# Select your projects

• Search for a suitable project to commence in July 2023
• Note project codes for those you wish to apply for
• Shortlist up to two projects

# Minimum qualification requirements

• Master’s degree (MTech/MSc or equivalent) with at least 65% aggregate
• Valid GATE, UGC-NET, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, or DST-INSPIRE score
• OR GATE in the past 5 years and/or minimum 2 years of professional experience (if all other eligibility criteria are met)
• Ensure you meet the requirements specified below before applying. Applications that do not provide evidence of meeting the minimum requirements will not progress further.
• Master’s degree (MTech/MSc, or equivalent with aggregate percentage of 65% or equivalent).
• GATE Score OR a high score in UGC-NET, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE.
• Candidates without a valid GATE/ UGC-NET, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE score can be considered if they have undertaken GATE in the last five years AND/OR have a minimum of two years professional work experience, AND if they meet all other eligibility requirements.

# Prepare a Statement of Purpose (SOP)

• One SOP per project applied for (PDF/Word, 1 page, max 500 words)
• Describe motivation, fit with project, and how you will meet project requirements
• Include project-specific requirements if any

• What motivated you to apply for this project
• Share your capabilities and how they are a great fit for this project
• Share how you would address the requirements of the project
• Additional requirements may be specified by the project – please review these in the project details and include in your SOP.

# Prepare documents for uploading

• C.V (Please include research experience, publications, awards/prizes)
• Academic Transcripts
• Entrance certifications: GATE Certificate, UGC-NET, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, DST-INSPIRE
• Any relevant papers/publications you have authored
• Any other relevant documents in support of your application
• Statement of Purpose (One for each project applied for) (Word or PDF)
• Max file size: 2MB. Contact test@test.com for assistance

# Other information

• Only submit one application form (can include two projects)
• Secondary applications will not be considered
• Provide study locations, dates, and scores for degrees
• Strong academic records strengthen applications

# English language requirements

• Refer to item 20 in the RMIT policy document
• You should be confident you will satisfy one or more of these requirements:
  • I come from a recognized English-speaking country AND I have a qualification that was taught and assessed entirely in English
  • I am NOT from an English-speaking country, however, I have a postgraduate qualification from an accredited institution where English was the medium of instruction and assessment of study AND the final year of University study was completed during the 5 years immediately prior to this application
  • I have evidence of professional experience and/or academic publications in English, such as:
    • sustained work for two years immediately prior to commencement at RMIT in a country where English is an official language
    • authorship or co-authorship of at least two English language peer-reviewed journal articles or a book chapter written and published in English within the three years prior to commencement at RMIT

# Visa for Australia

• Student visa is required to visit Australia
• Apply after receiving formal offer and travel dates
• Refer to the Australian Department of Home Affairs for details