The University of Wollongong (UOW) and University of Surrey (UoS) are invited to apply for its Joint Dual Degree PhD Scholarships in a Paradigm Shift in IoT Connectivity and Sensing for the academic year 2024-2025.

The scholarship is available to talented domestic and international candidates who want to pursue an PhD degree program at the university.

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian public research university located in Wollongong, New South Wales, about 80 km south of Sydney. Established in 1951 as a division of the New South Wales University of Technology, UOW became an independent institution in 1975. UOW is ranked 12th in Australia and 162nd in the world by QS World University Rankings 2024. The university is dedicated to solving real-world problems through its research institutes and centres, and is committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Application Deadline: 31 July 2024

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Wollongong (UOW) and University of Surrey (UoS)
• Department: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Stipend scholarship and fee waiver (no less than AUD $34,000, indexed annually)
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Multiple
• Nationality: Domestic and International students
• The award can be taken in: Australia and the UK

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the University of Wollongong and the University of Surrey within the Information & Communication Technology field.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:

1. Academic Qualifications: Hold a 1st class Honours degree or its equivalent in a discipline relevant to the doctoral research area, or a Masters by Research degree demonstrating advanced knowledge and research capability.
2. Preparedness for Doctoral Research: Provide a compelling case detailing how their academic and professional training has prepared them for the demands and challenges of doctoral research.
3. Alignment with Career Aims: Articulate how the doctoral research will contribute to their long-term career aims and professional goals.
4. Recognition and Achievements: Demonstrate a record of excellence, including multiple prizes, awards, or significant research outputs relevant to their academic field and indicative of their potential for significant contributions to their area of study.
5. Professional Experience: Outline any professional experience and convincingly argue its relevance to their doctoral project.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online via the application form linked below. Required documents include:

• Academic Transcripts
• CV detailing educational background, professional experience, awards, prizes, and other achievements relevant to the field of study
• Proof of English proficiency (for international students)
• Evidence of Achievements: Documentation of any prizes, awards, or significant research outputs that demonstrate the candidate’s excellence in their field
• In place of a research proposal, upload a document that includes the project title, relevant supervisor’s name, and a personal statement (maximum 500 words). This statement should make a compelling case for your consideration by addressing the five eligibility criteria and detailing how your previous experiences have prepared you for doctoral research and this project, and explaining how this PhD will advance your career aspirations.

Benefits

Candidates will receive a stipend scholarship and fee waiver. The stipend scholarship will be no less than AUD $34,000, indexed annually for the term of the scholarship.

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