Exciting scholarship opportunities are now available for Australian and international graduates.
Keep reading to find out more, then proceed to the application form.
Scholarship or Association?
There are two ways to join the College. Both will make you a full member - no matter where your funding comes from.
Option 1: Apply to become an Associate
If you
already have your own funding and have started a PhD in a related
discipline at either the University of Melbourne or one of the German
partner universtities, this is the option for you. An Associate of the
College has the same rights and responsibilities as someone who receives
a scholarship. You will participate in our seminar and curriculum
programs, as well as the international exchange (travel stipends can be
provided).
Our
selection criteria for Associates, in order, are: (1) your academic
track record, (2) the relevance of your PhD topic to the College's
research focus and (3) the suitability of any existing supervisors to
the College's network.
Option 2: Apply for a College scholarship
Nine PhD scholarships are currently available: six for Australian students and three for international students.
- Australian Student Scholarships:
Australian students are eligible for a University of Melbourne scholarship of $24,567 per year (tax free) over three years, plus a travel stipend. The travel stipend will cover the cost of travel to Berlin for a period of six months during your PhD. While it is compulsory to spend six months in Berlin working with colleagues at the Postdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, this work can be done over two three month periods, three two month periods or one six month period - depending on research and other requirements. - International Student Scholarships:
Students from countries outside Australia are encouraged to apply for the University of Melbourne International Scholarship worth approx. $25,000 per year (over 3.5 years). This special scholarship includes a fee waiver to the value of $30,000 per year over three years. University of Melbourne international PhD students will also be required to spend six months at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research or another German partner universities. Note that eligibility requirements are currently under review and will be announced on 1st of March 2013.
PhD topics
Available
PhD projects are listed on this webpage and will be updated regularly.
If one of these projects interests you, please contact the relevant
supervisor for more information.
We also
strongly encourage you to pursue an original idea - provided it falls
within the College's overall research focus, you will be most welcome.
IMPORTANT: Contact potential supervisors
Your
supervisors are the most important mentors during your PhD, so you
should contact them as soon as possible. If you have any questions,
please do contact any of the supervisors listed on this website. While
no interview is required before you submit your application, to be
accepted as an Associate or scholarship student you must discuss your
project directly with your potential supervisor.
Application Deadline for Scholarships: 31 March, 2013
Your
can apply to be an Associate any time. If you are applying for a
scholasrhip, the deadline is 31 March, 2013. Please note there will be
more opportunities in the future, including those based in Germany (with
the six month research visit in Australia).
The application process
The
application process is quite straightforward. Using the online
application form, submit the following paperwork: your CV, a cover
letter explaining why you want to join the College, a sample piece of
your work (e.g. a former seminar paper) and your up-to-date academic
transcript.
After
reviewing the applications, we will invite potential PhD students to an
interview. If accepted, you could start your PhD at any time before
October 2013.
We will review and respond to any applications within three weeks of the 31 March, 2013 deadline.
If you
are interested in pursuing a PhD in one of these exciting research
fields, and being part of a team of world class researchers, we strongly
encourage you to apply.
Eligibility
Please
note that the eligibility requirements (nationality, english language
proficiency etc.) for the three currently available international
scholarships are currently under review. We will announce the finalised
eligibility requirements on 1st of March on this site.
Please
contact us, if you have any questions: Either via our contact form or
via Susannah Powell, but please do not hesitate to contact supervisors
directly (email addresses available via Susannah).
Application Deadline : 31 March 2013
