How to Apply

Those interested in applying should first forward a detailed outline of their proposed thesis and a current curriculum vitae 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 make a formal application. 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. International students are eligible for the Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship.

Please note: International students are encouraged to submit research proposals which are not merely surveys of domestic laws.

T: +61 2 6125 5877
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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.