PhD Studies starting in 2008

Thank you for your interest in studying a PhD within the School of Earth Sciences at The University of Melbourne. For students commencing in 2008, we are offering a wide range of PhD projects in the fields of Geology and Meteorology. See link below for examples of possible project topics.

• Example Projects

There is also the possibility of designing a project topic compatible with your research interests. This would be done in consultation with a member of our academic staff. Staff profiles and their research interests can be found here.

Eligibility: Applicants are normally required to have completed a four-year honours degree (or equivalent) with a result of at least H2A in Geology, Meteorology, or a related discipline (e.g., Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science).

The application process detailed below is relevant for Australian or New Zealand Citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents only. International Students should seek information here. The application process consists of two important steps:

Contact the School's postgraduate coordinator (contact details below) who will discuss your application with you, and direct you towards potential supervisors. Once we have identified a possible supervisor and project for you, you are ready to move to step 2.

Information on available scholarships for local students can be found here:
http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/pgrad/available/local/index.html

Applications for available scholarships should be made through the SCHOLS website:
http://pgschols.acs.unimelb.edu.au/

The closing date for scholarship applications is October 31, 2007.

Instructions and information regarding the application for admission to (probationary) PhD candidature can be found here: http://www.sgs.unimelb.edu.au/prospectivepg/application/phdapplication/.
This application is submitted to the School of Earth Sciences.

Please visit the following webpages for further information about The University of Melbourne and The School of Earth Sciences:

www.unimelb.edu.au

www.earthsci.unimelb.edu.au

www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au

The School of Earth Sciences :

The University of Melbourne is ranked in the top 25 Universities in the world, and is currently ranked number one in Australia. Within the University, the School operates an array of major equipment laboratories, other research facilities, support laboratories and field equipment. These include laboratories for Scanning Electron Microscopy, Electron Microprobe Analysis, and McIdas Meteorological Imaging Systems along with a range of minor analytical, experimental and support facilities, Multi-Collector ICP-Mass Spectrometry, Argon Dating and Noble Gas Mass Spectrometry, Helium thermochronometry, Fission-track analysis, Luminescence dating and Cosmogenic isotope chemistry. The School has an extensive network of Macintosh and PC computers, and several UNIX workstations and X-Terminals in support of its research and teaching functions.

Melbourne :

Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria, has been called the world's most livable city. It is a genuinely international city with a vibrant arts scene, a multicultural population, cosmopolitan cafes, restaurants and pubs, world renowned sporting events and much much more.