* Individual Joint or Dual Award Agreements.

How does a Joint or Dual award PhD work? 

PhD candidates are enrolled at both institutions, and pay the tuition or enrolment fees at the 'home' institution, whilst the partner institution is known as the 'host'. The candidate works under the direction and responsibility of a supervisory panel co-chaired by a supervisor from each institution. The supervisors collaborate on all aspects of the research project and the candidate spends time (a minimum of 12 months or as agreed under the Joint / Dual PhD agreement) at each institution. 

Following successful completion of the program and achieving a satisfactory result in examination the candidate is awarded either a single Doctor of Philosophy degree awarded jointly by both institutions or two degrees / testamurs recognising that the program was carried out under a Joint / Dual PhD arrangement.  

FAQs 

Am I eligible to apply for the Joint or Dual Award PhD program?

To be eligible for the Joint or Dual Award PhD you must:

• have agreement from a proposed supervisor at both your home institution and a partner (host) institution;
• apply for the PhD program at both institutions (check the programs and courses website at ANU to identify the appropriate PhD program and minimum admission requirements (this is usually an Australian  bachelor degree with first-class Honours or the international equivalent)); 
• apply for the Joint or Dual Award PhD program within six months* of commencing your PhD program at the home institution; and
• commence/enrol in the Joint or Dual Award PhD program within the first twelve* months of your PhD.

* extended timeframes for application and commencement may be allowed under an Institutional Joint or Dual PhD Agreement or in exceptional cases, by approval from relevant delegate/s at ANU.

How do I apply for the Joint or Dual Award PhD program?

In order to receive an offer of admission, you must:

• check the programs and courses website at ANU to identify the appropriate PhD program;
• provide copies of your academic transcript, and completion certificates, up-to-date CV, research proposal and at least two referee reports with your PhD application;
• apply for the Joint or Dual Award PhD program( please contact hdr.shm@anu.edu.au for latest versions of the Application Form and Candidature Agreement for Joint or Dual Award PhD program).

For detailed information on eligibility, entry requirements and application process, please click here. 

When can I expect to receive my offer of admission?

ANU accepts applications for the Joint or Dual Award PhD program throughout the year.

Once a complete application (with all required documentary evidence) has been received, it usually takes between 8 to 12 weeks for an outcome to be determined and for the ANU to issue an offer of admission. 

Offers should usually be accepted within 3 weeks of being issued to enable ANU to provide an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) to support a candidate's student visa application. .

Will I receive a scholarship for the Joint or Dual Award PhD program?

Applicants to the ANU PhD programs are automatically considered for ANU managed scholarships, however there are some dedicated scholarships for Institutional Joint or Dual Award PhD programs within the College  -  ANU College of Science Joint and Dual Award PhD Scholarships. For further information on other ANU scholarships, their conditions and benefits please see the ANU Scholarships website.

Some Joint or Dual Award PhD programs offer scholarships / stipends funded by both institutions - the proposed supervisors would be able to provide more information on availability of these.

Will I need to pay tuition fees at both Institutions?

No, tuition and/or enrolment fees are paid at the 'home' institution only.  However, candidates are responsible for ensuring they have a valid visa, travel and health insurance as required by the 'host' institution.