The University of New South Wales is seeking outstanding candidates to take part in PhD Scholarship in Empowering Women in the Era of Construction. The grant is open for the academic year 2023-2024.

The project offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate to pursue PhD study with the potential to work part-time for a government-funded project for domestic and international students.

Established in 1949, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) is an international university in Australia. With increased scales of 4th in Australia and 44th in the world, UNSW is one of the most outstanding universities worldwide. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs in various fields of study.

Why study at the University of New South Wales? The University of New South Wales is extremely determined to advance a suitable community and desires to be Australia’s global university by imparting excellent education. It carefully shapes the leaders of the future. Operating closely with the personal and general sectors to give students real-world knowledge, UNSW has built an academic framework that is understood all over the globe.

Application Deadline: 25 November 2022.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: UNSW Sydney
• Department: Australian Government Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: $40,000 per annum and $10,000 additional research development funding
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 2
• Nationality: Domestic and International
• The award can be taken in

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Domestic and international students are eligible to apply for this application.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded to PhD candidates as part of a government-funded project: Attracting, Retaining and Empowering Women in Construction program offered by the University of New South Wales.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The scholarship is available to a female applicant. Both domestic and international applicants are welcome to apply.
• The candidate must be eligible to enrol in an accredited Research Doctorate at UNSW.
• Applicants for this scholarship will not be considered if they do not meet the minimum UNSW requirements for doctoral candidature.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Candidates are recommended to enrol in a PhD degree program at the university. After being enrolled, applicants can complete the online application form for this award.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• Submit all required documents and any queries directly to Dr Cynthia Wang (wang-at-unsw.edu.au) and A/Prof. Riza Yosia Sunindijo (r.sunindijo-at-unsw.edu.au). The required documents include:
• Completed EOI form
• Your CV and copy of all your academic transcripts
• Names of two academic referees
• Evidence of meeting UNSW English Language Requirements
• One sample of written work appropriate for an academic audience, e.g., undergraduate dissertation, peer-reviewed journal article, etc.
• A draft research proposal outlining the research background, research gap/problem, research aim and objectives, the significance of the research, short literature review, research plan and schedule, and expected research outcomes (no more than 3000 words).
• A “Statement of Purpose” outlining your reasons for applying, how you meet the eligibility criteria, and your personal goals (about 100 words).
• Admission Requirements: To be considered for this program applicant must meet all the entry requirements for the university.
• Language Requirement: If English is not your first language or mother tongue, you should provide evidence of your English language proficiency through one of the entry requirements or language tests.

Benefits

The University of New South Wales will provide $40,000 per annum for 3.5 years, tax-exempt, and $10,000 additional research development funding for the duration of the candidature.

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