How to apply
Step 1: Check the eligibility requirements for our Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Philosophy programs.
Step 2: Find your preferred project or supervisor and email the supervisor to start the conversation about your interest in applying for a graduate research degree under their supervision. Note: Prospective candidates wishing to pursue a PhD in Drug Discovery Biology (DDB) are not required to secure a supervisor initially, as this program spans four years. During the initial year, all students will undergo rotations in three different laboratories before finalising their choice of a supervisor and research project. If you are interested in DDB, kindly fill out the Expression of Interest form. The DDB program is highly competitive.
- Explore our doctoral projects; or
- Find a supervisor from one of our Themes:
Step 3: Express your interest in applying.
- Submit your interest via our online Expression of interest form at least 5-weeks prior to the scholarship closing round date you are applying in. The closing dates can be found under step 5. The time frame also applies for candidature only applications.
You will need to upload the following documents to the form when prompted.
- Academic transcripts (including University grading system)
- English test results (IELTS or TOEFL) - (applicable to international students)
- Up-to-date CV (including details of any research publications)
- A scanned copy of your passport.
- Original research publications (if you are a named author, excluding conference publications and reviews)
- Research Interest (Please outline your research interests relevant to the research theme you are applying for (up to 1-page)
The faculty will do a preliminary assessment of your documents to ensure that you meet the minimum criteria to apply for admission and/or scholarship. Failure to provide the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
All expressions of interest will be considered by the research theme of your prospective supervisor.
Step 4: Attend an Interview
Students who are short-listed, will be invited to attend an interview (approximately 3 weeks before the scholarship closing round date). This includes candidature only applicants.
Step 5: Apply online
Students who are successful at the interview stage will be offered a formal invitation to apply. Note: An invitation to apply does not guarantee admission into the PhD program and/or scholarship.
2024 Dates:
Applicant | Scholarship round | Expressions of Interest closing date | Interview Period | Scholarship Closing date | Enrolment period |
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International | Round 1 | 29 February | 7-19 March | 31 March | July-December 2024 |
Domestic | Round 2 | 30 April | 7-17 May | 31 May | July-December 2024 |
International | Round 3 | 31 July | 8-20 August | 31 August | Jan-June 2025 |
Domestic | Round 4 | 30 September | 7-17 September | 31 October | Jan-June 2025 |