Pathway Scholarship

Up to A$5,000 available to support your Honours or Masters project.
Applications now open

What is it?

The AINSE Pathway Scholarship offers A$5,000 to Honours or Masters students whose projects use ANSTO facilities, AINSE-sponsored data, or indirect involve collaboration with an ANSTO employee.

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How do I apply?

To apply for the Pathway Scholarship, contact your AINSE Member Representative and complete the application form using our online application portal. 

First-time users should register an account using their institutional email address from the AINSE-member organisation with which they are affiliated. Once logged in, you can start or resume your application by selecting the “Pathway Scholarship” round.

Complete applications, including all supporting documentation, must be submitted and received prior to the deadline.

Applications open: 11 December 2025
Applications close: 15 March 2026, 11.59 pm AEDT

Am I eligible?

Eligible students must be enrolled in the final year of an Honours degree or in a Master’s degree at an AINSE Member University at some point between 1 January 2026 and 31 March 2026.

The student’s research project must involve the use of ANSTO facilities, or the analysis of data previously collected from ANSTO facilities, or in collaboration with an ANSTO employee. 

About AINSE

The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE Ltd.) is an integral organisation for enhancing Australia’s and New Zealand’s capabilities in nuclear science, engineering, and related research fields by facilitating world-class research and education. 

AINSE offers a range of programs and services to its members, including generous domestic and international conference support, scholarships for honours & postgraduate students and Early Career Researchers, and intensive undergraduate education schools. These benefits aim to foster scientific advancement and promote an effective collaboration between AINSE members and ANSTO.

We respectfully acknowledge the Dharawal nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which AINSE is located.

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