Overview

• Key application dates
• How to apply
• After you apply

Key application dates

This course has four scholarship application rounds per year. Applications for admission may be submitted at any time of the year. However, to be considered for a scholarship, you must submit your application before one of the scholarship deadlines listed below.

Applicants with confirmed external funding (such as a scholarship from another body) may be considered outside the standard rounds – see the Fees & scholarships tab for details.

Important notes on applications

• If you submit an application outside the published deadlines, we may hold it for the next selection round.
• The University assesses applications only after receiving all required documents and referee reports.

Scholarship application deadlines

You'll automatically be considered for most graduate research scholarships when you apply for your course. No separate application is needed. Some scholarships have additional eligibility criteria, separate application methods or earlier internal deadlines. Explore additional available scholarships and check the relevant application timelines.

Upcoming intakes and key dates (scholarship application rounds 2027)

How to apply

Step 1 – Review entry requirements and eligibility

• Review the Entry requirements tab for the academic qualifications, English language requirements and selection criteria for this course.
• The Faculty of Engineering and IT offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) as well as a Master of Philosophy (PhD). We recommend that you familiarise yourself with both programs before deciding which is most suitable for you.

Step 2 – Find a prospective supervisor

Before applying, you must have written support from an academic supervisor.

To find a supervisor and a research project, you can:

• Find a research supervisor on Find an Expert – filter to researchers available for supervision
• Explore research project opportunities on Find an Expert, and submit an expression of interest where one is available
• Search for your research topics of interest to find and contact prospective supervisors directly.

You can also explore research areas and themes through your faculty’s schools and research institutes.

When contacting a supervisor, include the following documents:

• Copies of all higher education transcripts, including a grading scale
• A current CV or resume outlining relevant experience
• A summary of your intended research area or a research proposal
• Any publication information.

Step 3 – Gather your supporting documentation

As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:

• Transcripts: Scanned colour copies of all your higher education transcripts, completion statements, and grading schemes. If you have completed a thesis or research component that does not include a numeric grade and is ≥50% of your entire program, provide a copy of the thesis, the Examiner’s reports and an Academic Report for Ungraded Thesis form. Send the form to the most senior academic in the relevant department of your tertiary institution involved in the assessment of your thesis/research component and ask them to respond before the closing date of the round that you are applying for.
• CV or resume: Detail your education, work experience and any prior research output. Use the sample format for the required CV as guidance.
• English language evidence: Exemptions may apply. Check the English language requirements page to confirm whether you need a test, then see the Entry requirements tab for accepted tests and scores for this course.
• Referees and referee reports: Contact details for academic or employer referees who can speak to your recent study or work. Notify your referees that they may be contacted by the University before you submit. When you submit your application, your referees will be emailed a link to access the Graduate Research Referee tool, and they must provide their references using this online tool. You will be notified when they submit a reference. All references must be submitted using the online tool.
• Research proposal: See detailed guidance below.
• Evidence of supervisor endorsement: An email or letter of confirmation from your intended supervisor. See Step 2 above.

You will also be required to attend an interview, either after contacting a potential supervisor or after submitting your application. We'll provide you with the necessary details as needed.

Preparing your research proposal

For this course, you must prepare a research proposal of up to 500 words. As a general framework, your proposal should address:

• Research topic: What are you planning to research, and why does it matter? What is your proposed thesis title?
• Aims and focus: What will your research achieve, and what are your research questions?
• Key concepts and theories: What are the academic concepts and theories informing your study?
• Approach and methodology: Outline your methodology and how you'll pursue your research questions.
• Rationale: Why is this faculty or school the right environment for your research? Consider its strengths and your supervisor's expertise.
• Bibliography: Include a list of relevant references.

Step 4 – Submit your application

• Submit your application online using the course code MR-PHILEIT
• For detailed instructions, see the Applications submission guide
• The University assesses complete applications received by the deadline for that selection round
• The assessment process can take up to 12 weeks before an outcome is finalised.

After you apply

• For details on what happens after you apply – including confirmation, assessment, outcomes, and accepting an offer – see the Offers and Enrolments page
• Once you’ve accepted your offer, explore the Getting started guides on the Graduate Research Hub for your next steps – or browse them now to see what’s ahead.

Overview

• Key application dates
• How to apply
• After you apply

Key application dates

This course has four scholarship application rounds per year. Applications for admission may be submitted at any time of the year. However, to be considered for a scholarship, you must submit your application before one of the scholarship deadlines listed below.

Applicants with confirmed external funding (such as a scholarship from another body) may be considered outside the standard rounds – see the Fees & scholarships tab for details.

Important notes on applications

• If you submit an application outside the published deadlines, we may hold it for the next selection round.
• The University assesses applications only after receiving all required documents and referee reports.

Scholarship application deadlines

You'll automatically be considered for most graduate research scholarships when you apply for your course. No separate application is needed. Some scholarships have additional eligibility criteria, separate application methods or earlier internal deadlines. Explore additional available scholarships and check the relevant application timelines.

Upcoming intakes and key dates (scholarship application rounds 2027)

How to apply

Step 1 – Review entry requirements and eligibility

• Review the Entry requirementstab for the academic qualifications, English language requirements and selection criteria for this course.
• The Faculty of Engineering and IT offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) as well as a Master of Philosophy (PhD). We recommend that you familiarise yourself with both programs before deciding which is most suitable for you.

Step 2 – Find a prospective supervisor

Before applying, you must have written support from an academic supervisor.

To find a supervisor and a research project, you can:

• Find a research supervisor on Find an Expert – filter to researchers available for supervision
• Explore research project opportunities on Find an Expert, and submit an expression of interest where one is available
• Search for your research topics of interest to find and contact prospective supervisors directly.

You can also explore research areas and themes through your faculty’s schools and research institutes.

When contacting a supervisor, include the following documents:

• Copies of all higher education transcripts, including a grading scale
• A current CV or resume outlining relevant experience
• A summary of your intended research area or a research proposal
• Any publication information.

Step 3 – Gather your supporting documentation

As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:

• Transcripts: Scanned colour copies of all your higher education transcripts, completion statements, and grading schemes. If you have completed a thesis or research component that does not include a numeric grade and is ≥50% of your entire program, provide a copy of the thesis, the Examiner’s reports and an Academic Report for Ungraded Thesis form. Send the form to the most senior academic in the relevant department of your tertiary institution involved in the assessment of your thesis/research component and ask them to respond before the closing date of the round that you are applying for.
• CV or resume: Detail your education, work experience and any prior research output. Use the sample format for the required CV as guidance.
• English language evidence: Exemptions may apply. Check the English language requirements page to confirm whether you need a test, then see the Entry requirements tab for accepted tests and scores for this course.
• Referees and referee reports: Contact details for academic or employer referees who can speak to your recent study or work. Notify your referees that they may be contacted by the University before you submit. When you submit your application, your referees will be emailed a link to access the Graduate Research Referee tool, and they must provide their references using this online tool. You will be notified when they submit a reference. All references must be submitted using the online tool.
• Research proposal: See detailed guidance below.
• Evidence of supervisor endorsement: An email or letter of confirmation from your intended supervisor. See Step 2 above.

You will also be required to attend an interview, either after contacting a potential supervisor or after submitting your application. We'll provide you with the necessary details as needed.

Preparing your research proposal

For this course, you must prepare a research proposal of up to 500 words. As a general framework, your proposal should address:

• Research topic: What are you planning to research, and why does it matter? What is your proposed thesis title?
• Aims and focus: What will your research achieve, and what are your research questions?
• Key concepts and theories: What are the academic concepts and theories informing your study?
• Approach and methodology: Outline your methodology and how you'll pursue your research questions.
• Rationale: Why is this faculty or school the right environment for your research? Consider its strengths and your supervisor's expertise.
• Bibliography: Include a list of relevant references.

Step 4 – Submit your application

• Submit your application online using the course code MR-PHILEIT
• For detailed instructions, see the Applications submission guide
• The University assesses complete applications received by the deadline for that selection round
• The assessment process can take up to 12 weeks before an outcome is finalised.

After you apply

• For details on what happens after you apply – including confirmation, assessment, outcomes, and accepting an offer – see the Offers and Enrolments page
• Once you’ve accepted your offer, explore the Getting started guides on the Graduate Research Hub for your next steps – or browse them now to see what’s ahead.