Monash University Indonesia Inspire Doctoral Scholarship Program (IIDSP)

Admission criteria

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic and English language.

To apply for the PhD program at Monash University, Indonesia, you must have completed:

• a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from Monash University, requiring at least four years of full-time study, which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours degree at H1 or H2A level, or
• a course leading to a master’s preliminary qualification at a level rated by the relevant department, school and committee as equivalent to an honours class 1 or 2A degree, and
• a master’s degree that entails work normally including a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full time equivalent year of work including a thesis. It is normally expected that a grade of honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiners' reports will be taken into account; or
• have qualifications which in the opinion of the research committee are deemed equivalent.

Note:

For students graduating from Indonesian universities, where the GPA scale ranges from 1.0 to 4.0, an H2A classification typically requires a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Meeting the minimum admission criteria alone does not guarantee acceptance into the PhD program. Supervisor alignment is a crucial factor in the selection process.

Your research interests and expertise must align with an available supervisor. To assess this, the Monash Indonesia Research Office (MIRO) will review all required documents submitted as part of your application. The office will then liaise with relevant academics to determine whether a suitable match exists.

You will be notified via email if this alignment has been confirmed. Only candidates who meet both eligibility requirements and supervisor alignment will be invited to proceed to the next stage of the application process.

1. Submit via Email Application

To apply for the Indonesia International Doctoral Scholarship Program (IIDSP), please follow the steps below. All applications should be submitted by email to mi-hdr@monash.edu. Before you apply, make sure you:

• Gather all required documents
• Check your eligibility criteria carefully
• Identify potential supervisor, research topic, and justification – Provide the name of your potential supervisor, your selected research topic, and a brief justification based on your experience and/or publications.
• Abstract of your draft Expression of Interest (EOI) - (EOI) Research Proposal.
• Official academic transcripts – Copies of transcripts for all previous qualifications, including the grading scale and proof of completion (e.g., GPA 3.6/4.0).
• CV/Resume – Include relevant experience, publications, and research background.
• English language proficiency evidence – If applicable, submit proof of meeting the language requirements.

2. Email submission details

When submitting your application, please use the following subject line:

IIDSP Application – [Your Full Name]

3. If shortlisted for IIDSP, applicants will be asked for the following:

• Revised EOI statement
• A short video with your application:
  • Length: 3 minutes
  • Content: Explain why you would make a strong candidate
  • Format: Upload your video online and share a link in your email
  • Important: Ensure permissions are set so the committee can view it without restrictions