Continuation of candidature is dependent upon the candidate adhering to the Higher Degree Research Regulations and maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
Admission to Candidature
Application forms for admission are available from the ACU Research or by emailing res.cand@acu.edu.au.
Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents apply directly to Candidature Services:
Locked Bag 4115
Fitzroy VIC 3065
Telephone: (+ 61 2) 9739 3156
Email: res.cand@acu.edu.au
International students apply through ACU International.
Fees
Commencing domestic candidates enrolling in a master-by-research or doctoral degree at ACU will be offered a Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship under the Australian Government's Research Training Program.
Further information about Research Training Program Scholarships can be found in the Research Training Program Scholarship Policy.
International candidates who are not awarded a stipend scholarship that includes a tuition fee waiver, pay full international tuition fees.
Stipend Scholarships
ACU offers a number of stipend scholarships to local and international research candidates. Information about these scholarships, including the application process is available from the ACU Research.
Deadlines
Applications for the main round of stipend scholarships close in October of each year. Decisions regarding postgraduate research scholarships are normally made at the end of each calendar year. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
ACU may offer a round of postgraduate research scholarships in the first half of the year. Stipend scholarships may also be offered outside of these two rounds.
Additional Information
Candidates are admitted to undertake one of the following research degrees in fields of study relevant to the expertise and strength of the University.