University of Warwick Joint Award

I University of Warwick Logo n 2012, Monash University and the University of Warwick embarked on a partnership that would see two leading research-intensive universities combine their expertise and resources to create an alliance that is at the forefront of excellence and innovation.

The Monash Warwick Alliance Joint Award enables you to study your research degree at both universities, guided by a supervisor from each. You'll have the opportunity to spend 12 months at the partner university, building global networks and intercultural competencies while drawing from the wealth of resources and expertise offered by both Monash and Warwick.

This Joint Award supports enrolment within the Monash faculties of:

Arts
Engineering
Information Technology
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Science

The Monash Warwick Alliance has many areas of ongoing research collaboration including Sustainable Chemistry, Nanomedicine, Psychology, Healthcare Improvement, Migration and Identity, and Advanced Imaging.

New areas of collaboration are still being developed and you are encouraged to visit the relevant Department/Faculty research pages to see specific areas of research strength and to identify a main supervisor at both Monash and Warwick.

What are the benefits of a Monash Warwick Alliance Joint Award?

Discover what a Monash Warwick Alliance Joint PhD can do for you

In 2017 Sze Yin Tan was the first science student to graduate from the Monash Warwick Alliance Joint PhD program. This video explains how the Monash Warwick Alliance Joint PhD enables students to undertake research of global importance at two research-intensive universities in opposite hemispheres.

Testimonial The Monash Warwick Alliance Joint PhD opened up global opportunities for Robbin Vernoij. Read more.

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How to Apply

Fees and Scholarships

Students wishing to undertake the Monash-Warwick Joint PhD can apply for scholarships to support their studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will have simultaneous access to facilities and services at two internationally renowned institutions, and will be supported by a team of exceptional academics across the two institutions.
Throughout the Monash Warwick Alliance Joint PhD, you can expect:
- Supervision from a minimum of two internationally renowned scholars;
- Joint enrolment at two institutions with access to all facilities and resources available to local students;
- Access to professional and academic training at both institutions;
- To be at the forefront of world-leading, innovative research;
- To access and develop professional networks on opposite sides of the globe;
- To develop the academic, professional and personal skills that will enable you to negotiate the global job market as a truly international citizen.
A supervisor's role is to support you and offer guidance, beginning with helping to organise your initial objectives. You will have regular contact with your supervisory team throughout your programme.
Throughout the Monash Warwick Alliance Joint PhD, you will have a minimum of two supervisors, one from each institution.
Your supervisors at Warwick and Monash do not have to come from the same academic discipline.
As long as the supervisors agree that it is appropriate, and they are willing, to co-supervise your project then the supervisors can be from different academic disciplines.
It is also possible to have two supervisors at each university, i.e. a total of four supervisors, in order to facilitate interdisciplinary research.
Students are expected to complete their requirements for their degree within three and a half years, with the opportunity to extend to a possible maximum of four years.
You will have access to all the services and support provided to students at both institutions throughout the programme.
Find out more about the comprehensive range of support and services available for postgraduate researchers at Monash.
You are required to spend a minimum of one year at at one of the Australian campuses of Monash University and one year at the University of Warwick.
You will travel to the other institution to further your research, as discussed with your supervisors; this will usually be in the second year of the programme.
The periods you spend at either institution can be as single blocks of study, or can be split into multiple periods, subject to any funding or visa restrictions.
You should be enrolled in the Monash Warwick Alliance Joint PhD on a full-time basis.
You will be asked to choose the institution at which you wish to graduate. You will receive two certificates, one from each university, that act as a counterpart to each other referring to the joint nature of your degree. The certificates will be physically issued by the institution at which you wish to graduate.

Interested in Supervising?

For prospective supervisors, refer to the intranet page here (sign-in required).

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