Western Australian Government Minerals Research Institute’s International PhD programmes

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from all over the world as well as Australia
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD in any subject offered by the university
• Admissible Criteria: Both international and domestic candidates are welcome to apply.
• Female candidates from across the world are eligible to apply

Offered Benefits

Each scholar is given $30,000 a year over three years.  The MRIWA will provide the following:

• Odwyn Jones scholarship: Value of no less than $30,000 annually
• MRIWA research funding for women: Value of no less than $30,000 annually

Application Process

• How to Apply: Individuals are first required to enrol in a doctoral research degree at your preferred university. You must receive and accept an enrolment offer from the University for a Research Degree first before applying to MRIWA for a scholarship.
• Supporting Documents: Once you receive your offer from your university, provide an Expression of Interest (EOI) to MRIWA. Your EOI must include the following and send [email protected]

1. Section A – Personal details: Applicant name, Nationality, Contact details: residential address, telephone and email, IELTS (or equivalent) documentation, where applicable
2. Section B – Relevant qualifications: Research credentials including details on qualifications and awards/recognition received, Summary of related professional experience, if any, Two (2) signed references from academics familiar with your research to date
3. Section C – MRIWA Scholarship Categories: Which opportunities are being applied for (i.e. Odwyn Jones Scholarship or MRIWA Research funding for Women), Statement of Intent for interest in MRIWA scholarship
4. Section D – Research proposal: Letter of offer from university, Research proposal title, Research proposal overview (max. 50 words), Proposed academic supervisors and signed endorsement from them of the proposal, University Faculty, Research proposal detail including, research problem, objectives, methodology and project plan outlining timeframes, Demonstration how the research proposal: aligns to MRIWA’s RPP (max. 50 words); will provide benefit to WA (max 100 words)

• Language Requirement: Applicants must have proficiency in the English language (writing, reading, speaking)