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The Application Process

1. Expression of interest

To express an interest in undertaking a research degree contact research.student@eng.monash.edu.au or phone +61 3 9905 4635

  • If you know the topic you wish to investigate we can put you in touch with the appropriate department
  • Alternatively, if you wish to work on a Monash project, you can advise us of your research interests and background and we will put you in touch with the appropriate department

2. Prepare a short research proposal

As part of the application process you will submit a research proposal. This does not have to be a detailed statement of intention, rather an indication of your educational background, motivation to undertake research studies, areas of interest and, where relevant, your experience in research or employment history. This information is used to help determine an appropriate research placement.

Further information about how to draft a research proposal is available online at www.eng.monash.edu.au/research/proposal.html

3. Submit your application

Once we have confirmed that the infrastructure is available for your research intentions you will be invited to complete an application form.

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Local students

Download the application form (pdf, 41kb)

Submit your application to the faculty Research Office for assessment. Make sure to include your research proposal and all the required supporting documentation

 
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International students*

Apply now

Submit your application to the Monash University International Student Admissions office and it will be forwarded to the faculty Research Office for assessment. Make sure to include your research proposal and all the required supporting documentation

4. Eligibility and supervision are confirmed

Applicants with a recognised H1 honours degree or a degree judged to be H1 honours equivalent, and applicants with a recognised H2A honours degree or a degree judged to be H2A honours equivalent will be considered for direct entry to the PhD.

5. Offer sent

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Applicant with H2B honours or equivalent undergraduate qualification or Master of Engineering by coursework

Offer for Master of Engineering Science (Research) program sent by the faculty

Students can apply to transfer to a PhD program (with credit) after 12 months candidature. If you intend progressing to PhD your supervisor will assist in formulating a research project accordingly after commencement.

 
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Applicant with H1 or H2A Honours or equivalent undergraduate qualification or

Master of Engineering qualification with a research component of at least 66%. You may be eligible for a direct offer into the PhD program

Faculty approved PhD applications are forwarded to Monash Research Graduate School (MRGS) for final acceptance. MRGS send out the offer.

*International students are advised to consult the Postgraduate Course Guide or visit www.monash.edu.au/international. The guide contains important information on Australian Government requirements and conditions for study in Australia, living costs, course fees, health insurance, working while you study, work rights for your spouse and schooling for your children. Information on Australian visa applications may be obtained from www.immi.gov.au and www.dfat.gov.au/missions