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<p class="p1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Dear Colleagues,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Firstly, apologies if you receive this email through multiple channels.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="p2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="p1"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/aY04C4QOPEiYW0XwNsOfYC4j6RT?domain=uwa.edu.au/"><span class="s1">University of Western Australia (UWA)</span></a> node of the <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/gZIYC5QPXJigKjBrmsOhoCkyVFp?domain=icrar.org/"><span class="s1">International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research
(ICRAR)</span></a> is inviting applications for its PhD program from <b>domestic students</b> (Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or UWA graduate) to start in 2025. If you know of any suitable candidates, please forward them the information
below or ask them to contact Dr Luke Davies directly at <a href="mailto:phd_uwa@icrar.org">
<span class="s2"><span style="color:blue">phd_uwa@icrar.org</span></span></a>.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="p3"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="p4"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="p4"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">ICRAR/UWA Domestic PhD Scholarships<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="p4"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="p5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">ICRAR is one of Australia’s top astronomical research institutes. Established in 2009 as a high profile equal joint venture between Curtin University and UWA, ICRAR is a leading organization in the international
Square Kilometre Array project.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="p5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">ICRAR/UWA hosts a vibrant and friendly research environment where PhD students carry out cutting-edge projects in observational and theoretical astrophysics, often including work in "Big Data" methodologies and technologies.
ICRAR/UWA researchers play leading roles in programs that exploit state-of-the-art radio telescopes, exquisite multi-wavelength datasets, and the latest galaxy formation models run on powerful HPC facilities. Situated on the Swan River, UWA is one of Australia’s
most picturesque campuses. Its open courtyards, lush and verdant, are a place to study and relax, taking advantage of Perth’s beautiful climate. PhD scholarships are available for
<b>domestic students (Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or UWA graduates)</b> covering tuition fees, health insurance, living allowance support and research/travel expenses. For details about ICRAR/UWA's PhD program, including eligibility
and potential projects, see <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/GmQyC6XQ4LfV9O542CmiNC5NT4g?domain=icrar.org/"><span class="s1">here</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="p3"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="p6"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Applicants should also comply with the <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/0xOiC71R2NTE6pDB5TNs0CovU74?domain=uwa.edu.au"><span class="s3">UWA's English language requirements</span></a>
and must provide evidence of English proficiency with their application. <b>Importantly, applicants are only deemed eligible for the award of a UWA-funded scholarship if they have a combined thesis plus coursework WAM average mark of above 75% in an existing
qualifying degree. </b>Further information can be found in the <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/bLwiC81V0PTOMvoyVhotECyp_5K?domain=uwa.edu.au"><span class="s3">UWA advice for applicants</span></a> and
<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/_QLYC91WPRTRK3GwyC1u9CqFlXh?domain=uwa.edu.au"><span class="s2"><span style="color:blue">research scholarship page</span></span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="p6"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Applications are invited through the University’s
<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/A-4bC0YKPviJWo1AOuLCYC9zTOt?domain=researchdegrees.uwa.edu.au/"><span class="s2"><span style="color:blue">HDR Application Portal</span></span></a>, and must include a CV, academic transcripts, a copy of their masters or bachelor thesis and details of two referees, by <b>Thursday
31 October 2024</b>. This is a two-stage process, where applicants first apply for the PhD
<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Ja7CCgZ0N1iPW0MzXhKFEC4VJ7a?domain=researchdegrees.uwa.edu.au"><span class="s2"><span style="color:blue">here</span></span></a>, and then apply for a scholarship
<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/J2RFCjZ1N7ilJ5WxLHMH4CmtgJV?domain=uwa.qualtrics.com"><span class="s2"><span style="color:blue">here</span></span></a>. If you have any issues with this, please contact Dr Luke Davies at
<a href="mailto:phd_uwa@icrar.org"><span class="s2"><span style="color:blue">phd_uwa@icrar.org</span></span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="p5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">ICRAR/UWA is committed to equity and diversity, and encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="p3"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="p4"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Key Details</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="p5"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Applicant Information:</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/GmQyC6XQ4LfV9O542CmiNC5NT4g?domain=icrar.org/"><span class="s2"><span style="color:blue">https://www.icrar.org/study-with-icrar/postgraduate-opportunities/instructions-scholarship-application/</span></span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="p1"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Available Projects:</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/SQF2Ck81N9tY0WxJVsDIOCGdiNa?domain=icrar.org"><span class="s2"><span style="color:blue">https://www.icrar.org/study-with-icrar/postgraduate-opportunities/postgraduate-research-projects/#;location=291</span></span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="p1"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Applications Open:</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> Sunday, September 1, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="p1"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Application Deadline:</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> Thursday, October 31, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="p1"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Selection Deadline:</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> Friday, December 6, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="p1"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Further Information (email):<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">
<a href="mailto:phd_uwa@icrar.org"><span class="s2"><span style="color:blue">phd_uwa@icrar.org</span></span></a><b><i>
</i></b> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="p3"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="p5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Many thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="p5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="p5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Luke Davies (as chair of the ICRAR-UWA PhD selection committee)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm;background:white">Dr Luke J. M. Davies, Australian Research Council Future Fellow,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0cm;background:white;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR)</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><br>
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