Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Programmes & Scholarships

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) aims to expand knowledge beyond the undergraduate honours or postgraduate diploma level, culminating in a research thesis.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

As a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas. Your research will use an in-depth understanding of theories and concepts to develop practical solutions for real-world problems.

 

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Vacant Position; Applications will be accepted until the position is filled)

 

Higher Degree by Research Scholarships

External Grant Scholarship

Vacant PhD position 1 – Thermoset Matrix Influence on Dispersion Behavior Towards Impact Performance of Water Hyacinth – Waste Rubber Hybrid Composites

Vacant PhD position 2 – Click chemistry for smart biodegradable bioplastics using bacterial cellulose: enhancing control and sustainability

Vacant PhD position 3 – Development of Graphene Oxide (GO) based-Aptamer Biosensor for Rapid Foodborne Bacteria Detection in enhancing food safety monitoring for Sarawak

 

PhD Merit Scholarship

This scholarship covers full-tuition fee waiver and a tax-free monthly stipend of RM2,300 for max 3 years.

It is open to eligible domestic and international student applicants having excellent academic performances (CGPA above 3.5 or equivalent) and past research   track records demonstrated by publications in reputable journals. Direct entry from Bachelor to PhD is only for first class honours graduate.

Dateline: 15th September 2024 (Round 3 – 2024)

Please do contact GradSchool@curtin.edu.my for the details.

 

Strategic PhD Scholarship

Terms and conditions are similar to Merit Scholarship.

Proposed research is well-aligned with any of these strategic research areas: digital futures (cyber security, intelligent system, ubiquitous computing, etc), green Technology (including hydrogen and other future energy, energy storage, energy efficiency and new generations of materials), marketing and rural entrepreneurship (including sustainable tourism), and South China Sea Research (geo-political, geo-economical, socio-cultural and regional/global security studies)

Dateline: 15th September 2024 (Round 3 – 2024)

Please do contact GradSchool@curtin.edu.my for the details.

 

MPhil Scholarship under Graduate to Management program (G2M)

Eligible MPhil student enrolled under G2M programme, will be provided with full-tuition fee waiver.

Any inquiry pertinent to G2M could be directed to Ms Delicia Daviana Anak Mathew at dmdelicia@curtin.edu.my copied to GradSchool@curtin.edu.my.

Dateline: open all year around

Please do contact GradSchool@curtin.edu.my for the details.

 

Partial PhD/MPhil scholarships

Any potential MPhil/PhD students who meets Curtin’s MPhil/PhD entry requirements, but ineligible/unsuccessful in the above schemes may apply for partial scholarship (special tuition fee waiver rate).

Dateline: open all year around

Please do contact GradSchool@curtin.edu.my for the details.

 

Extended CMGS Tuition Fee Waiver

  • Extended CMGS Tuition Fee Waiver for existing recipients may be approvable subject to “good progress” of the study. To apply, an email request and supporting documentations should be sent to GradSchool@curtin.edu.my. Supporting documentations include a memo request signed by the student and principal supervisor, draft of thesis, journal publications arising from the thesis, etc.