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PhD and MPhil Scholarships in Ocean Engineering/Science, Australia

Unlock your potential in ocean sciences! UWA is offering scholarships for PhD and MPhil students in areas such as oceanography, geotechnical engineering, and marine ecology. Begin your academic journey with world-class resources and expert guidance.

The scholarship program is open to international students with a master’s or honours degree, achieving first-class honours (WAM 80+ or HD) who want to complete a PhD degree program at the university.

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Established in 1911, the University of Western Australia (UWA) is the oldest university in Western Australia and the sixth-oldest in Australia. Located in Crawley, Perth, UWA is recognized as a leading research-intensive institution and is part of the prestigious Group of Eight, which comprises Australia’s top universities known for their research capabilities. UWA is renowned for its strong emphasis on research, with over 40 research centers and institutes dedicated to various fields.

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: The University of Western Australia (UWA)
  • Department: Oceans Graduate School
  • Course Level: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
  • Award: AUD $37,500 (stipend)
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: Several
  • Nationality: International
  • The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Open to all international students.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any ocean-related field offered by the Oceans Graduate School, including oceanography, hydrodynamics, offshore geotechnical engineering, coastal engineering, marine geoscience, and marine ecology.
  • Admissible Criteria:
    • Applicants must hold a master’s or honours degree with a final result of first-class honours (WAM of 80+ or HD).
    • Applicants must secure supervision from an academic staff member within the Oceans Graduate School.
    • Applications must be received before the closing date for the school to consider them for the scholarship.

How to Apply

  1. Communicate with academic staff within the Oceans Graduate School to confirm supervision availability for your research project.
  2. Visit the PhD or MPhil course tabs on UWA’s online portal. Click on the ‘Enquire here’ button to create an account and submit an application.
  3. Clearly indicate that you are applying for this scholarship in your application.
  4. For enrolled PhD/MPhil students: Express interest by contacting the Graduate Research School via askUWA.

Benefits

The scholarship offers a stipend of AUD $37,500 to support successful candidates pursuing PhD or MPhil programs at UWA.

Key Dates

  • Open Date: 25 November 2024
  • Close Date: 28 February 2025
  • Start Date: Before 31 May 2025

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