PhD Scholarship Expression of Interest
Applications close on Monday 3 August 2020

Melbourne Social Equity Institute This expression of interest form will be used to establish your eligibility for an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship. Following an initial short-listing, you may be invited to submit a full, formal application to the relevant Faculty. Any decisions based on this Expression of Interest and subsequent interviews will be conditional on you submitting a formal application and meeting all of the University’s eligibility requirements. Details of the University’s entry requirements for the PhD can be found at: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/6rnj

CONTACT DETAILS
First Name	Last Name
Email Address
Phone Number/s
Mailing Address
Your intended mode of study	☐ Full time ☐ Part time

RELEVANT ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Please list prior tertiary qualifications and degrees completed (in chronological order)
Degree
Major
Year Completed
University/Institution
Mode	☐ Full time ☐ Part time	Length
Final Year Grade	Course Average Grade
Next Degree
Major
Year Completed
University/Institution
Mode	☐ Full time ☐ Part time	Length
Final Year Grade	Course Average Grade

Additional degrees may be included by copying the table above.

NOTE: All applicants need to satisfy the University of Melbourne's requirements for entry into the PhD program.

PREVIOUS ACADEMIC AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS OR PRIZES
Title 1
Awarded by
Year of Award
Title 2
Awarded by
Year of Award
Title 3
Awarded by
Year of Award

Additional awards may be included by copying the table above.

Have you completed any substantial pieces of research as part of your previous degrees?

☐ Yes	☐ No

If YES, please provide a brief description. Where applicable, include title, research completion year, degree and year level of project, minimum word length of the research output, number of points or proportion of year's assessment and the nature/type of research undertaken (up to 250 words)

Please list any research publications you have authored or co-authored with full bibliographic details.

Please outline any study (include research training such as research method subjects) or work experience that is relevant to your PhD proposal or that has required you to develop relevant research and writing skills (up to 100 words)

REFEREES
Referee 1: Title and Name
Department and University
Email Address
Phone Number
Referee 2: Title and Name
Department and University
Email Address
Phone Number

ATTACHMENTS

Please include the following along with this application:

☐	Curriculum Vitae (up to 2 pages)

☐	A brief research proposal (up to 2 pages). Outline preliminary ideas, key research questions, methodologies, relevant conceptual and theoretical approaches; address how the project fits into the specific research program

☐	Academic Transcripts

☐	If applicable, include Masters/honours thesis examiners' reports

SUBMISSION ADVICE
Please *combine this completed form and all attachments into a single file and rename it as follows: 2020-Your Name-EOI [*Several free online tools are available on the internet] Please email this file to social-equity@unimelb.edu.au
NOTE: Your EOI is the first stage in applying for this particular PhD opportunity. If successful, you will be given assistance with the next stage: applying and gaining acceptance through the Faculty’s admissions process.
Thanks for your interest. If you have any questions about this PhD opportunity or the application process please contact Associate Professor Cathy Vaughan | c.vaughan@unimelb.edu.au or Charlene Edwards | charlene.edwards@unimelb.edu.au