Are you considering doing a PhD? We have many interesting projects waiting for talented postgraduate researchers. Use the form below to search topics and to get contact information regarding these projects.

Why do a PhD in Earth Sciences at RSES?

PhD graduates are valued by a range of employers for their demonstrated creativity, innovation, independence, research and problem-solving abilities, and organisational skills. A PhD in Earth Sciences can lead to a whole new world of opportunities. For example, you may

• become an educator or science communicator;
• become a scientist in a university, industry or government research organisation;
• help understand the environmental challenges facing modern society and participate in development of solutions;
• gain access to a wide range of careers, not just in academic research.

During your PhD studies at RSES, you may undertake field work in interesting and remote parts of the world, use and help develop cutting edge analytical and experimental equipment and techniques, and attend and present the findings of your original research at an international conference.

Scholarships

The ANU has a range of scholarships available to both local and international PhD students
Click here to visit the scholarships page

Examples of Projects

In the Drop down menus below choose a subject type and if you know of a supervisor you wish to study under select the supervisors name then click on the search button and the relevant PhD projects will be displayed. If you do not make any selections all available PhD projects will be displayed.

How to apply?

Applications must be submitted to the ANU student administration division via the study@ANU pages We highly recommend you make contact with an academic staff member to discus potential projects and your course of study before you submit your application.

Enquiries

For general enquiries regarding postgraduate study at RSES please contact

Rebecca Kelly - RSES Student Officer
Research School of Earth Sciences
The Australian National University
Canberra ACT 0200 AUSTRALIA

Tel: +61 2 6125 5176 - Fax:+61 2 6125 0738

E-mail: student.admin.rses@anu.edu.au