Education and Workforce Program
Developing future leaders with the skills and passion to innovate and find solutions for the Western Australian minerals industry
The MRIWA Education Program supports the development of exceptional research talent to help meet the future needs of the Western Australian minerals sector and related industries.
We work to identify and prepare gifted students from WA and around the world to tackle the research challenges affecting the future of minerals and renewable energy.
Education program components
- A minimum three MRIWA PhD or postgraduate research scholarships available each year
- Four PhD scholarships administered under the WA Government MARS (Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety) Program
- Tailored professional and communication skills training for students accepted into the MRIWA program
- Outreach and mentoring to encourage students of exceptional ability to consider careers in the mining industry
- Sponsorship of the work of Australian Earth Science Education (formerly Earth Science Western Australia) supporting earth science teaching in Western Australia’s schools
More information
MRIWA scholarships
Interested in applying for a scholarship? See what opportunities are available
Current scholarship recipients
Details of current MRIWA PhD Scholars and their projects
Completed MRIWA PhDs
Completed PhDs by MRIWA Scholarship Recipients. MRIWA funds research scholarships for study at a Western Australian university.
MARS Program
The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Program is a whole-of-Government initiative working to improve the health, safety and wellbeing of workers and others in the mining industry.
Education and Workforce Team
The Education and Workforce Program team are here to support MRIWA scholarship recipients and to engage with industry and academia to create pathways from study to employment. If you are a current student or have an enquiry regarding the Program please reach out to our team via email scholarships@mriwa.wa.gov.au
Page was last reviewed 1 October 2025