The Ian Wark Research Institute (The Wark™), at the University of South Australia, is the Australian Research Council Special Research Centre for Particle and Material Interfaces. With 130 staff and postgraduate students, it is recognised internationally as one of Australia’s premier research facilities and a world leader in particle and material interfaces. It is a significant contributor to the ongoing wealth and success of the minerals and other industries in Australia and globally. The Wark conducts its research across four sectors – Mineral Processing, Colloids and Nanostructures, Materials and Environmental Surface Science, and Bio and Polymer Interfaces. The Wark is also a National Centre for Nano and Bio-materials, funded under the Federal Government’s International Science Linkages Program, part of ‘Backing Australia’s Ability II’. It is now the headquarters of the Australian Mineral Science Research Institute, a virtual institute embracing outstanding research teams at the University of South Australia, the University of Melbourne, the University of Newcastle, and the University of Queensland. The Wark has an outstanding reputation in fundamental and applied research and development programs, postgraduate education and technology transfer courses, as well as specialist consulting and testing.
A number of postgraduate research scholarships are available to Australian and overseas citizens to undertake state of the art research in materials science and engineering. Outcomes will add to fundamental scientific understanding, and will have direct application in industry. Applicants should have an Honours degree, or equivalent experience, in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, materials science, metallurgy, metallurgical engineering, or a related field. The successful candidates will be exposed to a vibrant research team environment and will be trained in cutting edge scientific techniques. To be undertaken at University of South Australia.
A number of postgraduate research scholarships are available to Australian and overseas citizens to undertake state of the art research in materials science and engineering. Outcomes will add to fundamental scientific understanding, and will have direct application in industry. Applicants should have an Honours degree, or equivalent experience, in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, materials science, metallurgy, metallurgical engineering, or a related field. The successful candidates will be exposed to a vibrant research team environment and will be trained in cutting edge scientific techniques. To be undertaken at University of South Australia.
Study subject
Materials Science and Engineering
Level
Postgraduate (Research)
Availability
This scholarship is offered annually to 12 people. Open for applications until 31 August (international applicants) and 31 October (Australian applicants).
Payment information
The value of this scholarship is tax-free AU$26,140 minimum per annum (2008 rate). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 2 years if masters or 3 years if PhD.
Research information
This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL SCIENCES, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, OTHER PHYSICAL SCIENCES, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (INCL. STRUCTURAL) OR SCIENCE - GENERAL.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia. There are no restrictions on citizenship.
Application details
To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider.
Main contact
Mr Paul Byrne (Research Degrees Project Officer)
Ian Wark Research Institute
Phone: 08 8302 6520
Email: paul.byrne@unisa.edu.au
Address: University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes SA 5095
Ian Wark Research Institute
Phone: 08 8302 6520
Email: paul.byrne@unisa.edu.au
Address: University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes SA 5095
Closing date
31 August (yearly).
