Future postgraduate students

This page contains information for students interested in studying for a higher degree by research in synchrotron science.

Generally, students studying the following subjects will have suitable backgrounds to pursue research in the area of synchrotron science: anatomy, biology, biomedical science, chemistry, engineering, formulation science, medical imaging and radiation sciences, pharmacy and physics.

Synchrotron science researchers at Monash will have the unique advantage of being located next door to the Australian Synchrotron. Find out more about the projects undertaken by current MCSS supported students here.

Degree programs and funding

Postgraduate research projects offered by Monash researchers in 2009

Scholarships offered by MCSS in 2009

MCSS invites applicants for postgraduate study leading to a higher degree by research (Masters or PhD), to be undertaken at Monash University. MCSS is a cross faculty entity under the portfolio of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, which fosters synchrotron related research across the university. Successful candidates will undertake projects involving significant use of a synchrotron technique or the development of supporting platform technologies, and will be enrolled through an appropriate academic unit of the university. In particular, the MCSS, through and in collaboration with the School of Physics, is a major contributor to the Cooperative Research Centre in Biomedical Imaging Development and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coherent X-ray Science.

Applicants should have a strong background in one of the physical sciences, biological/biomedical sciences, mathematics, or engineering disciplines, and should have completed a four year undergraduate degree at H1 level, or equivalent. Applicants should preferably hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent residency, although applications from outstanding international students will be considered. A number of scholarships for living expenses valued at $20,000 to $28,000 p.a. are available to eligible applicants to commence in 2009.

Application procedure

Applicants should first seek the support of a supervisor for one of the synchrotron related projects listed on this website. Alternative projects, not listed on our website, may also be proposed with the support of a supervisor and the agreement of MCSS.

Future research students should also ensure that they fulfil the requirements for admission to the university. Information for domestic students (Australian and New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents) can be found here. International students should also check here for additional information on visas, fees, and English language requirements.

Once they have the support of a supervisor for their nominated project, applicants should fill in our online application form by the deadline. Please note this form does NOT constitute a formal application for a university place. If you wish to supply supporting documentation, this can be sent by email or post to the MCSS Research and Traning Manager, Monash Centre for Synchrotron Science, PO Box 26, Monash University, Clayton VIC 3800. Send copies only since documents will not be returned.

Successful applicants for MCSS Scholarship support will be notified by approximately mid-October, after which applicants must formally apply to the university for admission to a postgraduate program of research. Applicants should also be aware of the MCSS Scholarship Conditions of Award, available here.

For further information contact:

Dr Karen Siu, Research and Training Manager, Monash Centre for Synchrotron Science
karen.siu@sync.monash.edu.au

Deadline for applications:

30 September 2008