Applicants for a Dean’s Excellence in Science Scholarship are required to make contact with potential supervisors before submitting their application.

Domestic applicants

Domestic applicants must complete and submit the online application for the Australian and University Postgraduate Awards as advertised on the UWA website by the advertised closing date (31 October 2016).

International applicants

International applicants can use the online enquiry form that helps us match your research interests with potential supervisors.

International applicants must complete and submit the online application for the IPRS scholarships as advertised on the UWA website by the advertised closing date (being 31 August 2016).

Domestic and international applicants

The Future Students website gives general information on how to identify a supervisor.

Our PhD Opportunities in Science web pages provide information on a selection of specific research projects.

These scholarships are available for new applicants only.

Please note: IPRS applicants should submit an online application through iAthena

Important dates

Selection for a Dean’s Excellence in Science PhD Scholarship is a merit-based and highly competitive process. Candidates will be selected in accordance with the following criteria:

Demonstrated academic excellence through current studies

Demonstrated high quality, innovative research capacity

English Language achievement

Applications will be reviewed and final selections decided by a committee comprising The Dean of the Faculty of Science, and a minimum of two Heads of School and academic staff.