How to Apply
Those interested in applying should first forward a detailed outline of their
proposed thesis to the Law School Student Administration Office at researchdegreeslaw@law.anu.edu.au.
The detailed thesis outline must:
- state the central research question, problem or theory that the proposed
research will address;
- clearly explain the proposed topic and its boundaries;
- explain how the research will contribute to the legal literature or legal
scholarship;
- include a preliminary review of the literature and a bibliography;
- describe the research strategy and methods;
- provide an outline of the chapters of the thesis; and
- propose a timetable for writing the thesis.
The thesis outline should be approximately 5 pages in length.
The thesis outline must be such as to convince a supervisor that the topic
is sufficiently developed and refined and that the thesis can be successfully
completed.
The outline will be passed to the Director, Higher Degree Research for consideration.
If the Director determines that the topic is of interest to the Law School,
and that supervision can be provided for the duration of the program, the Director
will invite the prospective student to apply. Application forms can be found
at the following addresses: Domestic
students and International
students.
Scholarships
Scholarships
are available for exceptional students. Domestic students are eligible for Australian
Postgraduate Awards (two were awarded in law in 2007). International students
are eligible for the Endeavour
International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (one was awarded in law
in 2007).
Please note: International students are encouraged
to submit research proposals which are not merely surveys of domestic laws.
T: +61 2 6125 5877
F: +61 2 6125 3971
E: researchdegreeslaw@law.anu.edu.au
Residence Requirements
Research students at the ANU must fulfil the minimum residence requirements
specified in the Graduate Awards Rules, unless approval has been obtained for
a reduced period of attendance, or, the student is externally based. Applicants
should make a detailed case for any reduced period of attendance, preferably
at the time of application for admission. For further information, please refer
to the Guidelines
For Externally Based Students.
