Expressions of Interest

If you are interested in completing a PhD in the McGuigan Lab, you are welcome to discuss potential projects with the group at any time. 

To express your interest, please contact Dr Katrina McGuigan. It will be helpful if you can include a copy of your CV.

1. Why do you
– want to do a PhD and
– why in this lab?

2. What are the research skills and interests that you feel will be beneficial to you as a PhD candidate in our lab?

3. Why are you well suited to laboratory or aquarium work?

4. Why are you well suited to a research career?

5. What are your expectations regarding a PhD at UQ?

Submitting an Application

Once you have contacted Dr McGugian and been encouraged to apply for a PhD scholarship, you should follow the directions found on the UQ Graduate School website (Domestic and International students). Please check UQ scholarship round application deadlines and outcome dates before applying.