Critical Resources - Expression of interest - PhD Scholarship

Please use this form to express interest in applying for a PhD scholarship and joining the Centre in Critical Resources for the Future. Please note that if successful, you will still need to be accepted by the associated university as a PhD candidate.

 
 
 

Please note that you need to be accepted by this university to be eligible for this scholarship. We encourage you to apply directly at the same time as submitting this expression of interest.

 

Please provide a short introduction (no more than 500words)

Please include:

  • Why are you interested in the research project/s you have selected?
  • What will you bring to the Centre in Critical Resources for the future focused on industry-related research?
  • What benefits do you see from spending twelve months embedded in the industry while completing your PhD research?
 
 

You need one of the following approved degrees to apply for a PhD:


Master of Philosophy (or another research master’s degree); or

Bachelor’s degree from an approved university with first class honours or equivalent; or

Coursework master’s degree with an overall grade point average of 6 on the 7-point UQ scale which includes relevant research experience, approved by the dean; or

Postgraduate degree (at least one year full-time or equivalent) with an overall grade point average of 6 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with demonstrated research experience equivalent to honours class IIA will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 

The standard formula for calculating an Australian GPA is the sum of grade points x course unit values / by the total number of credit points. The most common formula for an Australian GPA is the sum of grade points x course unit values /the total number of credit points endeavoured. GPA in Australia ranges between 0 (the lowest) and 7 (the highest). See link to how to calculate Grade Point Average - https://ipoint.uwa.edu.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/348/~/grade-point-average-explained

 

Please upload the following documents

Curriculum Vitae (CV) (Resume)

Academic Record include your grade point average (GPA score)

If not included in the above, please send include any information that will support your application including

  • Scholarly papers involving a substantial contribution as an author, appearing in recognised academic journals or in volumes published by recognised academic publishers.
  • Research or technical reports prepared for industry, government or business, which identify you as a significant contributor.
  • Demonstrable industry or work experience where you can demonstrate that you have planned and executed a project, working with a high level of independence.


International students, please provide any of the following English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic) scores or

• Paper-based TOEFL scores or

• Internet-based TOEFL scores or

• Pearson’s Test of English (academic) (PTE) score

Drop your files here
 

Please provide your email address and contact phone number

 

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For further information please contact

Natasha Bartlett - Manager – ARC Training Centre in Critical Resources for the Future - criticalresources@uwa.edu.au