2011-2012 MMI-CSIRO PhD Materials Science Scholarship for International Students, Australia

Call for scholarship applications for The MMI-CSIRO Materials Science PhD Scholarship Program at the University of Melbourne.
Study Subject(s):Materials Science
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Melbourne Materials Institute (MMI) of the University of Melbourne and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:
Open to both local (Australian citizens and permanent residents) and international students. Successful applicants will be required to satisfy the entry requirements for a PhD at the University of Melbourne.
The key academic requirements that applicants must meet are
(i) completion of tertiary studies that are at least equivalent to a four-year honours degree at an Australian university, and
(ii) completion of a research project/component as part of their tertiary studies that accounts for at least 25% of their year’s work at 4th year or Masters level. Recipients of this prestigious scholarship program are expected to hold a first class honours degree or GPA above 3.6 or equivalent.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The MMI-CSIRO Materials Science PhD Scholarship Program is a newly established research initiative between the Melbourne Materials Institute (MMI) of the University of Melbourne and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) to support outstanding prospective PhD candidates in the areas of materials science including physics, chemistry, chemical and bimolecular engineering, mechanical engineering, microbiology, medicine, dentistry, immunology and other related fields.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: Applicants should submit their EOI as soon as possible. It should be submitted by 4pm(EST), Friday, 29th July 31, 2011 at the latest for consideration in the 2011-2012 round, but the scholarships will remain open until filled
Further Scholarship Information and Application