Benthic Geotech PhD Scholarship * [F22297]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this scholarship is governed by conditions.

This scholarship is not awarded annually. Students are advised to contact the Business Manager of the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems for details of availability.

This scholarship is advertised in conjunction with the conditions governing the Australian and University Postgraduate Awards¹ and is awarded in accordance with those conditions, except as set out in the conditions that follow.

¹ Available via the web site http://spe.publishing.uwa.edu.au/page/61669

Introduction 
The Benthic Geotech Corporation has committed a sum of money annually to establish and provide a scholarship for a student undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD student) to pursue research into offshore site investigation techniques through the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems in the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (the Faculty) at The University of Western Australia (the University). The Benthic Geotech PhD Scholarship is administered in accordance with the following conditions.

Title
1. The scholarship is called the Benthic Geotech PhD Scholarship.

Purpose 
2. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage students to undertake research into offshore site investigation techniques.

Type of Scholarship
3. The scholarship may be awarded—

(a) as a full scholarship; or

(b) as a supplementary scholarship, to be held concurrently with a primary scholarship such as an Australian Postgraduate Award, University Postgraduate Award or equivalent postgraduate research award or another scholarship recognised by the Faculty.

Value
4. (1) The annual value of a full scholarship is equivalent to the value of a University Postgraduate Award.

(2) The annual value of a supplementary scholarship is determined by the selection committee in consultation with the donor each year.

Eligibility Requirements
5. (1) To be eligible to apply for a scholarship a student must satisfy the admission requirements for and intend to pursue a PhD in offshore site investigation techniques.

(2) To be eligible to take up a scholarship a student must be—

(a) enrolled as a full-time PhD student in the School of Civil and Resource Engineering at the University; and

(b) studying offshore site investigation techniques.

Body Responsible for Selection
6. The selection committee for the scholarship comprises—

(a) the Director of the Centre for Offshore Foundation Systems as Chair;

(b) an academic specialising in offshore site investigation techniques; and

(c) a representative of Benthic Geotech nominated by the company.

Selection Criteria
7. The scholarship is awarded by the selection committee to the applicant who, in its opinion, best demonstrates—

(a) academic excellence as evidenced by their academic records; and

(b) a commitment to the study of offshore site investigation techniques.

Selection Process 
8. (1) Selection of the recipient is made by the selection committee having regard to the applicants’ academic records and supporting documentation.

(2) The selection committee may interview short-listed applicants.

Awarding Body 
9. The scholarship is awarded by the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics.

Duration of Award 
10. (1) The scholarship may be awarded for up to three years subject to the scholarship recipient submitting a satisfactory annual report.

(2) The scholarship may be extended for a maximum of up to six months in accordance with the University Postgraduate and Australian Postgraduate Awards.

(3) In the case of a supplementary scholarship, extension of the scholarship is dependent on the primary award being extended for the same period.

Method of Payment 
11. The scholarship is paid in fortnightly instalments.

Criteria for Continuation of Scholarship 
12. Continuation of the scholarship is subject to the recipient submitting a satisfactory annual report to the Graduate Research School and remaining enrolled in the course for which the scholarship is awarded.

Advertising 
13. In years when a new scholarship is offered (i.e. the existing holder has either completed or the Scholarships Committee is terminating the scholarship), the scholarship will be advertised by the Faculty.

Administering Body 
14. The scholarship is administered by the Scholarships Office.

Publications 
15. Any thesis, dissertation or other publication resulting from research undertaken by the recipient while in receipt of the Benthic Geotech PhD Scholarship must acknowledge the support of the scholarship and carry the University by-line.

Intellectual Property 
16. Intellectual property is governed by the University's Intellectual Property policy available on the University's web site.