Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Engineering Science (Research) DomesticScholarship Opp[...]

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Engineering Science (Research) Domestic Scholarship Opportunities at Faculty of Engineering

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Graduate Research Degrees:

1. 3291 - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2. 3292 - Master of Engineering Science (Research)

Duration:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - 3.5-year fixed-term appointment
• Master of Engineering Science (Research) - 2-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: AUD 36,063 per annum (tax-free stipend)

Monash Engineering is a leading global centre for research consistently placing highly in international ranking lists. We engage with industry and other world leading institutes to carry out pioneering research that benefits society and changes the world around us. Our world-class researchers are driven by a passion and commitment to leaving a more sustainable legacy for future generations.

We are committed to training the next generation of research leaders through our graduate research degrees. Our students have the opportunity to make an impact and solve real world issues in a stimulating, supportive environment with access to cutting edge facilities.

The Opportunity

Expressions of interest are sought from outstanding domestic candidates for Master’s by Research or PhD study in all departments within the Faculty of Engineering. These departments include:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

To be eligible to apply for domestic postgraduate research scholarships an applicant must be an Australian citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident or a New Zealand citizen.

Your application will be looked upon favourably if you:

• Graduated in the top 10% of your year level
• Graduated from a well-ranked university
• Have authored peer-reviewed research publications
• Possess excellent written and verbal English skills

Note: applicants who already hold a PhD degree will not be considered.

Applicants must show excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to conduct self-motivated research. They should have either completed or be in the process of completing a Bachelors H1 Honours Degree or already hold an H1E Bachelors and/or Masters degree. Candidates who are in the process of completing their H1 degree will be considered. Masters by Engineering Science (Research) degree students have the option to upgrade to a PhD degree based on academic performance during their candidature.

Application Process

1. To apply for a graduate research degree and/or scholarship at Monash Engineering, please follow the following steps:
2. A Monash Engineering research degree can be completed in any field of research where sufficient expertise and resources are available. You need to investigate the many research areas within the faculty and identify supervisors that are working in your field of interest. Information on finding a supervisor can be found here.
3. Submit an expression of interest. Once you have identified a supervisor in the research area of your choice, complete the Expression of Interest form and submit this directly to the potential supervisor or the relevant department’s administrative staff. Please note the submission of the Expression of Interest does not constitute a formal application for a Research Degree.
4. Obtain an invitation to apply. If after assessing your Expression of Interest the potential supervisor has the suitable resources and expertise to take you on as a graduate research student, you will be supplied with an Invitation to Apply. All applicants are required to upload a copy of their invitation to apply with their formal application. Applications without this will not be considered.
5. After you have received an invitation to apply, you can then proceed to submit an application via the online application portal.

Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations, and pays its respects to their elders, past and present.

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