The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) offers three scholarships annually to support postgraduate research training in any discipline relevant to the Minerals Industry in Western Australia: The MRIWA Odwyn Jones PhD Scholarship, The MRIWA PhD Scholarship for Women (open to women applicants only) and The MRIWA Indigenous Scholarship (open to Indigenous Australian applicants only). These scholarships are intended to encourage and enable students of exceptional research promise to undertake higher degrees by research at universities in Western Australia.
MRIWA scholarships are awarded to students undertaking eligible post-graduate research relevant to the minerals industry of Western Australia. Applications can be considered from candidates studying or intending to study in any field consistent with MRIWA’s current Research Priority Plan.
MRIWA postgraduate scholarships are available to both domestic and international applicants (subject to the conditions of award) and are tenable at any university in Western Australia.
MRIWA Scholarships provide payment of an annual stipend of up to $36,047 and an allowance of $5,151 to support research and travel costs for up to three years, with the possibility for a six-month extension. Further information about the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia and its scholarship program can be obtained by visiting the website linked.
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
Complete all eligibility requirements and submit the required documents, including a completed MRIWA scholarship application form and a research proposal endorsed by potential supervisors at the proposed university, to scholarships@mriwa.wa.gov.au by the closing date.
Further information about the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia and its scholarship program can be obtained by visiting the website linked.