Curtin University 2026 MRIWA PhD Scholarships

The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) is a state government agency which provides funding into minerals research which delivers value to WA.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 30, 2025
• Value$41,000 per annum
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorCurtin University
• City to studyWestern Australia
• School to studyCurtin University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The benefits of the scholarships we provide include:

• generous stipend support of over $41,000 per annum for up to three years of study (with the potential for extension)
• additional support of over $5,900 for research and other expenses linked to studies
• open to domestic and international students studying in any Western Australian university
• offering of a suite of tailored training and professional development activities, and
• supported in accessing relevant mentoring and networking opportunities with leading innovators operating in the minerals industry.

Requirements

The successful candidate must meet the minimum academic entry requirement for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy program https://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate/ including the English proficiency levels set by Curtin University. 
Candidates should have: 

• Master's or bachelor's (first class honours) degree in a relevant discipline. 
• Language requirement (IELTS, Overall 6.5, Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening 6.0 or TOEFL, Overall 79, Reading, 13, Listening 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21).

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Further enquiries about the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia and its scholarship program can be obtained by visiting the website https://www.mriwa.wa.gov.au/research-funding/education-program/scholarships/

For more information, kindly visit Curtin University scholarship webpage.