Please attach the following documents as a single Word or PDF not exceeding 10MB. (How do I reduce the size of a PDF?)
Please name your files to include your Lastname, for example: Lastname-CV.doc
Curriculum vitae
Please upload your detailed CV including any relevant publications and conference proceedings.
Letter of motivation
This is a 1-2 page statement detailing the applicant’s research interests. The statement can include potential research areas, topics and methodologies. It should also include why Sydney, why the Discipline, where your funds will come from and who you might like to work with.
Undergraduate transcript including grading scales
If the course is not complete an interim transcript should be provided. Academic transcripts do not need to be certified at this stage.
Additional undergraduate transcript including grading scales
If the course is not complete an interim transcript should be provided. Academic transcripts do not need to be certified at this stage.
Postgraduate transcript including grading scales
If the course is not complete an interim transcript should be provided. Academic transcripts do not need to be certified at this stage.
Additional postgraduate transcript including grading scales
If the course is not complete an interim transcript should be provided. Academic transcripts do not need to be certified at this stage.
Indicative research proposal
The indicative research proposal is a brief document with a maximum length of 1500 words (if desired, applicants may add a paragraph outlining other research interests at the end of this document.) The indicative proposal is intended to provide a starting point for discussion with your appointed supervisor. This discussion will lead to a draft research proposal that must be attached with the formal application.
The indicative research proposal may include:
- Description of the project – what is your research question/hypothesis?
- Brief review of literature in the area that you may be aware of.
- Expected research contribution – what do you expect your research to contribute to existing knowledge. Is it innovative and/or original?
- The proposed methodology – qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods?
- Potential data sources.
English proficiency results
If you have not completed tertiary studies taught in English you must supply your English proficiency results.