In just 40 years Macquarie University has become a leading research university. Ranked in world's top 200 universities (The Times' Higher Education Supplement, 2007), Macquarie is well positioned to build on the strong foundations it has established during its first 40 years. Through this focus on research, Macquarie is committed to opening students' minds to the challenges of research and to life-long enquiry.
Research students at Macquarie University benefit from academics who are experts in their field; research centres that are recognised internationally; generous scholarships; and student support that has been developed specifically for the needs of students undertaking research.
Macquarie University offers a range of research degrees including:
Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarships (MQRES) are made available to fund postgraduate PhD students of exceptional research promise as they undertake their postgraduate research in the University's identified concentrations of research excellence. International applicants will receive tuition funding for the tenure of their award (up to three and a half years).
For further information on research scholarships, and to apply, visit the Higher Degree Research Office website.