PhD in Psychology at UWA

PhD 3-4 yr research degree any topic, subject to support from supervisor & School principal assessment: thesis

PhD: Two Options Solo 3-4 years apply/start anytime Combined with MPsych Clinical Psychology MPsych Industrial & Organisational MPsych Neuropsychology 4 years apply Oct only Eligibility IIA Hons & supervisor

Advantages of a PhD universally recognized freedom to pursue special area of interest employment university teaching or research other research enables greater advancement in a professional career

Fees & Scholarships no domestic student fees for a PhD at UWA domestic scholarships at UWA Australian Postgraduate Award University Postgraduate Award $22,860 tax free (for 2012) + top-up UWA safety-net top up = $3,500 for 2012 typically 10 to Psychology each year international scholarships International Postgraduate Research Scholarship covers fees and provides living allowance as per domestic scholarship Scholarship for International Research Fees fees only

Applying for Scholarships Domestic students Two rounds of applications Next round closes October 31, 2011 International students Two rounds of applications Next round closes September 23, 2011 (i.e. this Friday!) For all scholarships:

Assistance shared office PC additional conference travel at UWA $3, $1,000 national with supervisor general research expenses $2,000 plus participant reimbursement

Steps in PhD process find area, supervisor(s), topic (before submitting applications) form panel, submit proposal (by 5 months) enrolment provisional for first year research, writing, conference more research, more writing, another conference annual meetings and reports submit thesis (can be collection of journal articles)

similar to a PhD but smaller apply anytime one-two years duration domestic students are eligible for APA/UPA scholarships Master of Science (research) - MSc

One-off PhD Scholarship Topic: Understanding and preventing self- harm and suicide within inpatient mental health services Funded from ARC Linkage Grant Part of an ongoing hospital-based project Contact Andrew Page