Applying for ILWS PhD Scholarships

ILWS Postgraduate Scholarships for 2014 intake

Each year the Institute for Land, Water and Society awards 2 research higher degree scholarships to students keen to work in targeted research areas. Applications are open to new and current Higher Degree by Research students

APPLICATIONS open in August 2013

ILWS research topics include socio-economic, socio-cultural and/or ecological issues associated with our strategic research areas. Projects need not be multi or interdisciplinary, but proposals that encompass integrated approaches will be viewed favourably.

When applying for an ILWS Scholarship, (University Research Centre (URC) Scholarship) applicants need to complete the Application Form and arrange for 2 - Referee Reports to be submitted as per the instructions on the Application form and also need to inform ILWS Business Manager Ms Nikki Scott of the application (tel 02-6051 9992, email ilws@csu.edu.au) with details of the proposed topic and proposed supervisor(s).

For full details on the types of Scholarships available / eligibility criteria / Application form / Referee Report please refer to the following web link: - http://www.csu.edu.au/research/support/research-students/my-hdr/getting-started/scholarship-opportunities/main-round

These scholarships are available to Australian and New Zealand residents only.

The following documents are required to complete your application for an ILWS scholarship:

  1. Evidence of an Honours or Research Masters Degree or equivalent research experience.
  2. A copy of your undergraduate transcripts.
  3. Completed Application form
  4. Two referee reports submitted as per the instructions on the Application form
  5. 500 word outline of the proposed research area including a brief description of how the proposed research fits with the aims of the ILWS.
  6. Nomination of a potential supervisor(s) who is an ILWS member.
  7. Your CV

Applicants are encouraged to seek further information on CSU postgraduate admission and available scholarships schemes at http://www.csu.edu.au/research/support/research-students/my-hdr/getting-started/scholarship-opportunities/main-round

For further information please contact the Research Office via research@csu.edu.au or 02 6933 2578 For ILWS related questions please contact Ms Nikki Scott Ph: 02 6051 9851  Email: ilws@csu.edu.au