1. Check Your Eligibility Make sure you meet the academic and English language requirements. |
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2. Find Your Supervisor Identify a Monash expert aligned with your research interest. |
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3. Submit an Expression of Interest Include your CV, transcripts, and a 6-page research proposal. |
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4. Wait for an Invitation The Monash Graduate Research Office will review and respond.
5. Submit a Full Application Once invited, complete your online submission.
Tip: A strong proposal can set you apart— start early, and seek feedback!
Thinking About a PhD? Scan to know more
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Sean, Feng Xingyu PhD Candidate, Department of Management
For Sean, research isn’ t a straight line— it’ s a space for discovery, integration, and personal reflection. His work explores how leadership enhances team effectiveness in various organisational settings, particularly during periods of crisis or change. His research also touches on employee well-being, examining how mindfulness and positive psychology can improve workfamily balance and facilitate immersive“ flow” experiences at work. His interest in leadership was sparked by his time at a research institute, where he experienced firsthand the challenge of leading highly independent, capable individuals.
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Though already well-established in a prior research role, Sean chose Monash for its international outlook, interdisciplinary support, and culture of excellence. Now entering his third year, he reflects on the importance of stepping out of autopilot:
“ The turning point came when I started engaging in academic exchanges and paper workshops. It was uncomfortable at first— but that discomfort became a catalyst for growth.”
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Lourdes, Ye Shing Loh( Morgan) PhD Candidate, Department of Economics
Morgan’ s PhD research focuses on pharmaceutical pricing regulations and healthcare policy in Malaysia, an issue that became deeply personal when she took on caregiving responsibilities and faced rising medication costs firsthand. This experience led her to explore the broader question: How can we make healthcare systems more sustainable and equitable?
“ It opened my eyes to new approaches in health policy. The chance to learn from other systems and bring those insights home has made my work stronger.”
With a background in economics and work experience as a research analyst, Morgan began her PhD part-time before transitioning to full-time study. Balancing multiple identities— researcher, caretaker, daughter— hasn’ t been easy. But she’ s learned to manage competing demands through careful task prioritisation and by staying grounded in purpose. Her journey was also enriched by a PhD Global Mobility Grant, which allowed her to pursue an exchange program at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore.
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