement.
Unless otherwise noted, you must apply for a Scholarship.
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ANU Undergraduate Scholarships
Name
Value
Details
Apply By
Application Process
ANU Enterprise Chemistry Scholarships
$1,200, $800
Two scholarships, valued at $1,200 and $800, are available to be awarded each year on academic merit to the students who:
achieved the second and third best results in first year Chemistry,
undertake twelve second year units of Chemistry,
and are enrolled in a program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science.
Requirements: 2nd or 3rd place in First Year Chemistry at ANU.
N/A
Scholarship awarded automatically.
No application necessary.
ANU National Achievement Scholarship
$5,000
Your chance to put your achievements to work
The University is offering a number of scholarships for students who have achieved highly in national or international academic competitions such as the Science Olympiads but whose more broadly based UAI is just not high enough for one of our other top scholarships.
Value
Each scholarship is worth $5,000 per annum for a maximum of four years.
Continuation of Scholarship
You must continue to achieve at 'an above average academic level' which is usually a Distinction average.
Requirements:
If you are an Australian Citizen or hold Permanent Resident status here and are a school leaver or completed school last year and did not enrol in any tertiary degree or diploma course this year you are eligible to apply.
Outstanding result in a national or international academic competition such as the Science Olympiads, backed by an excellent UAI score.
Prizes and Undergraduate Scholarships Office
Student Administration Services
Pauline Griffin Building 11
The Australian National University
Canberra ACT 0200
Email: ug.schols@anu.edu.au
Telephone: 02 6125 7733
Facsimile: 02 6125 0751
ANU National Undergraduate Scholarship
$10,000 plus travel allowance
The University offers up to 27 ANU National Undergraduate Scholarships each year, including one each for the School of Art and the School of Music, College of Arts and Social Sciences. The University allocates a number of the scholarships on a state and territory basis. The remaining scholarships will be awarded on a 'nationwide' basis.
Value
The value of the National Undergraduate Scholarship (NUS) is $10,000 per annum plus a travel allowance. The scholarship is to assist you to complete an honours degree or a combined program with honours in one or both degrees, on a full-time basis.
Continuation of Scholarship Continuation of the scholarship each semester is subject to achievement at the appropriate level. Scholars are expected to achieve at the highest academic level possible, which is at least Distinction level.
Requirements: If you are an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or hold Permanent Resident Status in Australia and are a school leaver or completed school last year and did not enrol in any tertiary degree or diploma course this year you are eligible to apply.
Applicants need to have obtained an outstanding UAI score and must not have studied in any tertiary education institution in their gap year (if applicable).
To be awarded an ANU National Undergraduate Scholarship you have to:
complete normal admission procedures
achieve at a very high level in your final year or years at school
You do not have to:
have ANU as first preference
restrict your program choice
be interviewed for scholarship selection
send your Resume/CV
have been school captain
The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit. In accordance with its national role, however, the University also seeks to maintain an appropriate balance between states and territories and in the range of discipline areas undertaken by scholars. It also takes into account general principles of equity in the selection of scholars.
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Please note that you MUST apply for the scholarship to be considered. Scholarships will not be automatically awarded to students.
You must apply for admission to ANU through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) as your UAC Number will be used in the scholarship application form. You can find more information about applying for admission through UAC here: www.uac.edu.au.
For more information contact the Prizes and Undergraduate Scholarships Office:
Prizes and Undergraduate Scholarships Office
Student Administration Services
Division of Registrar and Student Services
Pauline Griffin Building 11
The Australian National University
Canberra ACT 0200
Email: ug.schols@anu.edu.au
What are the ANU Region Scholarships?
The University offers up to seven ANU Region Scholarships every year. Applicants are assessed on the basis of their Year 12 results. The value of this scholarship is $5,000 per annum for a maximum of four years.
Am I in the right region?
One scholarship is offered for each of the following regions: Wollongong, South Coast, Southern Highlands, Goulburn/Yass/Queanbeyan, Western Slopes and Plains and the South West. If your home and school Postcodes fall within the following postcode groups you are eligible to apply.
2500 - 2554; 2568 - 2599; 2619 - 2633; 2640 - 2681; 2700 - 2731; 2790 - 2820; 2830 - 2830; 2845 - 2850; 2864 - 2871; 2875 - 2877.
One scholarship is also available to an applicant from any of the regions awarded 'at large'. If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident who lives and is schooled in Victoria you are eligible to be considered for the scholarship awarded 'at large'. If you are a New Zealand citizen you may also be considered for the 'at large' scholarship.
Applicants living in and/or being schooled in Canberra or metropolitan Sydney are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Still not sure?
If you aren't sure whether you're in the area covered by this scholarship, or think that you should be - send an email to: ug.schols@anu.edu.au.
Requirements: If you are an Australian Citizen, hold Permanent Resident status in Australia or are a New Zealand citizen, and are a school leaver, or completed school last year and did not enrol in any tertiary degree or diploma course this year, and live and attended school in one or more of the listed regions, then you are eligible to apply.
Applicants need to have lived in and been schooled in the eligible areas and must also have outstanding Year 12 results.
Prizes and Undergraduate Scholarships
Student Administration Services
Pauline Griffin Building 11
The Australian National University
Canberra ACT 0200
Email: ug.schols@anu.edu.au
Telephone: 02 6125 7733
Facsimile: 02 6125 0751
Atlas Copco Scholarship
Travelling Scholarship
Travelling Scholarship for AusIMM Student Members in Australasian universities in final two years of courses relevant to the minerals industry. One week in Australia with Atlas Copco and two weeks in Sweden visiting Mines and Atlas Copco's R&D.
$8,000 per year for two years, Third and Honours years
Scholarships are valued at $8,000 per year over two years and are supported by a variety of leading mining companies.
For further information email Peter Hancock or call (02) 6125 1396.
Requirements: Awarded to students who achieve superior academic excellence, outstanding leadership qualities and a demonstrated commitment to the minerals industry.
There will be a small number of scholarships of $5000 per year available for award to students who are successful in gaining admission to the Bachelor of Philosophy degree program.
Requirements: Awarded automatically to highest ranking students accepted into the Bachelor of Philosophy Program.
Four Bobbie Fenner Accommodation Scholarships at Fenner Hall, a college of the ANU, are available to students accepted into the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), PhB, program.
Requirements: Offered to students accepted into the Bachelor of Philosophy (Science) program at ANU, and accepted into residence at Fenner Hall.
The Forest and Wood Products Research and Development Corporation (FWPRDC) has established an undergraduate scholarship in support of the Council of Australian Governments‚ (COAG) framework to advance indigenous reconciliation.
The scholarship will fund an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student to complete an undergraduate course leading to a degree in forestry at an Australian university.
The scholarship will cover Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) fees for the duration of the course.
Requirements: The applicant must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin. The scholarship is only available for students who have been accepted to study at an Australian university offering a degree course in forestry, commencing in the 2007 academic year.
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Interested applicants should submit applications to the FWPRDC.
Further information is available from the Executive Director on (03) 9614 7544 or email: info@fwprdc.org.au
I.G. Ross Scholarship
$2,000
The scholarship of $A2000 is available each year and shall be awarded on academic merit to the student who:
having achieved the best result in first year Chemistry,
undertakes twelve second year units of Chemistry,
and is enrolled in the second year of a program leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor of Science.
The scholarship is named for Professor I. G. Ross who was Professor of Chemistry, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and then Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University.
Requirements: 1st place in First Year Chemistry at ANU.
N/A
Scholarship awarded automatically.
No application necessary.
PhD Scholarship in MicroRNA's
up to $32,000 p.a
The ARC Centre for Interactive Legume Research is an internationally-renowned research network of plant scientists conducting high quality research into legumes and other plant species. The ANU node of the Centre seeks a highly motivated PhD student to carry out research aimed at understanding the molecular characteristics and role of microRNAs involved in gene regulation, stem cell maintenance and development.
A three year scholarship of up to $32,000 per annum is available. Successful candidates will receive support for research expenses, conferences and may be eligible for Centre recognitions.
Requirements: Open to domestic applicants (Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents, and New Zealand Citizens); the applicant must have applied for admission to a PhD program at ANU. Overseas scholars who have won a competitive scholarship that supports their fee requirements and living expenses in Australia (e.g. AusAid or a scholarship from the country of origin) may also apply.
Normal ANU application procedures should be followed. An on-line application should be completed and submitted. List ARC Centre of Excellence in Interactive Legume Research Scholarship PhD Scholarship in ‘Other Scholarships’ field on page 1 of the online application form.
Rio Tinto/Sir Frank Espie Scholarship (Within the Education Endowment Fund)
$ 14, 000 per year for two years,
For Third year and Honours; available to students who apply for the general AusIMM Education Endowment Fund Scholarship.
Application forms as per Education Endowment Fund Scholarship from www.ausimm.com.au (Careers and Education).
ANU Honours Scholarships
Please note only one honours scholarship may be held at one time. Recipients of other ANU undergraduate scholarships should contact the Prizes and Undergraduate Scholarships Office (phone (02) 6125 4997) to check whether two scholarships may be held concurrently.
Name
Value
Details
Apply By
Application Process
ACTEW Honours Scholarship
$7,500
The ACTEW Corporation is committed to the sustainable use and management of freshwater ecosystems in the Australian Capital Territory. As part of this commitment, the ACTEW Corporation has partnered with the School of Botany and Zoology at the Australian National University to promote the study of aquatic flora and fauna in the Canberra region.
The scholarship is valued at $7,500 and will be paid in equal instalments during the period the successful applicant is enrolled in the School of Botany & Zoology Honours Program.
Applications are due by 1 November and 1 May to coincide with the two different intakes of Honours students each year (February & July).
Requirements: The ACTEW Honours Scholarship shall be awarded to an outstanding student who has been accepted into the Honours Program of the School of Botany and Zoology, and whose project involves field-based research into aquatic ecosystems of the ACT. Any project involving local freshwater flora or fauna will be considered, although topics that have direct applications to the management and conservation of ACT catchments will be given preference. Applicants must contact Dr. Chris Fulton to discuss the relevance of their proposed project to this scheme before making their submission.
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Applicants should submit a copy of their academic record, two-page CV and a one-page cover letter outlining the main points of there project and why they should be awarded this scholarship.
For further information and submission of applications please contact Dr. Chris Fulton (ph. 02 6125 9892).
ACTION Trust Honours Scholarships
$5,000
Four scholarships of $A5,000 each is available for one year to full-time students enrolled in a course of study leading to the award of the Degree of Bachelor with Honours in a field offered by the Fenner School of Environment and Society.
Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in the degree of Bachelor with Honours in a field offered by the Fenner School of Environment and Society.
AL Hales Honours Year Scholarships in Geophysics and Geochemistry
$7,000 plus $4,500 relocation allowance
The Research School of Earth Sciences awards 2 scholarships each year to the value of $7,000 plus reimbursement of up to $4,500 for relocation costs. Successful applicants will be enrolled in an appropriate department within the Faculty of Science and participate in that department's honours program. Research for the honours thesis will be undertaken in the Research School of Earth Sciences and supervision will be shared jointly between the department and the Research School of Earth Sciences.
These scholarships have been named in honour of Professor A. L. Hales, the first Director of the Research School of Earth Sciences, in recognition of his contributions to the School during its formative years. For further information see the Research School of Earth Sciences website.
Requirements: Open to domestic students (permanent residents of Australia and New Zealand) intending to undertake the fourth year of a Bachelor of Science Honours degree and who are interested in undertaking a research project in the Research School of Earth Sciences. Applicants should have majored in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology or Materials Science.
The University offers up to 15 ANU Honours Year scholarships each year. In 2008 each scholarship will be worth $5,000.
Subject to the approval of the University Awards Committee an ANU Honours Year Scholarship may be held concurrently with other scholarships and awards. It is advisable that you contact Centrelink to establish if an ANU Honours Scholarship can be held without affecting your Youth Allowance or other benefit.
Requirements: You should be intending to enrol full-time at this University in the Honours Year of a program of study leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor with Honours OR in the final year of a program of study leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor with Honours where the honours component is an integral part of the final year.
It is essential that you contact the Faculty or School where you are proposing to undertake Honours to establish that you have or will have the academic qualifications for entry into Honours and that the required resources will be available to you.
It is acknowledged that at this stage your acceptance into Honours may not yet be finalised. You do not need to wait for results before lodging an application. If you lodge an application and later become ineligible for Honours your application will be disregarded.
With the approval of the relevant Faculty or School, you may commence the Honours Program in either first or second semester.
Please note that you will need to provide a 200 word statement describing the research, professional or scholarly interests which you would intend to pursue while an Honours Scholar at the ANU. You will need to submit this statement either to the address below or email it to ug.schols@anu.edu.au. Your application will be incomplete without this statement.
If you are not already a student at the ANU you must apply separately for admission to the University. An admission application form may be obtained by contacting the Admissions area:
ARC Centre of Excellence for Anti-Matter Matter Studies Honours Scholarships
$5,000 plus relocation allowance up to $3,000
The Centre for Antimatter-Matter Studies (CAMS) is a collaboration of Australian universities and research institutions to study the interactions of electrons and positrons with different types of matter, from single atoms to biological molecules, surfaces and materials. The wide ranging research program brings together some of Australia's top scientists from a broad range of disciplines.
The CAMS ANU node offers Honours projects to complement the ongoing research activities being undertaken in the Centre. Please view the availble research projects via the Centre website and contact the relevant chief supervisor directly for further information on the scientific aspects of the projects. Centre Scholarships are limited and will be offered on a competitive basis and determined on academic merit.
Requirements: These Scholarships are available to third year undergraduate students who are completing, or about to complete, an undergraduate degree in a related discipline and who intend to enrol in the Physics Honours Program at the Australian National University. The student must be supervised by one of the Centre's Chief Investigators and must be working on a Centre related research project.
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For further details on the application process please contact the Centre Chief Operating Officer at coo.cams@anu.edu.au.
ARC Centre of Excellence in Vision Science Scholarship
$6,000 plus up to $4,000 relocation allowance
The ANU node of the Centre is offering scholarships to honours students. The stipend will be $6,000 plus up to $4,000 relocation allowance for students relocating from other states. Students are encouraged to discuss research opportunities with the relevant Chief Investigator at the Centre. Details of research projects and contact information of Chief Investigators in the Centre can be found on the Centre website.
Requirements: The applicant must be enrolled in an honours program at ANU, must be supervised by one of a Centre’s Chief Investigators, and must be working on a Centre related research project.
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All applications should be submitted to the Chief Operations Officer of the Centre through the proposed supervisor (a Chief Investigator in the Centre).
The application should contain: A recent C.V.; 200 words research proposal; Copies of transcripts; Two referee reports.
Alexander McTaggart Memorial Scholarship
$6,000 plus $4,000 relocation allowance
A scholarship of not less than $6,000 is available to assist a student, enrolled in the fourth year of a Bachelor degree with Honours program of the Faculty of Science or enrolled in the graduate Diploma in Science course, who is undertaking the course in a medical science field preferably related to cancer research. A relocation allowance of $4,000 is available for scholarship holders recruited from outside the ACT region. The scholarship is named in memory of Alexander McTaggart and is funded by the interest from donations from Mrs Elizabeth McTaggart and support from the ANU Endowment Fund.
Requirements: The successful applicant will have an outstanding academic record with a background in a field of science related to medical science research.
A scholarship of $5,000 for award to a student who can demonstrate academic merit and a passion for his or her chosen field of science.
Requirements: The successful applicant will have provided supporting material as well as the names of two referees who are well placed to support the application and comment on the applicant's passion for science.
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Apply by letter to the Prizes & Undergraduate Scholarships Office setting out your passion for the chosen field of science as well as your academic achievements. Mail letter to:
Prizes and Undergraduate Scholarships Office,
Pauline Griffin Building,
Australian National University,
Canberra ACT 0200 Australia
Anjeli Nathan Memorial Scholarship
$5,000
A scholarship of $5,000 for award to an applicant accepted to study behavioural ecology or conservation biology as part of the Honours Program in Botany and Zoology. The scholarship may be used to assist the student either to undertake the Honours Program or to gain fieldwork experience after the successful completion of the degree with Honours.
The Scholarship commemorates the life of Anjeli Nathan, a brilliant student who, tragically, was killed doing the field research she loved. See the BoZo website for more information.
Requirements: The scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of academic merit and on a written proposal by applicants who are completing their third year, or are within twelve months of having completed the degree with honours in Botany and Zoology. Projects involving long-term captivity, killing or surgery on animals will not be considered.
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A written propsosal must be submitted to the school. Mail the written proposal to:
School of Botany and Zoology,
Building 116, Daley Road,
Australian National University,
Canberra ACT 0200 Australia
AusIMM South Africa-Australia Minerals Scholarship
$5,000
The AusIMM South Africa-Australia Minerals Scholarship offers $5,000 to support field work and professional and academic development related travel to universities and minerals professionals for Honours projects in Southern Africa.
It is recommended that notice of interest should be submitted prior to 31 September 2007.
For further information on the scholarship and application processes, email Peter Hancock or call (02) 6125 1396.
Requirements: Applicants must be intending to study astrophysics at honours level at ANU. Selection will be based on academic merit together with the field of study, availability of appropriate supervision and reports from two academic referees familiar with the applicant’s work.
Boyapati Computer Science and Mathematics Scholarship
$5,000
This $5,000 Scholarship is funded by Vijay Boyapati, an alumnus of the Mathematical Sciences Institute. The aim is to encourage students to pursue a degree in the related fields of Computer Science and Mathematics.
Requirements: The Scholarship will be awarded to a student entering the final honours year of a bachelor degree in either the Department of Mathematics or the Department of Computer Science, and whose project is considered to be an appropriate mix of both areas. The primary criterion for award is academic merit.
Two academic references are required, the necessary form is available here.
Chemistry Honours Scholarship
$5,000 - $10,000
Chemistry Honours Scholarships are available to outstanding students who have not been successful in the central ANU Honours Scholarship round.
Successful local students will be awarded a scholarship of $5,000. Non-local students will receive an additional $5,000 relocation incentive.
Requirements: Students must have applied for an ANU Honours Scholarship, and must not hold any other scholarship. Students must have at least a Credit average for 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate courses.
You should be intending to enrol full-time at this University in the Honours Year of a program of study leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor with Honours.
It is essential that you contact the School via the relevant ANU College where you are proposing to undertake Honours to establish that you have or will have the academic qualifications for entry into Honours and that the required resources will be available to you.
It is acknowledged that at this stage your acceptance into Honours may not yet be finalised. You do not need to wait for results before lodging an application. If you lodge an application and later become ineligible for Honours your application will be disregarded.
With the approval of the relevant School, you may commence the Honours Program in either first or second semester of the academic year.
International students are eligible to apply for ANU Honours Scholarships.
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In order to be considered, students must have applied for an ANU Honours Scholarship. Applications open on 1 August each year and close on 31 October. If you intend to commence your Honours in second semester you will need to apply in the above listed round. There is only one round of offers each year.
Chemistry Honours Coordinator:
Dr Ron Pace
(02) 6125 4546 ron.pace@anu.edu.au
Curly Humphreys Scholarship for Forest Operations
$5,000
This scholarship of $5,000, made available through the generosity of Curly Humphreys and Hazel Cutlack, supports a student to work in the broad area of forest operations. Contact us for more information.
Requirements: Eligible applicants shall be those students who are currently enrolled or have been enrolled at this University or another tertiary institution in a program of study leading to the award of the degree of Bachelor with a strong undergraduate academic record with majors appropriate to undertaking Honours in Forestry.
DSTO and the AIP have established the DSTO-AIP Scholarship Scheme to celebrate the Einstein International Year of Physics 2005 in Australia. The purpose of the Scheme is to provide two scholarships to the value $15,000 each to two suitably qualified candidates. DSTO will provide the funding for the Scheme and AIP will administer the Scheme. More details here
Applicants should contact Head of Department of Physics, Professor David McClelland, well before the due date.
Requirements: Applicants will only be eligible to be awarded a scholarship by AIP where they are: i) Enrolled in the final year of a degree with a physics major (AIP accredited); ii) Undertaking an honours year of study in the year following the award of the scholarship; iii) Able to demonstrate excellence and commitment to physics; and iv) Enrolled in full time study for the year they hold the scholarship.
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Mail application to:
Professor David McClelland,
Department of Physics, Building 38,
Australian National University,
Canberra ACT 0200 Australia
Hilary Booth Scholarship
$5,000
The MSI has instituted a $5,000 scholarship in memory of Hilary Booth, who passed away suddenly in May 2005.
Requirements: The Scholarship will be awarded to a student in the mathematical sciences entering the final honours year, or their third year with the intention of proceeding to an honours degree. The primary criterion for award is academic merit, though preference may be given to applicants satisfying one or more of the following criteria (i) A student returning to study after a break from higher education; (ii) A student not from the ANU; (iii) An interest in mathematical biology.
Two academic references are required, the necessary form is available here.
JCSMR Medical Science Scholarships
$6,000 plus $4,000 relocation allowance
There are several John Curtin School scholarships for both first and second semester intakes. The scholarship provides a stipend of $A6,000 for one year for projects in medical research.
These scholarships were established by the University from funds endowed by Emeritus Professor Leonard Broom to support programs at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health to serve Indigenous Australians. One or more may be awarded each year.
The Scholarships are intended to enable Indigenous Australian students to undertake a program of study in an area related to NCEPH's research. Each scholarship will be up to the value of $5,000. There will be an additional allowance of up to $4,500 for reimbursement of travel and fieldwork expenses, if required.
Requirements: Applicants must be Indigenous Australian citizens and meet the following criteria: (a) They must either be students currently enrolled or previously enrolled at this University or another Australian university and are intending to undertake fourth year honours in an approved field leading to the degree of bachelor at this University; or (b) They must be students currently enrolled or previously enrolled at this University or another Australian university and are intending to undertake a program in an approved field leading to the award of postgraduate diploma; or (c) are students intending to undertake a Summer Research Project at NCEPH.
Mathematical Science Institute Honours Scholarship
$5,000
A number of scholarships of $5,000 plus relocation allowance for Honours in the Centre for Mathematics and its Applications or the Department of Mathematics in the Faculty of Science.
Requirements: The Scholarship will be awarded to a student entering the final honours year of a bachelor degree in the Mathematics honours program. The primary criterion for award is academic merit.
Two academic references are required, the necessary form is available here.
National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health Honours Scholarships
$5,000 plus $4,500 relocation allowance
The National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (NCEPH) awards a number of scholarships each year known as an NCEPH Honours Scholarship. The scholarship program is conducted jointly by arrangement between the NCEPH and the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Economics and Commerce, and the Faculty of Science. Each scholarship is worth up to $A5,000. There is an additional allowance of $A4,500 for those successful applicants who have transferred their enrolment to this University for the Honours Year.
Requirements: The applicant must be studying full-time in a discipline relevant to the research undertaken at NCEPH and ideally will be supervised by a member of the academic staff at NCEPH. Some of the relevant fields are: environmental sciences, anthropology, sociology, economics, population studies and medical sciences. Indigenous Australian students are encouraged to apply.
Paul Bunyan Memorial Scholarship in Medical Sciences
$6,000 plus $4,000 relocation allowance
A scholarship of not less than $6,000 is available to assist a student, enrolled in the Fourth Honours Year of the Bachelor of Science with Honours degree program or enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Science program, who is undertaking the program in a medical science field preferably related to cancer research. A relocation allowance of $4,000 is available for scholarship holders recruited from outside the ACT region. The scholarship is named in memory of Paul William Bunyan and is funded by the interest from donations from his parents and support from the ANU Endowment Fund.
Requirements: The successful applicant will have an outstanding academic record with a background in a field of science related to medical science research.
Research School of Biological Sciences Honours Year Scholarships
$6,000 plus up to $4,000 relocation allowance
RSBS offers a number of scholarships for suitably qualified students wishing to undertake their fourth year (Honours) in the biological or medical sciences field within the Research School of Biological Sciences. A selection of exciting research projects are available for Honours study in 2008.
Scholarships are for one year and are valued at $6,000. In addition scholars transferring from a university outside the ACT region are eligible for a travel and relocation allowance of up to $4,000 (reimbursed upon the production of approved receipts).
Requirements: Applicants should be completing, or have recently completed, the third year of a relevant Bachelors degree course or equivalent with majors in appropriate medical or biological science areas, and have a strong academic record. Students must be undertaking an Honours project within RSBS, and have a supervisor from within the School to be eligible for the RSBS Honours Scholarship.
To complete your application you will need to nominate two academic referees to comment on your academic performance using the referee report form which is to be returned to RSBS.
Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering Honours Year Scholarships
$5,000 plus relocation allowance up to $4,500
The aim of the RSPHYSE Honours Scholarship is to encourage outstanding undergraduate students to continue into research degrees and careers.
These Scholarships are available to third year undergraduate students who are completing, or about to complete, an undergraduate degree in a related discipline and who intend to enrol in the Physics Honours Program at the Australian National University.
RSPHYSE Honours Scholarships are valued at $5,000 with a further $4,500 available for relocation and travel costs for students who are transferring to the University (conditions apply).
Requirements: These Scholarships are available to third year undergraduate students who are completing, or about to complete, an undergraduate degree in a related discipline and who intend to enrol in the Physics Honours Program at the Australian National University. Selection is based solely on the basis of academic merit.
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Detailed information about the Honours program and application forms are available from the School’s Honours Convenor, Professor John Howard.
The Joyce Fildes Scholarship in Medical Science
$6,000 plus $4,000 relocation allowance
A scholarship of not less than $6,000 will be available for a student who is enrolled in the Honours Year of a bachelors degree offered by the Faculty of Science who is undertaking studies related to medical sciences. A relocation allowance of $4,000 is available for scholarship holders recruited from outside the ACT region. The scholarship is named in honour of Dr Joyce Fildes and is funded by her donation and the ANU Endowment Fund.
A.E. Ringwood scholarships for PhD research in Earth Sciences
$28,009
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.
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.
ANU Alumni PhD Scholarships
$19,616
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.
ANU Gwendolyn Woodroofe PhD Scholarship In The Biological Sciences
$19,616
The purpose of this scholarship is to attract Australian and New Zealand students of high calibre to pursue PhD research in the Biological Sciences.
Eligible Programs include PhD, Professional Doctorate by Research. 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.
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Applicants are selected from amongst Australian Postgraduate Awards or ANU Graduate Research School Scholarships applicants and do not apply for these scholarships specifically.
ANU PhD Mid-Year Entry Scholarships
$19,616
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
ARC Centre for Interactive Legume Research Scholarship
$20,006
The ARC Centre for Interactive Legume Research is an internationally-renowned research network of plant scientists conducting high quality research into legumes and other plant species. The ANU node of the Centre is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to work on a special project funded by the Australian Research Council.
Other benefits include support for all research expenses associated with the project; outstanding students will be eligible for a top up of up to $7 000 per annum funded by the Centre.
Requirements: Open to domestic applicants (Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents, and New Zealand Citizens); the applicant must have applied for admission to a PhD program at ANU and the APA award at ANU; the applicant must agree to work on the particular Stem Cell Project.
Applicants are encouraged to make contact with Dr Nijat Imin before lodging an application.
Normal ANU application procedures should be followed. An on-line application should be completed and submitted. List ARC Centre of Excellence in Interactive Legume Research Scholarship PhD Scholarship in ‘Other Scholarships’ field on page 1 of the online application form.
ARC Centre of Excellence in Vision Science PhD Scholarships
$20,006
The ANU node of the Centre will be awarding 2 scholarships to PhD students. The stipend, tenure and benefits will be equivalent to Australian Postgraduate Awards.
Outstanding students who hold PhD Scholarships and working on Centre related research projects can be considered for a separate Supplementary Scholarship of up to $7000 per annum funded by the Centre.
Requirements: Open to both international & domestic applicants; the applicant must have applied for admission to a PhD program at ANU; the applicant must agree to work on a Centre related research project; the scholarship cannot be held in conjunction with any other award (eg. APA, ANU PhD Scholarship, Graduate Scholarship).
Normal ANU application procedures should be followed. An on-line application should be completed and submitted. List ARC Centre of Excellence in Vision Science PhD Scholarship in ‘Other Scholarships’ field on page 1 of the online application form.
Alan Sargeson Merit Supplementary Scholarships
$5,000
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 and the Department 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: Australian students of high calibre; 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 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
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.
28/02
Applications will be called for from the enrolled PhD students at RSAA.
American Association Of University Women (AAUW) International Fellowships
Tuition scholarship
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.
Anthony and Barbara Brookman Graduate Coursework Forestry Scholarship
$5,000
Students beginning graduate coursework in Forestry are eligible for a scholarship drawn from the Anthony and Barbara Brookman Forestry Education and Research Fund.
Eligible Program is Masters by Coursework.
Requirements: Awardees will be expected to participate in the National Forestry Masters Program during their study.
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.
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.
Students apply directly to the University for admission and to AusAID (Canberra) for the scholarship.
Australian Postgraduate Awards
$19,616
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.
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.
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For details and method of application visit www.ausimm.com.au (Careers and Education).
Bose-Einstein Condensate & Atom Laser Group
$5,000
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.
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These scholarships are allocated to specific research projects at particular universities. At the ANU, these scholarships are available in three of the CRC for Forestry research programmes -Managing and Monitoring for Growth and Health; High-Value Wood Resources; and Trees in the Landscape.
Eligible Programs include PhD, Masters. Other benefits may include top-up scholarships (normally $6,011 per year) plus research funding to support all CRC scholarships.
Requirements: Australian and New Zealand citizens.
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.
The Secretary
Cambridge Australia Trust
GPO Box 93
Canberra 2601
Australia
email: nicolas.peterson@anu.edu.au
Chemistry MPhil Scholarships
$20,007
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.
For further enquiries please contact student.admin@rsc.anu.edu.au
Chemistry PhD Scholarships
$20,007
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.
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 and the Department 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.
31/10 (31/08 for international students)
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.
The Doherty Scholarship (Clinical Scholarship) is to attract Australian students of high calibre with clinical qualifications to pursue postgraduate research involving a clinical research project for a PhD degree at the JCSMR.
Eligible Program is PhD. Maximum duration is three years full-time, with a possible six month extension.
Requirements: Australian students of high calibre with clinical qualifications; Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia.
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.
Eccles Scholarship
$19,616
The Eccles Scholarship designed to attract international students of high calibre to pursue postgraduate research at the John Curtin School of Medical Research.
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.
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to make contact with the relevant Graduate Studies Convener or a prospective supervisor, prior to lodging an application, to discuss the proposed research topic and related matters.
Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (EIPRS)
Tuition scholarship
The Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (EIPRS) are available for study leading to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy or to a Master of Philosophy and are funded by the Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST). 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, MPhil. Maximum Duration is three years full-time, with two possible six month extensions (subject to change by DEST).
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.
The purpose of the Fenner Merit Scholarship is to attract Australian students of high calibre to pursue postgraduate research at the John Curtin School of Medical Research.
Eligible Program is PhD. Maximum duration is three years full-time, with a possible six month extension.
Requirements: Australian students of high calibre.
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Top-up scholarship recipients hold a primary scholarship and are selected for a Top-up scholarship on the basis of merit.
Fulbright Awards
Various
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.
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.
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
Gordon Ada PhD Scholarship In Immunology Or Virology
$6,000
The Gordon Ada PhD Scholarship in Immunology or Virology is a supplementary scholarship in honour of eminent Australian and JCSMR immunologist and virologist Professor Gordon Ada. The scholarship is to be awarded annually as funds permit. In the first instance the scholarship will be awarded in vaccine development.
Eligible Program is PhD. Maximum duration is three years full-time, with a possible six month extension.
Requirements: Australian students of high calibre; Australian and New Zealand citizens; Permanent residents of Australia.
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Top-up scholarship recipients hold a primary scholarship and are selected for a Top-up scholarship on the basis of merit.
Graduate Diploma in Science Communication Scholarship
$11,650 + tuition fees
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.
31/08/2008
Scholarship awarded automatically.
No application necessary.
Indigenous Australian Graduate Scholarships
$19,616
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.
An allowance of up to $5,000 may be available for postgraduate students recruited to the School from outside the ACT region.
Requirements: Applicants must be from outside the ACT region.
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Contact:
The Medical Sciences Graduate Convenor
ANU College of Medicine & Health Sciences
The John Curtin School of Medical Research
The Australian National University
Building 54 Garran Road
Acton ACT 0200, Australia
T: +61 2 6125 8506
F: +61 2 6125 3955
E: medical.gradprog@anu.edu.au
James Rice Postgraduate Award
$19,616
This scholarship is named in memory of the late James Rice, formerly of Alice Springs. It is intended to attract Australian or international students to pursue postgraduate research for a PhD degree at the JCSMR in a field broadly related to Multiple Scleros.
Eligible Program is PhD. Maximum duration is three years full-time, with a possible six month extension. Note the application closing date for international applicants is 31 August.
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