2. Talk to potential supervisor. Find contact details. Do you have a project in mind? See available projects. Check website. http://sydney.edu.au/future_ students/international_post graduate_research/research_ opportunities.shtml YES NO

3. Prepare a research proposal. For assistance see: Writing a thesis proposal http://sydney.edu.au/future_stude nts/domestic_postgraduate_resea rch/admissions/how_to_apply.sht ml#step2 Discuss your research proposal with your supervisor and get evidence of support form your supervisor, eg an email.

4. Domestic students: Proof of your identify and residency status, such as your passport photo page, birth certificate, citizenship certificate and visa details. A marriage certificate or other documentation to verify any name change you have made. Proof of completion of any previous tertiary qualification(s) such as a testamur or degree. A full official transcript of your academic records for each course attempted. Evidence of your membership of a professional association, if relevant. Evidence that you have contacted a research supervisor, such as email correspondence. Information about academic awards or prizes you have received. Proof of your research outputs or creative works, such as a thesis or portfolio. Examiners reports for any research you have completed. Your research proposal. International students: As appropriate from the list to the left PLUS: Evidence of any scholarships or sponsorship you have received to support your studies. Evidence of satisfying the University’s English language requirements, such as IELTS or TOEFL test results, if relevant. An English translation of qualifications earned from an overseas educational institution. These documents must conform to University guidelines: http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/ap ply_certification.shtml Copies of the ones appropriate to your circumstances need to be uploaded as part of your online application.

5. Search for the program in the course listing. For Doctor of Philosophy, Medicine Faculty http://sydney.edu.au/courses/ ?detail=1&course_sef_id= Doctor_of_Philosophy_531 APPLY

6.  Scholarships for PhD candidates are available from the University, from government and from philanthropic entities.  Sydney Medical School Nepean may be able to help you locate scholarship possibilities after discussion of your circumstances.  The University Scholarships Office lists scholarships through the University website.  Many scholarships have one application deadline per year, so look for scholarships alongside making your PhD application.

7. Faculty of MedicineScholarships Information Sydney Medical School Nepean Postgraduate Adviser +61 2 9351 3132 medicine.info@sydney.edu.au Scholarships Office +61 2 8627 8112 research.training@sydney.edu.au Postgraduate Support Officer +61 2 4734 3205 maree.yabsley@sydney.edu.au sydney.edu.au/medicineDomestic http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/domestic_ postgraduate_research/costs_scholarships/ scholarships.shtml Research Support Officer +61 2 4734 2682 susan.dowd@sydney.edu.au Scholarships database listings http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/ scholarships http://sydney.edu.au/medicine/nepean Subscribe to the Scholarships Office e-bulletin http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/ usyd-scholarships-announce Help identifying scholarships merrilee.kessler@sydney.edu.au