Higher Degree by Research - Expression of Interest

Thank you for your interest in a higher degree by research (HDR) at the University of Western Australia.

HDR study is overseen by experienced research academic(s), so provisional confirmation of supervision is your first step on the path to admission.

You will need to identify potential supervisors and you should be informed about their research. You can identify potential supervisors through the UWA Research Repository by keyword search. Please contact potential supervisors directly with your research proposal, CV and academic transcripts to seek supervision.

If you are seeking a RTP stipend scholarship, applications need to be submitted via the online portal iAthena, during the designated application round, after you have secured supervision.

If you have already confirmed academic supervision at UWA, and you are either:

self-funded, or
sponsored, or
applying for a project-specific scholarship, or
applying for a CSC (UWA-China) scholarship, or
a domestic student seeking the offer of a place without a stipend,

You may submit a formal application using the PDF application form at this link.

HDR admission requirements are detailed here.

Ad hoc and project-specific scholarships can be viewed here.

Advice on research proposals can be found here.

Please contact applications-grs@uwa.edu.au if you have further questions.

Latest News

RTP scholarships:

The next RTP scholarship round for international applicants is open July 1 - August 31, 2023 for commencement in 2024.

The next RTP scholarship round for domestic applicants is open September 1 - October 31, 2023 for commencement in 2024.

(as at 22/03/2023)

I acknowledge that all documents and information provided in this EOI web-form, is correct and that any misleading or false information will result in my EOI submission and/or subsequent application being rejected by UWA.*

yes, I agreeno, I disagree

Full Name:*

First NameFamily Name

Gender:*

FemaleMaleNon-binaryUn-disclosed

Date of Birth:

dd/mm/yyyy

Country of Citizenship:*

Country of Birth:

E-mail:*

myname@example.com

Skype:

Enter your skype address, if you are prepared to be contacted via this method

Upload passport bio page or other official photo identification*

pdf file only

Have you previously applied to or studied at The University of Western Australia? If yes, provide your 8 digit student ID below.

Are you using an education agent? If yes, list their name and their company below.

Which course are you interested in?*

Proposed start date:*

e.g. July 2021

I would like to study:

Full-Time (Note: International students are required to study full-time due to visa requirements)Part-Time

Which of the above schools does your proposed research topic align with?*

Which research area within the School does your proposed research topic belong?

explore the School links above

Title of your proposed research:

0/25

Upload a brief summary (2-3 pages) of your proposed research

pdf file only

If you have identified potential supervisor(s), please list their name(s) below. Otherwise, leave it blank:

Has your nominated supervisor agreed to supervise?

YesNo

What is your anticipated funding source?*

Details/other:

Year of Study:*

yyyy - yyyy

Degree Name:*

WAM/GPA:*

Standard course duration: *

University Name:*

Country:*

Have you completed this degree?*

CompletedIncomplete

What is your expected completion date?

Did you complete a supervised research dissertation or thesis as part of this degree?*

Dissertation or thesis completedNo dissertation or thesis

What academic result did you achieve for the dissertation or thesis? *

Grade or mark

Upload your academic transcript and proof of completion in one PDF document (including the grade scale)*

pdf file only

Do you have another qualification?*

YesNo

Other qualifications/degrees (for example, a Bachelor's dgree)

Year of Study:*

yyyy - yyyy

Degree Name:*

WAM/GPA:*

Standard course duration:*

University Name:*

Country*

Have you completed this degree?*

CompletedIncomplete

Did you complete a supervised research dissertation or thesis as part of this degree?*

Dissertation or thesis completedNo dissertation or thesis

What academic result did you achieve for the dissertation or thesis? *

If you have more qualifications/degrees, please list them here:

Upload your academic transcript and proof of completion in one PDF document (including the grade scale)*

pdf file only

Have you ever completed or commenced a research doctorate (PhD) degree or are you engaged in research that could contribute to the award of a PhD?*

YesNo

If yes, what date did you start?

Indicate which English language competency test you have completed:*

Test result/score:*

include your overall score as well as scores for individual bands

Date of test:*

needs to be within the last two years

If you are planning to take an English language test in the future, indicate which test you intend to sit and when you plan to sit the test.

Name of test:

Date of test:

Upload your English test result*

pdf file only

Include a brief abstract of your thesis using no more than 250 words.*

0/260

Upload a copy of your thesis

pdf file only

Have you had research published in a peer-reviewed international academic journal?*

YesNo

Using a standard reference style, list your publications here and upload a copy of the first page of each.

Upload your research publications in one PDF document

pdf file only

Do you have any conference papers published as Proceedings?*

YesNo

Using a standard reference style, list your conference papers and upload a copy of the first page of each.

Upload your conference papers in one PDF document

pdf file only

Upload your resume*

pdf file only

9. SUBMITTING YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Please click the 'Submit' button below.

Your Expression of Interest will be assessed and you will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible.

We look forward to receiving your submission.

I have uploaded (or sent via email) my thesis*

YesNoI don't have one

I have uploaded (or sent via email) my transcripts*

YesNoI don't have any