Postgraduate Research - Programs and Scholarships
Interested in research programs?
The Division of Information and Communication Sciences offer full time and part time research programs which can lead to a qualification of PhD Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy.
Interested in applying for a scholarship?
Macquarie University offers scholarships for domestic and New Zealand students, as well as international students.
* Available for Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian residents.
** Available for international students.
| Scholarship | Links | Departments | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarships (MQRES) | MQRES Scholarships in ICS (topic descriptions and supervisor details) | Physics, Computing, Mathematics and Electronics |
| * | Australian Postgraduate Award Scheme (APA) | HDRO Scholarships | |
| * | Australian Postgraduate Awards Industry (APAI) | ||
| * | ICT (CSIRO / ICS) Scholarships | ICT (CSIRO / ICS) Scholarships (topic descriptions) | |
| * | Scott Johnson Memorial Scholarship | Opportunities at CoACT | Mathematics Centre of Australian Category Theory |
| * | PhD Scholarship: Quantum Information Science - available until filled | HDRU Scholarships or Description (doc) |
Physics |
| * | ARC PhD Scholarships: Training Simulation | HDRU Scholarships | Computing |
| ** | Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) | HDRU Scholarships | Physics, Computing, Mathematics and Electronics |
| ** | Various other Scholarships for International Students | Macquarie International | |
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2 MQRES MIMIX | HDRU Scholarships | Electronics |
* ** |
5 MQRES | HDRU Scholarships | Computing |
* ** |
3 MQRES | HDRU Scholarships | Physics |
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3 MQRES | HDRU Scholarships | Mathematics |
| ** | China Scholarships Council | HDRU CSC Scholarships | Physics, Computing, Mathematics and Electronics |
The Next Step - How to apply for a research degree in your area of interest
In applying for a research candidature and scholarship, it is important for you to identify a researcher in your area of interest who is prepared and able to supervise you.
Please follow the steps listed below in making your application.
- Identify your area of specific research interest within the department. Please refer to the departmental web sites: Physics; Mathematics; Electronics; Computing for information about research areas, centres and groups, and for contact details of researchers.
- Contact (by email) an academic in your chosen area of interest to discuss your research aspirations and possible project topic. Attach a CV and scanned copies of your academic results to your correspondence. If the supervisor is supportive of your application to Macquarie, then in collaboration with the supervisor, you need to write a brief project proposal and nominate an associate supervisor also.
- Now you are ready to submit an application for research study at Macquarie. The application forms for candidature and scholarship, as well as all admission information is available on the New Students section at the Higher Degree Research Unit (HDRU) web site. Your application must be complete and accompanied by the original copies of all necessary supporting documentation. Please submit your application to the Higher Degree Research Unit.