Enhance your career prospects with a PhD scholarship from
the Faculty of Engineering at The University of New South
Wales (UNSW).
Scholarships are being offered to outstanding PhD students
for research programs starting in Session 1 and 2 of each
academic year. The Scholarships are being offered by all ten
schools of the Faculty of Engineering, which includes the
schools of:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical and Industrial Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
- Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
- Mining Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Photovoltaic Engineering
- Surveying & Spatial Information Systems
Tenure
- Scholarship holders in 2008 receive $20,427 a year for the full 3 years of a PhD program.
- Scholarship holders in 2008 undertaking a PhD are eligible for a Supplementary Engineering Award (SEA) valued at $8,000 per annum (taxable). Conditions apply. No application is required.
- Students commencing in Session 1 must commence their research
before 31 March of the same year, or the scholarship will
be allocated to another applicant.
- Students commencing in Session 2 must commence their research
before 31 August of the same year, or the scholarship will
be allocated to another applicant.
Availability
The Faculty of Engineering Research Scholarship is available
for the commencement of Session 1 and Session 2 of each academic
year.
Why Engineering at UNSW?
The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW:
- Is acknowledged internationally for its excellence in
both pure and applied research
- Is the largest faculty of its type in Australia and offers
the most extensive range of qualifications in engineering
- Works collaboratively with industry and the wider community
in the development of local and off-shore research activities
How will you benefit?
A PhD from the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW provides advanced
training and a challenging program leading to globally recognised
qualifications and enhanced career opportunities. Holders
of qualifications in engineering from UNSW are frequently
offered the most interesting, challenging and rewarding positions
in industry.
Eligibility
- The Scholarship is only available to applicants who are
Australian or New Zealand citizens or who are permanent
residents of Australia.
- Applicants must have completed or expect to complete an
appropriate degree with Honours I or II/1 from a recognised
institution.
- Student must be commencing in their first year of a full-time
PhD research program
- Students must enrol in a full-time PhD research program
Overseas Applicants
The University administers the Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (EIPRS) scheme (funded by the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST)) and the University International Postgraduate Awards (UIPA) scheme (funded by UNSW). These scholarships are highly competitive and the required information is available from the UNSW Graduate Research School (GRS): http://www.grs.unsw.edu.au.
Selection Process
Selection is based on academic achievement and research potential.
Closing date for applications for commencement in Session
1 is 31 October
Closing date for applications for commencement in Session
2 is 30 April
No separate application is required. Applicants for this award will be considered based on their application for the APA/UPA scheme. Detailed APA/UPA information and application forms are available from the UNSW Graduate Research School (GRS): http://www.grs.unsw.edu.au.
For further enquires please contact:
Faculty of Engineering,
General Administration & Scholarships
The University of New South Wales
NSW SYDNEY 2052 AUSTRALIA
Telephone: +61 2 9385 6429
Fax: +61 2 9385 5456
Email: scholarships@eng.unsw.edu.au
Applicants should note that the scholarships and their conditions (including availability and value) are subject to review and the closing dates or awards may vary from year to year.
Scholarships are payable for the duration specified above, subject to the continued satisfactory progress of the recipient.
