Candidates for these PhD scholarships are expected to:
- Hold undergraduate or postgraduate degrees with research experience in science education;
- Have strong understanding of relevant science concepts and educational theories;
- Demonstrate an aptitude for research through their analytical skills and creative thinking;
- Be able to work in a team setting and take responsibility for their individual tasks; and
- Possess excellent spoken and written communications skills.
Curtin University Information
Founded in 1966, Curtin University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Perth (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Western Australia. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Kalgoorlie, Northam, Sydney, Miri and Singapore. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, Curtin University (Curtin) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Curtin University (Curtin) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 53 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Australian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for these PhD scholarships are expected to:
- Hold undergraduate or postgraduate degrees with research experience in science education;
- Have strong understanding of relevant science concepts and educational theories;
- Demonstrate an aptitude for research through their analytical skills and creative thinking;
- Be able to work in a team setting and take responsibility for their individual tasks; and
- Possess excellent spoken and written communications skills.
Offered Benefits
This scholarship covers the tuition fees [$36,400/year] and the living stipend [$27,596/year] for three years.
Application Process
Interested applicants should contact Dr Mihye Won (please visit our website for the contact details) with their CV, transcripts, short statements of purpose (1 page) and English test results (IELTS or TOEFL for international applicants). Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
Scholarship is subject to approval of admission at Curtin in the HDR course.
Applications can be made immediately and will remain open until the position is filled.