MRIWA Odwyn Jones PhD Scholarship
The MRIWA Odwyn Jones PhD Scholarship is offered annually by the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) to encourage and enable a candidate of exceptional research promise to undertake a PhD degree in any discipline relevant to the minerals industry at a university in Western Australia.
The scholarship is named in honour of pioneering Western Australian mining researcher and educator Emeritus Professor Odwyn Jones AO.Eligibility
This scholarship is open to all suitably qualified applicants, both domestic and international.
The scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit, with applicants judged on proven academic record, individual research potential, and the quality of a detailed research proposal submitted along with their application.
How to Apply
Application for a MRIWA Scholarship requires completion of a detailed application form and research proposal, as described at https://www.mriwa.wa.gov.au/scholarships/phd-scholarship-program/
Complete all eligibility requirements and submit the required documents to scholarships@mriwa.wa.gov.au by the closing date.
Required Documents
- IELTS (or equivalent) documentation where applicable
- Academic transcript(s) providing evidence of graduation in a relevant undergraduate degree
- Two signed references from academics familiar with your research to date
Confirmation of application for a PhD or other relevant program at the chosen host university
Contact Dr Geoffrey Batt for further information – geoffrey.batt@mriwa.wa.gov.au
Payment Method
Subject to a successful applicant’s ongoing acceptance and compliance with the terms and conditions, stipend payments totalling $40,739 per year will be made on a fortnightly basis.
Up to $5,820 per year, administered by the host institution, will also be made available to support the program of research undertaken.