Higher Degree Research Scholarship Expression of Interest Form

International Applicants only

This form should be read in conjunction with the Guidelines for Ranking Higher Degree
Research Scholarships.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Student ID Number

Family Name

Telephone Number

Given Name/s

Email address:

Are you currently enrolled in a research higher degree at Western Sydney?

Yes

No

Are you currently enrolled or have you completed the Master of Research
degree at Western Sydney?

Yes

No

School/Institute of current or
proposed enrolment:
PROPOSED RESEARCH
Current/proposed thesis title:

Current/proposed supervisor:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Please list all qualifications that you have completed or are currently enrolled in:
Year awarded

Name of degree

Name of Institution/University

Have you published in refereed journal, presented at conferences or produced creative output?
Output # 1

Output # 2

Output # 3

Output # 4

Year
Names of Authors

Title of Article/Piece
of Work

Name of journal/
conference/exhibition
etc

ISSN/ISBN number

Publisher

Describe your research experience:

Do you have any professional experience directly related to the proposed research?

Output # 5

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
All applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency. For more information about
the Universitys requirements please visit the web:
http://www.westernsydney.edu.au/international/home/admissions/entry_requirements
Please indicate how you satisfy the Universitys English proficiency requirements:

I completed a degree that was taught in English

I completed an appropriate English language test less than 2 years ago and achieved the
outcomes required by the University (eg IELTS/TOEFL)

RESEARCH CASE
All applicants are required to provide a 250 word research case. The case should identify the extent
to which the applicants undergraduate, postgraduate and research experience aligns with the
proposed field of research, the strengths of the supervisory panel, and the research goals of the
University. The Research Case should be written in conjunction with your proposed/current
supervisory panel.

SIGNATURE AND DECLARATION

I declare that all the information submitted in this form is true and complete.
Name of applicant

Signature of applicant

Date

HOW TO SUBMIT THIS FORM

Please email this form together with the following documents to the relevant HDR Director. If you
are eligible the HDR Director will send you an invitation to apply and an application form.
Academic transcripts
CV
Research Institute

HDR Director

Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment

Associate Professor Markus Riegler

hieinfo@lists.uws.edu.au

Institute for Culture and Society

Professor Greg Noble

g.noble@westernsydney.edu.au

The MARCS Institute

Dr Paul Breen
p.breen@westernsydney.edu.au

School

HDR Director

School of Business

Associate Professor Meg Smith

business.research@westernsydney.edu.au

School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics

Dr Nick Tothill
n.tothill@westernsydney.edu.au

School of Education

Dr Chwee Beng Lee

chwee.lee@westernsydney.edu.au

School of Humanities and Communication Arts

Dr Matthew McGuire
m.mcguire@westernsydney.edu.au

School of Law

Associate Professor Susan Armstrong

sm.armstrong@westernsydney.edu.au

School of Medicine

Dr David Mahns
HDR_SOM@westernsydney.edu.au

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Professor Hannah Dahlen

h.dahlen@westernsydney.edu.au

School of Science and Health

Dr Graham Jones
graham.jones@westernsydney.edu.au

School of Social Sciences and Psychology

Professor Adam Possamai

a.possamai@westernsydney.edu.au