Take advantage of our strong research culture
As a Higher Degree Research (HDR) student at the ANU College of Law you'll be provided with all the resources you need - office, phone, computer, printing, inspirational colleagues and mentors. Beyond your supervision, you'll be immersed in the rich collegial academic life and research training history that makes ANU unique.
Which style of research will work for me?
Do you want to make a substantial contribution to learning in the field of law? Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Are you looking for a professional doctorate that combines coursework with research? Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD)
Would you like to complete your research in one year full time? Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Scholarship options
ANU funds and administers a range of scholarships for graduate research degree programs. The University also administers a number of scholarships funded by the Australian Government and other external sources.
Research scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants with a proven capacity for research. The main scholarship rounds close on 31 August for international students and 31 October for domestic students.
What's it like to be a research student ?
'The best supervisor for my area of interest was at ANU. The faculty are eminently approachable, and the ability of the Law School to attract eminent people is remarkable'.
Michael Phillis, PhD
'I wanted to work alongside some wonderful minds and be supervised by highly talented and well respected researchers'
Brad Jessup PhD
'I wanted to work with some of the outstanding academics at ANU'.
Alison McLennan, PhD
'One of the best things about research at the ANU College of Law is the level of supervision available.'
Fanny Thornton, PhD
'I wanted to research in law to gain marketable employment related skills.'
David Heckendorf, PhD
'As a PhD student, you're constantly around eminent professors and lecturers who are incredibly supportive and helpful.'
Aurelie Buthod-Garcon, PhD
