The Women in Engineering Research Scholarship was established in 1993 to assist women of high academic quality with an interest in a research and/or academic career.

The Faculty of Engineering at The University Of New South Wales (UNSW) is offering "Women in Engineering Research Scholarship" to outstanding female students undertaking PhD research programs.

Experience the excitement of being at the leading edge of engineering research. Join one of our top research teams working within the research themes of:

Fundamental and Enabling Research
Resources and Infrastructure for the Future
The Digital Future

Research may be undertaken in the Schools of:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Sciences and Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
• Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
• Surveying and Spatial Information Systems

Tenure

• $30,000 pa (equivalent to a UNSW Research Excellence Award – 2008 rate shown - for Scholarships awarded from 2009)
• Scholarship holders in 2009 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 must commence their research before 31 March of the same year, or the award will be allocated to another applicant.

Why Engineering at UNSW?

The Faculty of Engineering at UNSW:

• Is acknowledged within Australia and internationally for its excellence in both pure and applied research
• Is the largest Engineering faculty 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 and teaching 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 Women in Engineering Research Scholarship is only available to female 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 equivalent) from a recognised institution.
• Students must be commencing in their first year of a full-time PhD program.
• Students must undertake full-time study as an internal PhD candidate in the Faculty of Engineering, UNSW.

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.

Application Information

The scholarship is awarded for a Session 1 commencement. Applications normally close 31 October.

Application must be made on the Women in Engineering Research Scholarship application form.

Applicants for the Women in Engineering Research Scholarship who want to be considered for a Session 1 Faculty of Engineering Research Scholarship must submit an application under the APA/UPA scheme by the due date (normally 31 October for a Session One commencement, see the Graduate Research School website: http://www.grs.unsw.edu.au.)

Women in Engineering Research Scholarship Application Form [PDF 81kB].

For further enquiries 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.