Philosophy and Bioethics

Faculty of Arts

Postgraduate Research Pre-application Form

This form will be used to establish whether the Philosophy program can provide appropriate research supervision and facilities for the proposed research. If we are able to offer appropriate supervision and facilities, candidates will be advised to submit a formal application

1.Personal details
Title: / Mr / Mrs / Ms / Dr / Other / Date of Birth:
Family Name: / Given Name:
Email Address:
Mailing Address:
Telephone No: / Home: / Work:

Have you previously applied for a course at MonashUniversity?

No / Yes / → / Monash ID
Citizenship Status: / Australian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Other* (please state country)
2.Academic Qualifications
Degree or other qualifications held (e.g. BA) / Awarding institution / Year completed / Major or discipline / Language of Instruction / Honours/Final grade (e.g. H2A)

Postgraduate Thesis / Dissertation:

Title:
Language used / Word Count / Grade Awarded / % weight of thesis in this course

Undergraduate Thesis / Dissertation:

Title:
Language used / Word Count / Grade Awarded / % weight of thesis in this course

Previous publications, if any:

Title of Article / Title of Publication / Author(s) / Language Used / Date

3.Proposed Enrolment and Research

Proposed Research Program**:

Doctor of Philosophy / Master of Arts by 100% Research / Master of Arts 66% Research & 34% Coursework

**Candidates interested in non-research (i.e. 100% coursework) postgraduate courses DO NOT FILL IN THIS FORM. Refer to

Proposed Thesis/Dissertation:

In a few short sentences, please describe the key topic area and main research questions you propose to investigate.

Topic Area (e.g. Metaphysics, Applied Ethics, etc.):
The question I propose to address in the proposed thesis:
Why I think this question is significant – what depends on the answer that one gives to it:
Work by philosophers or bioethicists that I think is relevant to my question:
Have you looked at the Program’s staff to identify a possible supervisor? (Please see:
/ Yes / No
If yes, please write the name of proposed supervisor/s here:

4. Further Details and Important Note

E-mailthis form directly to the:

  • Director of the Philosophy HDR Program, Assoc. Prof. Karen Green – OR
  • Graduate Research Administrator, Melva Renshaw – Melva.

THIS IS NOT A FORMAL RESEARCH APPLICATION. DO NOT ATTACH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.

If supervision is available, candidates will be advised to submit a formal application.

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