Estimated duration: 30 minutes
Typically, you are eligible for
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a PhD if you have completed at least half a year of relevant research at an Honours or postgraduate level
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an MPhil, also called a Masters by Research, if you have completed any relevant research activity at an Honours or postgraduate level
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a Masters of Research if you have completed a Bachelor in a similar discipline
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a scholarship if you earned a first-class Honours, completed an MPhil or Masters by Research, published two or more papers, or completed equivalent activities
You can never be certain you will be accepted or granted a scholarship until you apply. But, for more information
You might already know the research question you want to explore and the approach you would like to adopt. If not, you could
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use the cool possibilities tool to identify recent, intriguing advances and publications in your field—including publications at this university
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attempt to integrate the ideas or methods from a few of the publications you enjoyed the most
Estimated duration: 2 to 3 hours
unless you already know your topic
Estimated duration: 2 to 3 hours
We want you to study at the University of Wollongong only if we believe this university is most suited to you. We believe this university is suited to you if
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you like a university that blends the technology, infrastructure, and networks of the city with the creativity and wisdom of the region to improve our community and society
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you like a university in which you are regarded as a research partner, or even a leader, who contributes towards improvements to this course, rather than as an apprentice or an assistant
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you want to conduct research that enhances the level of wellbeing, efficiency, equality, and sustainability of society
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you want to be able to study from anywhere in the world
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you have identified a supervisor with whom you feel a sense of connection
To help you decide and to locate possible supervisors
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use the UOW Scholars webpage--a searchable database of supervisors
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use the list of contacts to seek the advice of current or past research candidates in your discipline
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use this link to access opportunities in which you can observe the research at the University of Wollongong, such as presentations from candidates or training sessions.
To decide which course to pursue—such as a PhD, PhD (integrated), MPhil, or Masters of Research
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use this table that clarifies the requirements of each course and who is suited to each course
Estimated duration: 3 days
unless you have completed your proposal
Your research proposal should comprise about 1000 words and should
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outline the problem or controversy you want to solve—and some of the relevant literature
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outline your approach, such as the design, number of studies, and methods
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estimate the budget as well as possible limitations or complications
To help you write this research proposal, you can check these guidelines or consider these resources
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click here to access sample proposals in your field of interest
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use this flow chart to identify and justify suitable approaches
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use this writing program to write as persuasively, precisely, and professionally as possible
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use this document to estimate the budget
Here are the documents you may need to collate before you apply online
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Original or certified academic transcripts—that specify the grades of all subjects, courses, or units completed.
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Portfolio material—if studying in the creative arts
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Evidence of English Proficiency—if your undergraduate was not completed in English
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Evidence of your citizenship, passport, or permanent residency status
Click here to learn who can certify your documents, when necessary. Alternatively, click here if My eQuals has issued digital academic documents to you
Estimated duration: 1-2 hours
Click here to begin. If you have completed the previous steps, you should be able to complete this online form within about 30 minutes