What doctoral studies can I undertake at Crawford?

At ANU, Graduate Studies Research Fields bring together doctoral students and staff with common research interests who may be located in different academic areas.  Within the Crawford School students can choose to enrol in one of the following four graduate research fields. 

Economics

Students enrolled in the Economics graduate field undertake a program of full-time study that normally occupies a period of 3 years, compromising two parts: Coursework (Part A) and Research (Part B).  Research commences after successful completion of coursework requirements.  All PhD candidates must complete both parts of the doctoral program. 

Part A normally consists of two consecutive semesters of coursework.  Part B consists of research and participation in seminars and/or workshops and submission of a thesis.  Part B normally continues for between 2 and 3 years. 

Students wishing to undertake a PhD in Economics whose first language is not English are required to have an IELTS of 6.5 and no score less than 6. 

Environmental Studies and Resource Management

Students enrolled in the Environmental Studies and Resource Management graduate field may be required to undertake some coursework if their supervisor considers this is necessary. 

Students wishing to undertake a PhD in Environmental Studies and Resource Management whose first language is not English are required to have an IELTS of 7 with a 7 in writing and no score less than 6.5.

Political Science and International Relations or Public Policy

Students enrolled in the Political Science and International Relations or the Public Policy graduate field must complete Research Methods (12 points) with a Distinction level result.  Students may also be asked to undertake two or three additional courses if their supervisor believes this is necessary. 

Students wishing to undertake a PhD in Political Science and International Relations or Public Policy whose first language is not English are required to have an IELTS of 7 with a 7 in writing and no score less than 6.5.

Note: From 2009, coursework requirements for students in the Political Science and International Relations and the Public Policy graduate fields may be fulfilled through a set of equivalent ANU wide courses.

Scholarships
There are a number of scholarships available for those that need financial assistance. 

Scholarships for Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents

• Australian Government Scholarships - application deadline 30 October

• ANU Graduate Research Scholarships - application deadline 30 October

• PhD Opportunity On Japan’s Economy Academic - application deadline 30 November

Scholarships for international students

• Australian Leadership Awards – application deadline 30 June
• The Endeavour Program – application deadline 31 July
• EIPRS Scholarship – application deadline 31 August
• Australian Development Scholarships – application deadline depends on country of applicant 
• The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) – application deadline depends on country/region of applicant

Please note that ADB/JSP and JJ/WBGSP scholarships only support a two year Masters program.

Step 1 – Expressions of interest/initial inquiry

Students should initially contact the Research Student Officer (click for link to online form) with the following information which will assist academic staff and potential supervisors assess your suitability for doctoral studies at the Crawford School:

• a brief (2-3) page research proposal; (essential)
• a brief CV setting out relevant work experience as well as academic qualifications; (essential)
• a copy of the academic transcript of your Masters degree (or equivalent) with English translations and an explanation of the grading system if from an overseas university; (essential)
• IELTS test results (if applicable);and
• the names of academic staff who could potentially supervise your research.  (essential)  For a list of Crawford academics who currently have capacity to take on new doctoral students and  their areas of supervisory expertise click here

A committee of academics will then consider all expressions of interest to determine suitability for doctoral studies at Crawford.  This committee meets three times a year, in early April, early June and early September and students are encouraged to submit expressions of interest at least a couple of weeks before these dates. The Research Student Officer will notify students of the outcome after the meeting.

Expressions of interest received before 25 August 2009 will be considered for the September 2009 meeting

Step 2 – Finding a supervisor/submitting a formal application

All the information provided by potential students deemed suitable for doctoral studies at Crawford is then passed to the possible academic supervisors identified by the students.  If a potential supervisor agrees to supervise your PhD, you will be informed and can then go ahead and submit a formal application click here

	Domestic Students (Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents)	International Students
Doctoral Fees	N/A	$30,096

* Note: the The fees above are indicative only for 2010. Depending on courses chosen fees may vary. Enrolled and continuing students are protected from the effects of major fee increases in subsequent years, being limited to a maximum of five per cent per annum.

Visit www.anu.edu.au/sas/fees/ for further information and details on fee assistance.

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