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Australian Research Council (ARC) PhD Scholarship

• Stipend of AUD $33,000 per year.
• Maximum period of tenure of an award is 3 years. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree will be deducted from the period of tenure.

To be eligible applicants should:

• Have a strong academic record and hold a qualification equal to an Australian research postgraduate degree (Research Master or Honours);  
• Meet English language requirements as specified in the University English Language Proficiency Requirements Schedule ;
• Possess strong data analysis and modelling skills;
• Have proficient skills in computer programming, Python, R, or Matlab;
• Have sound finance and financial product knowledge (preferred);
• Publish one high-quality journal publication (preferred); 
• Be enthusiastic and highly motivated.

To apply, please ensure you have digital copies of the below information and email them to Dr. Jenny Wang .

• A short cover letter describing your suitability.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (encompassing any research publications and achievements).
• Education qualifications (Testamur and academic transcripts for all undergraduate and/or postgraduate awards.

Following approval from Dr Jenny Wang, applications must be made via the UniSQ Scholarship Application Management System by the closing date. If you require assistance in completing your application please download the Scholarship Online Application Manual (PDF 2.14MB) .  

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Phd scholarship in proteomic profiling of ancient viral relics resident in the human genome.

This scholarship provides the successful doctoral candidate with the opportunity to pioneer innovative protein tagging and proximity labeling proteomic technologies. These technologies will allow the candidate to elucidate the interactome of endogenous retroviruses in human cells, shedding light on fundamental aspects of human biology.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Study area: Environmental & Biological Science

Student type: Domestic students

Scholarship amount: Successful full time candidates receive a tax-free stipend at the 2024 stipend rate of $34,000 p.a. including annual increments.

Application closing date: September 23, 2024

Prestigious PhD Scholarships in Engineering disciplines

A national research entity funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and headquartered at the University of Wollongong (UOW), ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Innovative Composites for the Future of Mining Equipment (Composites for Sustainable Mining) is comprised of seven Australian universities (participating organisations) and eight local and international industry organisations.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

Study area: Computer Science & Information Technology, Engineering

Student type: Domestic students, International students

Scholarship amount: Successful candidates will receive a tax-free stipend of up to $AUD 36,161 per annum for the duration of the award.

Application closing date: When positions are filled

A Flourishing Career Opportunity for Women in STEM

Industry placements and professional development for PhD Candidates.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Study area: Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Computer Science & Information Technology, Maths, Physics

Scholarship amount: This opportunity comprises of:

• A $9000 internship stipend for 3 months.
• An $1000 support grant to the research group and $10,000 in value for the wider program including leadership, entrepreneurship training and networking events.
• An internship stipend of $18,000 will be paid for those undertaking a 6-month internship. PhD stipends are paused during the internship period.

Application closing date: Open year round

Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Stipend Scholarship

The Australian Government Research Training Program Award (AGRTP) is a stipend intended to cover some living expenses.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Study area: Humanities & Social Inquiry, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Accounting Finance & Economics, Health, Computer Science & Information Technology, Literature & Language, Law, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy, Chemistry

Scholarship amount: 2024 stipend: $34,000* non-taxable * Stipends are indexed annually

Application closing date: 3 October, each year.

University Postgraduate Award (UPA)

University Postgraduate Awards (UPAs) are a stipend intended to cover some living expenses.

Study area: Humanities & Social Inquiry, Business, Communications & Media, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Accounting Finance & Economics, Health, Computer Science & Information Technology, Literature & Language, Law, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy, Chemistry

University Postgraduate Award Indigenous (UPAI)

UOW offers Indigenous PhD scholars the maximum Research Training Program (RTP) stipend rate to undertake a Doctoral or Master of Philosophy degree.

Scholarship amount: The stipend scholarship for prospective and current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying a PhD is $50,291* (2024 rate) per annum, indexed annually.

PhD Scholarship Opportunities

We offer a variety of scholarships to support you financially as your undertake your PhD. See below for all currently available scholarships and be sure to subscribe to study alerts to be notified of any new opportunities. For more scholarship information, please visit UQ Find a Scholarship .

Please note, all PhD applications at UQ are managed through a Central Portal on the  UQ Graduate School  website. Once you have selected your project (and received official endorsement), you may proceed to  apply directly via the portal .

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UQ Graduate School Scholarship (UQGSS)

The UQ Graduate School Scholarship is the most common scholarship applied for when planning to undertake a Phd. Most PhD's at UQ are funded via the UQ Graduate School Scholarship. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit the UQ Graduate School .

*Please note, currently the UQ Graduate School Scholarship is only available to Domestic candidates. International applicants are still elligible for Earmarked PhD projects (and accompanying Earmarked Scholarship).

IMB Global Challenges top-up scholarship

The Global Challenges PhD top-up scholarship offers a per annum top up of $5,000 to the UQ Graduate School Scholarship plus $5,000 support for a placement and $2,000 professional development support (over the period of the candidature) to outstanding domestic and eligible international onshore applicants .

The PhD projects on offer will give each student the opportunity to take a deep dive into a specialised topic and research discipline in one laboratory and within our broad-ranging approach. Each project will provide the rich foundational research training gained by completing a PhD and an opportunity to make a unique contribution to the field of knowledge. By conducting these projects within a cohort of other students, also aiming to broadly address the identified themes, the collective will form an intellectual hub, together, solving these global challenges. 

Importantly, the top-up includes specialised training in each theme and cutting-edge research techniques, tailored transferable skills training and support to conduct a placement nationally or internationally with a related partner. Collectively, these will form four pillars of support for the research project and create job-ready graduates with links to the national and international research, entrepreneurial and industry community. This year's theme is 'Drugs inspired by nature' .

To qualify for a Global Challenges top-up scholarship, you must:

• Apply for a participating  PhD Projec t
• Submit an Expression of Interest to IMB by 1 September 2024
• Submit your PhD application before the deadline (check back for 2025 deadline)

For more information about this scholarship top-up, please visit the UQ Graduate website .

In your application, ensure you:

• Select ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
• Select 'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'.
• Select ‘Other’, then add ‘ IMB Global Challenges + identified theme’

Please note, there are conditions for undertaking this top-up scholarship. Refer to details below.

Top-up conditions

If awarded the Global Challenges top-up scholarship, there are a few conditions that must be met in order to receive funding. These include:

• Conducting a cross-disciplinary project that is targeted at solving a global problem within the theme of  'Research inspired by nature' .
• Conducting a project that is multidisciplinary, with an advisory group that is composed of at least one Associate advisor in a different IMB Centre (or UQ institute/school) to the principal advisor
• Conducting a placement with an external partner - arranged by you in collaboration with The University of Queensland Graduate School within the first 18 months of commencement, the placement can take place at any time during the candidature but is normally undertaken towards the end of the PhD. The extension of your candidature period from 3.5 years to 4 years is conditional on undertaking a placement.
• Being an IMB ambassador - both to promote the scholarship and IMB generally.
• Being an active participant in SIMBA and mentoring junior scholarship holders
• Training Week
• Technical training Masterclass
• PhD student retreat
• Industry engagement training and event 
• UniQuest commercialisation workshop
• Career development workshops, alumni mentorship programs and career panel opportunities

* Please note, the top-up scholarship duration is 3.5 years guaranteed plus 0.5 years conditional on completing training and a placement. Please know that further activities that build your cohort and enrich your PhD experience will be advised over the period of your candidature and your attendance will be required.

Earmarked Scholarships

Earmarked scholarships are offered for research projects aligned with recently awarded grants from major Australian Government research funding bodies, including the Australian Research Council, the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Medical Research Future Fund.

Earmarked scholarships offer PhD students the opportunity to contribute to large projects of national significance and work with leading researchers. The scholarship provides a living stipend of $32,192 per annum (2023 rate, indexed annually), tuition fees, and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). You can apply anytime - there is no closing date.

IMB Earmarked Scholarships are added to the PhD Projects list as they become available.  Sign up to study alerts  to be notified of any new opportunities. For more information on Earmarked Scholarships and how to apply, please visit the UQ Graduate School website .

* Please note, Domestic and International candidates may apply for an Earmarked PhD project and accompanying Earmarked Scholarship.

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ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology

$37000 per year (RTP Stipend rate, indexed annually); additional funds ($7.5k) during the course of the PhD for travel and other PhD-related expenses. 

The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC) will be established in 2023, as the first nation-spanning research Centre at the nexus of quantum and biotechnology globally. Our mission is to lead the world in applying quantum physics to biotechnology, driving fundamental understanding and applications across biomedical imaging, chemical design and clean energy. Our research program aims to develop quantum technologies that go far beyond what is possible today, from portable brain imagers to super-fast single protein sensors, and to use them to unravel key problems including how enzymes catalyse reactions and how higher brain function emerges from networks of neurons. The Centre aims to build Australia’s quantum economy and train a future quantum workforce in close partnership with industry and government. QUBIC will be administered by The University of Queensland (UQ) and has nodes at the University of Melbourne (UoM), the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), the University of Wollongong (UoW) and Flinders University (FLD). We have 12 industry and governmental partners, including IBM, Olympus, Protein Evolution and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). We are partnered with 14 leading international universities, including MIT, Johns Hopkins, and the French National Centre for Scientific Research. The membership of our advisory bodies includes two Nobel Laureates and Australia’s past Chief Scientist.

PhD positions at UTS

The UTS node is offering four PhD positions. The positions are grouped based on the three Centre research themes, with short descriptions provided below. Projects have been assigned a primary supervisor that can be contacted for further details.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must be a domestic student - either Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens. To be eligible for this applicantion, applicants must have completed a UTS recognised degree in

• MSc Research or MSc Coursework with a research thesis of at least 6 months,
• or Bachelor Honours degree with 1st Class, or 2nd Class Division 1, or division 1 honours, or an equivalent or higher qualification,
• or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.

Selection process

This project is multidisciplinary, with candidates needing to show expertise in one or more of the following fields: - atomistic simulations of proteins or other large biochemical systems - atomistic simulations of dynamics and/or structure of chemical devices (eg, catalysis, nanoparticles) - nanoparticle photonics - understanding of directed, non-equilibrium, energy transfer in chemical and/or biochemical systems - understanding of quantum technologies (qubit design and operation) including diamond NV and analogous devices - understanding of quantum dynamics or semiclassical dynamics applied to chemical and/or biological systems 

How to apply

Applicants should send their CV, list of publications, and selection criteria to Jiajia Zhou ([email protected]), Irina Kabakova ([email protected]), Dayong Jin( [email protected] ) , Jeffrey Reimers ([email protected]) by the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be advised with further details.

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Please contact Jiajia Zhou ([email protected]), Irina Kabakova ([email protected]), Dayong Jin( [email protected] ) , Jeffrey Reimers ([email protected])for further information.

Other information

This project is part of the Australian Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology to commence at the end of 2023.  This Centre involves cooperation of UTS with the University of Queensland, Wollongong University, Melbourne University, and Flinders University during 2023-2029. The Centre aims to develop new technologies for medical diagnosis and treatment through providing fundamentally improved knowledge of biochemical function.  Mostly, quantum systems are used as biological probes, but intrinsic quantum biological effects will also be investigated.

This PhD Project will be based at UTS but will involve continuous collaboration with Prof. Alan Mark from UQ, and hence involve significant travel to Brisbane.  Indeed, the first stage of the project will involve learning learning molecular modelling techniques at UQ.

Then specific projects will be developed that require: 1) Conceptual understanding of the experiments being performed by CoE investigators (at UQ, UTS, Wollongong, and/or Melbourne) 2) Development of a protein (etc) model for the system of interest 3) Implement the (internal or external) relevant quantum features into the model 4) Run classical simulations that embrace the quantum features to determine overall structure and dynamics 5) Run quantum simulations that  embrace full device functionality (eg, concerning quantum coherence/decoherence, entanglement, qubit operation) 6) Make recommendations to the involved experimentalists as to how the biotechnology can be improved

This project will also involve continuous engagement with the wide-ranging activities of the CoE, through regular centre meetings, annual conferences, and focused workshops.  Extensive computational facilities will be available from national facilities such as NCI.

Research Themes and Project Details:

Theme 1. Emerging phenomena in biology: Discovering how cell-scale behaviours emerge from molecular scale interactions.

• Developing novel techniques to accelerate the imaging speed of Brillouin microscopes, with the focus on multiplexing and quantum metrology (A/Prof Irina Kabakova).
• Developing high speed super resolution microscope imaging strategies to map the intercellular organelles (Prof Dayong Jin).

Theme 2. Neural imaging: Achieving real-time imaging of whole-brain fields at sub-cellular resolution.

• Quantum enhanced upconversion nanoprobes for neural imaging, as well as super-resolution temperature sensing technology (A/Prof Jiajia Zhou).
• Lattice light-sheet microscopy and data analytics for photon-efficient volumetric imaging of multicellular networks of brain organoids (Prof Dayong Jin).

Theme 3. Quantum effects in biology: Determining the role of quantum physics in biological processes.

• Computational investigations of electronic and nuclear structure related to understanding the practical consequences of quantum entanglement and quantum coherence in biological processes (Prof Jeffrey Reimers).

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.

ARIAM Research Hub PhD Scholarships

How to apply

Engineering students applying for Admissions will automatically be considered for this scholarship. A separate application is not required.

Note: The award of this scholarship is subject to funding availability.

The Scholarship will provide a stipend allowance of $40,000 per annum (fixed rate), subject to satisfactory academic performance, as per the below duration:

I. up to one year for a successful Master’s by Research recipient. No possible extension (full-time equivalent).

II. up to three years for a successful PhD recipient with a possible six months extension (full-time equivalent).

Who's eligible

• have an unconditional offer of admission for full-time enrolment in a PhD program or an unconditional offer of admission for full-time enrolment in a Master’s by Research program with the intent to transfer to PhD after satisfactory completion of the first annual progress evaluation within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney
• hold at least an Honours degree (First Class or Second Class Upper) or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• withdraw applications for Research Training Program (RTP) funding, including any RTP Allowance, RTP Fees Offset (international only), RTP Stipend or RTP Scholarships after accepting this scholarship 
• have applied for your student visa before you commence your studies (if you are an international student)

A number of opportunities are available for outstanding PhD scholars to work in a multidisciplinary research team in a new Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub Intelligent Robotics Systems for Real-Time Asset Management (ARIAM).

The ARIAM Research Hub will train PhD candidates in leading robotics, mechatronics and computer science methods that have real-world applications for the creation of intelligent robotics systems designed to inform better decision-making in the management of infrastructure and assets.

More information on these scholarships can be found on the ARIAM Hub website under Opportunities.

Terms and conditions

1. Background

a. A number of opportunities are available for outstanding PhD scholars to work in a multidisciplinary research team in a new Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub Intelligent Robotics Systems for Real-Time Asset Management (ARIAM).

b. The ARIAM Research Hub will train PhD candidates in leading robotics, mechatronics and computer science methods that have real-world applications for the creation of intelligent robotics systems designed to inform better decision-making in the management of infrastructure and assets.

2. Eligibility

a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant having an unconditional offer of admission for full-time enrolment in a PhD program or an unconditional offer of admission for full-time enrolment in a Master’s by Research program with the intent to transfer to PhD after satisfactory completion of the first annual progress evaluation within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney. b. Applicants with an unconditional offer of admission under the supervision of a CI in the ARIAM Research Hub will automatically be considered for the Scholarship. A separate application is not required.

c. Applicants must also hold at least an Honours degree (First Class or Second Class Upper) or equivalent in a relevant discipline.

d. It is a condition of accepting the scholarship that awardees withdraw applications for Research Training Program (RTP) funding, including any RTP Allowance, RTP Fees Offset (international only), RTP Stipend or RTP Scholarships.

e. International students currently outside Australia must have applied for their student visa before they commence their studies.

f. Students may be required to spend a certain amount of time embedded with the industry partner’s offices, as agreed between the supervisor and the industry partner as permitted by the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011.

3. Selection Criteria

a. The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the basis of academic merit, their area of study and research proposal, or other evidence of research potential.

b. The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the nomination of the relevant research supervisor(s) and ARC Research Hub Director at the University of Sydney.

a. The project and indurty partner information will be mentioned in the scholarship offer letter.

b. The Scholarship will provide a stipend allowance of $40,000 per annum (fixed rate), subject to satisfactory academic performance, as per the below duration:

I. up to one year for a successful Master’s by Research recipient. No possible extension (full-time equivalent). II. up to three years for a successful PhD recipient with a possible six months extension (full-time equivalent).

c. For international students approved to commence their studies overseas as part-time enrolment, payment will be provided at 50% of full-time rates and the Scholarship extended accordingly. Payments are made when students arrive in Australia and is subject to confirmation of satisfactory progress from the lead supervisor.

d. Academic course fees and the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) are also provided for a successful international applicant, subject to satisfactory academic performance, as per the below duration:

I. up to four research periods for a successful Master’s by Research recipient. No possible extension (full-time equivalent). II. up to twelve research periods for a successful PhD recipient with a possible two research period extension (full-time equivalent).

e. If a successful applicant converts from a Master’s by Research to a PhD or vice-versa, the maximum duration of the Scholarship becomes that of the new candidature.

f. Periods of study already undertaken towards the degree prior to the commencement of the Scholarship, will be deducted from the maximum duration of the Scholarship excluding the potential extension period.

g. The Scholarship is for commencement in the relevant research period in which it is offered. Recipients can defer the Scholarship for up to three research periods subject to the approval of their Lead Supervisor. Deferment of the Scholarship for more than three research periods is considered on a case-by-case basis by the Associate Dean (Research Education), or their nominee.

h. Recipients cannot transfer the Scholarship to another area of research or change their lead supervisor without the prior approval of the Associate Dean (Research Education), or their nominee.

i. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funding.

j. No other amount is payable.

5. Eligibility for Progression

a. The Scholarship is maintained for PhD students by attending and passing the annual progress evaluation, including all the required candidature milestones and remaining enrolled in their PhD.

b. Progression for Master’s by Research students is subject to attending and passing their first annual progress evaluation, Including all the required candidature milestones and subsequent transfer to a PhD program.

6. Leave Arrangements

a. The Scholarship recipient receives up to 20 working days recreation leave each year of the Scholarship and this may be accrued. However, the student will forfeit any unused leave remaining when the Scholarship is terminated or complete. Recreation leave does not attract a leave loading and the lead supervisor's agreement must be obtained before leave is taken.

b. The Scholarship recipient may take up to 10 working days sick leave each year of the Scholarship and this may be accrued over the tenure of the Scholarship. Students with family responsibilities, caring for sick children or relatives, or experiencing domestic violence, may convert up to five days of their annual sick leave entitlement to carers leave on presentation of medical certificate(s). Students taking sick leave must inform their lead supervisor as soon as practicable.

c. The Scholarship recipient may take up to 14 weeks paid maternity leave if the leave is taken during the course of the Project. The Scholarship recipient may take up to two weeks of paid partner/parental leave at the time of birth or adoption if they are not identified as the primary caregiver during the course of the Project

7. Research Overseas

a. Scholarship recipients commencing in Australia may not normally conduct research overseas within the first six months of award.

b. Scholarship recipients commencing in Australia may conduct up to 12 months of their research outside Australia. Approval must be sought from the student's lead supervisor, Head of School, Industry Partner Organisation and the Higher Degree by Research Administration Centre (HDRAC), and will only be granted if the research is essential for completion of the degree. All periods of overseas research are cumulative and will be counted towards a student's candidature. Students must remain enrolled full-time at the University and receive approval to count time away.

c. Scholarship recipients are normally expected to commence their degree in Australia. However, Scholarship recipients who are not able to travel to Australia to start their degree, may commence their studies overseas only if they have applied for their student visa and with the approval of their lead supervisor and Associate Dean (Research Education)

8. Suspension

a. The Scholarship recipient cannot suspend their award within their first six months of study, unless a legislative provision applies.

b. The Scholarship recipient may apply for up to 12 months suspension for any reason during the tenure of their Scholarship. Periods of suspension are cumulative and failure to resume study after suspension will result in the award being terminated. Approval to suspend must be given by both HDRAC and the Associate Dean (Research Education). Periods of study towards the degree during suspension of the Scholarship will be deducted from the maximum tenure of the Scholarship.

9. Changes in Enrolment

a. The Scholarship recipient must notify HDRAC and their lead supervisor promptly of any planned changes to their enrolment including but not limited to: attendance pattern, suspension, leave of absence, withdrawal, course transfer, and candidature upgrade or downgrade. If the award holder does not provide notice of the changes identified above, the University may require repayment of any overpaid stipend and academic tuition fees.

10. Termination

a. The Scholarship will be terminated:

I. on resignation or withdrawal of the student from their research degree, II. upon the student having completed the maximum candidature for their degree as per the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 Policy, III. if a Master’s by Research student does not satisfactorily complete their first annual progress evaluation, complete the required 6 credit points of HDR coursework units, and subsequently transfer to a PhD program, IV. upon submission of the thesis or at the end of the award, V. if the student ceases to be a full-time student and prior approval has not been obtained to hold the Scholarship on a part-time basis, VI. if the recipient receives an alternative primary stipend and/or academic tuition fee scholarship. In such circumstances this Scholarship will be terminated in favour of the alternative stipend and/or academic tuition fee scholarship where it is of equal or higher value, VII. if the recipient does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or VIII. if the recipient commences their degree from overseas without having applied for their student visa IX. if the student ceases to meet the eligibility requirements specified for this Scholarship, (other than during a period in which the Scholarship has been suspended or during a period of approved leave).

b. The Scholarship may also be terminated by the University before this time if, in the opinion of the University:

I. the course of study is not being carried out with competence and diligence or in accordance with the terms of this offer, II. the student fails to maintain satisfactory progress, III. the student fails to attend and pass their annual progress evaluation and complete 12 credit points of HDR coursework units by the end of year 2, or IV. the student has committed misconduct or other inappropriate conduct.

c. The Scholarship will be suspended throughout the duration of any enquiry/appeal process.

d. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.

11. Misconduct

a. Where during the Scholarship a student engages in misconduct, or other inappropriate conduct (either during the Scholarship or in connection with the student’s application and eligibility for the Scholarship), which in the opinion of the University warrants recovery of funds paid to the student, the University may require the student to repay stipend amounts and any other payments made to the student in connection with the Scholarship. Examples of such conduct include and without limitation; academic dishonesty, research misconduct within the meaning of the Research Code of Conduct (for example, plagiarism in proposing, carrying out or reporting the results of research, or failure to declare or manage a serious conflict of interests), breach of the Code of Conduct for Students and misrepresentation in the application materials or other documentation associated with the Scholarship.

b. The University may require such repayment at any time during or after the Scholarship period. In addition, by accepting this Scholarship, the student consents to all aspects of any investigation into misconduct in connection with this Scholarship being disclosed by the University to the funding body and/or any relevant professional body.

12. Intellectual Property

a. The successful applicant of this Scholarship must complete the Student Deed Poll supplied by the University of Sydney.

13. Privacy and Confidentiality

a. The successful applicant is required to keep all confidential information disclosed by the ARC, the Industry Partner Organisation or the University of Sydney confidential and ensure it is not disclosed to a third party without the prior written consent of the University of Sydney, the Industry Partner Organisation or ARC, as appropriate, or as required by law.

b. The successful applicant is to comply with the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

14. Publications

a. The successful applicant (Publishing Party) will provide a copy of all proposed publication materials, together with details of how, when and to whom it is proposed to be published, for the approval of the ARC, the Industry Partner Organisation and University of Sydney to a Research Project Schedule to which the publication relates at least 30 days prior to the proposed submission date for publication (Approval Period).

b. Comments and/or reasonable amendments to the publication can be made by ARC, the Industry Partner Organisation and University of Sydney to protect their Confidential Information and/or Intellectual Property provided they are given to the publishing Party in writing with the approval period.

c. If requested, successful applicant must delay publication of the material or submission of the material for publication for a period not exceeding 60 days to allow appropriate registration of any registrable Project IPRs.

15. Acknowledgement

a. The successful applicant agree to acknowledge the ARC’s support in all Material, publications and promotional and advertising materials published in connection with this Agreement. The ARC will make available, on the ARC website, the form of acknowledgement that the successful applicant are to use.

b. The successful applicant agree ARC’s contribution and support of the project is acknowledged in a prominent place and in an appropriate form acceptable to the ARC when, at any time during or after completion of the project, the successful applicant or the researchers or any other party publishes, produces or is involved in promotional material, which is related to the project

c. The successful applicant must acknowledge the support of the ARC and Project ID IH210100030 in the publication, whilst on this Scholarship. Metadata for the Research Output must include the ARC Project ID, list the ARC as a funding source and contain a permanent DOI for the Research Output. If a DOI is not available, then a permanent Uniform Resource Locator (URL) link must be provided instead to the Research Output.

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a. The successful applicant must assist the University meet its reporting requirements as per instruction on the ARC website. .

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d. Ethics approvals must be obtained and held by the successful recipient for any aspects of the research involving humans or animals for the entire duration of this Scholarship.

a. The successful applicant may include material relating to the conduct and conclusions of Research in a thesis authored by the applicant, which will be made publicly available in accordance with the relevant University’s statutes and regulations.

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• Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant 2024 at Flinders University

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Flinders University are offering two fully funded PhD scholarships as part of a 5-year Australian Research Council Discovery Project titled “Tackling crystal methamphetamine supply in rural and regional Australia.” Be part of an innovative and multi-disciplinary project that is exploring the increased availability of crystal methamphetamine (ice) in Australian rural and regional communities. This exciting project involves working with a leading team of criminologists, drug policy scholars and public health scholars to better understand the drivers and impacts of methamphetamine supply across three Australian states (SA, NSW and Victoria) as well as innovative ways to reduce supply and associated harms.

The two PhD students will undertake detailed ethnographic research in one regional community and will reside in and become immersed in the community for at least six months (accommodation to be funded through grant). They will undertake interviews with local stakeholders and observe impacts (social, health, crime) and analyse how and why supply is occurring in that local community. One PhD student will focus on the impacts of drug law enforcement on methamphetamine supply whilst the other will examine the factors facilitating or hindering community resilience to methamphetamine.

The PhD projects will be based at Flinders University with periods of extended fieldwork in regional communities in SA, NSW and Victoria. The students will be supervised by Associate Professor Caitlin Hughes – Criminologist and Drug Policy Researcher (principal supervisor); Professor Mark Halsey – Criminologist; and Professor Jacqueline Bowden, Director of the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction. Each are leading experts in their fields. Each student will also be supported by their own regional community supervisor. 

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Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

he scholarship includes:

• An indexed stipend valued at $33,000 per annum tax free for 3 years, with possible extension;
• A supportive environment to learn leading-edge research methods and become an expert in your area;
• The opportunity to work in a team and tackle a criminological, public health and organised crime issue of national significance.

To be eligible for the award of this scholarship a student must:

• Be an Australian citizen; or New Zealand citizen; or have been granted permanent resident status; and
• Meet  PhD admission requirements  including: have an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least  AQF Level 8 ), including a research component of at least 6 months full-time study achieving Distinction (75%) OR including evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant; and
• Be available to commence as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University in first quarter of 2025, if not sooner; 
• Have a driver’s license;
• Undertake a National Police Criminal History Check.

It is desirable for applicants to also have:

• Experience in ethnographic or qualitative research 
• Experience in criminology and/or drug and alcohol research
• Lived experience living in a rural or regional community 

To apply please complete the attached  Higher Degree by Research Scholarship Application  Form, and send your application with supporting documentation to Associate Professor Caitlin Hughes via email at  [email protected] . Please include in your email a copy of your CV and academic transcripts together with a covering letter outlining your relevant qualifications, research experience and reasons for applying for the scholarship.

Please note that successful scholarship applicants  must also  apply for, and be admitted to, HDR candidature at Flinders University in order to receive the scholarship. 

For any further questions about this scholarship opportunity please email  [email protected] .

For more details, visit  Flinders University website.

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Australian Research Council's (ARC) PhD Scholarships, Australia

Publish Date: Jul 06, 2016

The Australian Research Council (ARC) is a Commonwealth entity and advises the Australian Government on research matters, administers the National Competitive Grants Programme, a significant component of Australia's investment in research and development, and has responsibility for Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

The Australian Research Council (ARC) plays an important role in the provision of Government support for research in Australia and our mission is to deliver policy and programmes that advance Australian research and innovation globally and benefit the community.

In seeking to achieve its mission, the ARC supports the highest-quality fundamental and applied research and research training through national competition across all disciplines. Clinical and other medical research is primarily supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council. In addition, the ARC brokers partnerships between researchers and industry, government, community organisations and the international community.

The outcomes of ARC-funded research deliver cultural, economic, social and environmental benefits to all Australians.

Established as an independent body under the Australian Research Council Act 2001 the ARC reports to an Australian Government Minister, currently the Minister for Education and Training.

The ARC fosters excellence, partnerships and the highest ethical standards in research and research training in all fields of science, social sciences and the humanities. 

The ARC is the primary source of advice to the Government on investment in the national research effort. The ARC:

• supports the highest quality research and research training through national competition in all fields of science, social sciences and the humanities,
• brokers partnerships between researchers and industry, government, community organisations and the international community.

ARC funding programmes come under the umbrella of the National Competitive Grants Programme. Through the NCGP—a significant component of Australia's investment in research and development—we deliver, on average, around $800 million per year to the most dynamic researchers in Australia. Our grants are competitively awarded to individuals, research teams and large scale centres through two broad arms under the NCGP: the ARC Discovery Programme, with a primary focus on supporting individuals and small teams; and the Linkage Programme, which creates links outside universities, with industry and other partners, and stimulates research impact. ARC Research Centres, within the Linkage Programme, build research scale and focus and strengthen major research partnerships and networks.

Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assesses research quality within Australia's higher education institutions and will give government, industry, business and the wider community assurance of the excellence of research conducted.  It will also provide a national stocktake, by research discipline areas, of research strength against international benchmarks.

About sholarship

Two Australian Research Council (ARC) PhD Scholarships are available at University of Wollongong, Australia for prospective applicants who are interested in pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, specializing in autonomous agent and multiagent systems, agent-based coordination, negotiation, learning, and agent-based modelling and simulation. For more details please contact Dr. Fenghui Ren at email: [email protected].

Study subject

PhD in Autonomous Agent and Multiagent Systems/Agent-based Coordination, Negotiation, Learning/Agent-based Modelling and Simulation.

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ARC and University of Wollongong

Availability

These scholarships are offered once only to two prospective students. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified. The application will be closed when both scholarships are allocated.

Payment Information

The value of these scholarships is AUD$24,653 (per annum). These scholarships are paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years with an option for a 6 month extension.

Eligibility

These scholarships are for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours First Class, Masters by Research or equivalent. Both domestic and International prospective students are welcomed to apply.

Selection Criteria

All applicants will be equally considered and evaluated based on their education background, research and/or working experience.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship, you must send your latest CV with a cover letter to Dr. Fenghui Ren at email: [email protected].

For more information click "Further official information" below.

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You will complete this program under academic supervision.

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• complete a compulsory research methods course
• receive training in research integrity and ethics
• select studies in qualitative and quantitative research techniques
• complete a thesis/project which demonstrates your original contribution to the field and your ability to communicate complex or original research for peers and the community to an international standard

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Research methods courses step you through the literature review and preparing your research proposal for confirmation of candidature. They are taught in large discipline groups.

You may need to complete an ethics module to ensure your research is ethical and responsible.

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You may elect to take (where relevant) electives in qualitative or quantitative research techniques once data collection has begun. You can use your own data to explore different research analysis techniques. Your supervisor will help you decide when you should take these electives.

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*The maximum duration of the PhD program is 4 years full-time and 8 years part-time. However, candidates are expected to complete their program within 3-4 years full-time equivalent and 6-8 years part-time equivalent.

*The maximum duration of the PhD program is 4 years full-time. However, candidates are expected to complete their program within 3-4 years full-time equivalent.

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• A bachelor's degree requiring at least four (4) years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology subjects that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year.  OR
• A master's degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average; OR 
• A master's degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average;  OR
• Evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.

At RMIT a grade of distinction represents academic achievement of 70% or higher and a high distinction is 80% or higher.

If you are a current master by research candidate, you are able to apply for a transfer to a doctor of philosophy program through the process prescribed in the  RMIT Higher Degree by Research policy .

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

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Research proposal and supervisor.

You must attach a substantive research proposal that is 2 to 5 pages in length which articulates the intent, significance and originality of the proposed topic using the following headings:

a) title / topic b) research questions to be investigated in the context of existing research/literature in the area c) significance and impact of the research d) methodology / research tasks required to undertake the research e) particular needs (e.g. resources, facilities, fieldwork or equipment that are necessary for your proposed research program, if applicable).

Your application will not be considered if you have not discussed your research topic with a proposed senior and associate supervisor or joint senior supervisors. You must provide the names of the academic staff in the school you have applied to and with whom you have discussed your proposed research.

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

• IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
• TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit  English language requirements and equivalency information .

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at  RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP) .

You can gain entry to this program from a range of RMIT four-year  Bachelor and Honours degrees  or  Postgraduate  or Masters by Research programs.

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If you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen you may be eligible for a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place where your tuition costs are funded by the Commonwealth Government under the RTS and you have full exemption from tuition fees.

Acceptance in an RTS place is very competitive and places are granted on the condition that you meet annual progress requirements and complete within the allotted time for your program and your status as a part-time or full-time candidate.

This means a maximum of 2 years for a full-time Masters by Research or 4 years for a PhD (or the equivalent part-time).

Contact the School of Graduate Research for more information.

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Up-to 5 PhD scholarships in Astrophysics at the University of Western Australia

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The  University of Western Australia (UWA)  node of the  International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR)  invites applications for up-to five fully-funded PhD scholarships to start in mid-2024. Scholarships are currently available in a number of different research areas, with details of each possible scholarship outlined below.  All scholarships cover tuition fees, living allowance support and research/travel expenses. For details about ICRAR/UWA's PhD program, including eligibility requirements, visit the  ICRAR/UWA webpage .

ICRAR is one of Australia’s top astronomical research institutes. Established in 2009 as a high profile equal joint venture between Curtin University and UWA, ICRAR is a leading organization in the international Square Kilometre Array project. ICRAR/UWA hosts a vibrant and friendly research environment where PhD students carry out cutting-edge projects in observational and theoretical astrophysics, often including work in "Big Data" methodologies and technologies. ICRAR/UWA researchers play leading roles in programs that exploit state-of-the-art radio telescopes, exquisite multi-wavelength datasets, and the latest galaxy formation models run on powerful HPC facilities. Situated on the Swan River, UWA is one of Australia’s most picturesque campuses. Its open courtyards, lush and verdant, are a place to study and relax, taking advantage of Perth’s beautiful climate. 

Currently available scholarships:

1. UWA Research Training Program (RTP) International PhD Scholarship (1 position available) - This scholarship is only available to international students (not an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen) but can be undertaken in any of the research areas at ICRAR-UWA. A full list of currently available postgraduate projects found here . Please contact named supervisors or [email protected] directly for further project information.

2. Simon Driver ARC Laureate Fellowship PhD Scholarships (1-2 positions available) - Prof Simon Driver is currently advertising 1-2 positions (depending on applicant suitability) to work on projects associated with his ARC Laureate Fellowship - “Unveiling the mass of the Universe: stars, gas, plasma and dark matter”. Projects will be focused on i) The space-density and properties of very low mass galaxies with LSST and Euclid, and/or ii) Mapping the Dark Matter and exploring methods for optimal halo-mass estimation. For further details of each project, please contact Prof Driver directly at [email protected] . Special consideration will be given to female Australian or Indigenous students to balance the existing team. 

3. Measuring Motions in the Local Universe with Next Generation Methods and SKA-VLBI (1 position available) - Drs Maria Rioja and Richard Dodson are currently offering 1 position to work on ultra-high precision astrometry with the next-generation radio facilities via a jointly-funded ARC and UWA position. The project will focus on development of the MultiView VLBI using the Australian Geodetic array (AuScope) with the University of Tasmania, which will provide the first high-precision astrometric measurements of Methanol Masers in the inner quadrants of our Galaxy. For further project details please see here and/or contact the supervisors directly.

4. Cosmic powerhouses: The birth, death, and legacy of black hole jets (1 position available) - Dr Tessa Vernstrom is currently offering 1 position to explore Active Galactic Nuclei from the EMU and POSSUM ASKAP surveys. The project will focus on the determination of AGN trigging mechanisms and the impact of AGN on their host galaxies. For further project details please contact Dr Tessa Vernstrom directly at [email protected]

Applicants interested in any of the above projects are requested to send: i) a 1-page cover letter including their proposed project of interest, ii) a CV, iii) academic transcripts, iv) proof of English Language proficiency (see below), and v) a copy of their masters or bachelor thesis, to [email protected] by  Thursday 29th Febaruary 2024 . Applicants are also requested to arrange for two reference letters to be sent directly to [email protected] by the deadline. Applicants should comply with the UWA's English language requirements and meet the eligibility requirements found here . Importantly, applicants are only deemed eligible for the award of a scholarship if they have a combined thesis plus coursework WAM average mark of above 75% in an existing qualifying degree. Further information can be found in the UWA advice for applicants .

ICRAR/UWA is committed to equity and diversity, and encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities.

If you have any questions regarding PhD applications at ICRAR/UWA or the selection process, please contact Dr Luke Davies at [email protected] .  

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Prof Adil Bagirov

Research interests

• Optimisation
• Non-smooth analysis
• Non-smooth optimisation
• Global optimisation
• Operations research
• Data mining
• Optimisation methods in Machine Learning
• Optimisation of water distribution systems
• Computational intelligence

Short biography

Received a master degree in Applied Mathematics from Baku State University, Azerbaijan in 1983, and the Candidate of Sciences degree in Mathematical Cybernetics from the Institute of Cybernetics of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences in 1989 and PhD degree in Optimisation from Federation University Australia (formerly the University of Ballarat), Ballarat, Australia in 2002. Worked at the Space Research Institute (Baku, Azerbaijan), Baku State University (Baku, Azerbaijan), Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (Moscow, Russia). Dr. Bagirov is with Federation University Australia (Ballarat, Australia) since 1999. Currently holds the full Professor position at this university. He has won five Australian Research Council Discovery and Linkage grants to conduct research in nonsmooth and global optimization and their applications. He was awarded Australian Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow and Australian Research Council Research Fellow. He is EUROPT Fellow 2009. His main research interests are in the area of nonsmooth and global optimisation and their applications in data mining, regression analysis and water management. Dr. Bagirov has published two books on nonsmooth optimization and its applications, one edited book and more than 160 journal papers, book chapters and papers in conference proceedings.

Qualifications

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Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant - Indigenous PhD scholarship – ‘The Great Exhibitions and their Lost Indigenous Objects’

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Higher Degrees Research

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We are seeking an outstanding candidate for an Indigenous PhD scholarship for an ARC Indigenous Discovery Project titled ‘The Great Exhibitions and their Lost Indigenous Objects’. This exciting project is a based on a partnership between researchers at Deakin University (as the lead organisation), Flinders University, the Australian National University, the University of Tasmania and the University of Queensland. Overseas research partners include the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Cambridge and the Musee du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac in Paris.

We are seeking to appoint an Australian Indigenous candidate for this position.

This Indigenous PhD scholarship will be based at Flinders University, Adelaide, working with Principal supervisor Prof. Penny Edmonds and another member of the Flinders staff. Associate supervision will be provided by one or more other members of the research team located within Australia.

The candidate will work with the project team to locate Australian Indigenous objects and representations from South Australia and the Northern Territory sent to Australian and intercolonial exhibitions up to 1939.

The larger ARC Research Project aims to rediscover the Australian Indigenous objects sent overseas to the Great Exhibitions of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Such objects acted as powerful forms of cultural, political, and economic display, and a form of imperial and colonial projection. The project will excavate the hidden histories of Indigenous people involved in these events and the many objects lost to Australia. Through collaborative work at community dialogues, the project will repatriate knowledge and remake connections between objects, museums, and Indigenous people. In doing so, it will bring contemporary Indigenous perspectives to global attention, generate new exhibition possibilities and influence international museum practice.

The candidate will have the opportunity to research relevant objects in museum collections and archives in several states of Australia and also engage with cultural representatives of the places researched. Overall, it will contribute to finding significant objects in collections and telling new stories of Australia and its near neighbours.

The scholarship includes:

• An Indigenous PhD stipend valued at 50k per annum (2024 rate) tax free
• The scholarship will be awarded for 4 years
• A Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the award of this scholarship a student must:

We are seeking to appoint an Australian Indigenous candidate for this position. Applicants must:

• Be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and   
• identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and  
• be accepted as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander by the community in which they lived; and 
• be currently admitted, or be eligible for admission and have applied for admission, to a higher degree by research at Flinders University.
• be an Australian citizen; or New Zealand citizen; or have been granted permanent resident status;
• meet PhD admission requirements including: have an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least  AQF Level 8 ), including a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study achieving Distinction (75%) OR including evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant; and
• be available to commence as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University in semester 1, 2025.
• A background in Indigenous Studies, heritage and history, or museums and material culture studies or similar is desirable. 

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ADMISSION to HDR

Those who apply for the scholarship opportunity that have not already applied for admission to a relevant HDR must also apply.  Instructions on how to apply for admission can be found here: https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/apply/apply-research-degree/how-to-apply

By lodging this separate application, applicants acknowledge:

• The ‘Supervisor confirmation’ must refer to the application for this scholarship
• The applicant is successful in being awarded the scholarship

APPLICATION

Prior to submitting an application for the scholarship, prospective applicants are advised to contact the Project lead, Prof Penny Edmonds via email ( [email protected] ) to discuss your interest and eligibility in the opportunity.  The Project lead may invite you to apply and request (add relevant docs you might want) a copy of your CV together with a covering letter outlining your relevant qualifications, experience, research experience and reasons for applying for the scholarship. 

Applicants will be shortlisted and interviews will be held the week commencing 29 th  October, 2024.  Outcomes will be released by 15 November, 2024.  (interviewing is not mandatory as project leads may select their preferred candidate by advising student finance and scholarships via Service one.)

The successful candidate will ideally begin by January 20 th  2025, subject to negotiation (and not later than April 2025)

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