Education Program
Developing future thought leaders with the skills and passion to tackle key challenges in the Western Australian minerals industry
The MRIWA Education Program supports the development of exceptional talent to help meet the future needs of the Western Australian mining industry.
We work to identify and prepare gifted students from WA and around the world to tackle the research challenges facing mining.
Education program components
- A minimum three MRIWA PhD or postgraduate research scholarships available each year
- Tailored professional and communication skills training for PhD 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 PhD scholarships
Interested in applying for a scholarship? See what opportunities are available
Current scholarship recipients
Details of current MRIWA PhD Scholars and their projects
Partner with MRIWA
Would you like to partner with MRIWA and support the Education Program? Contact Dr Geoffrey Batt for more information
Page was last reviewed 7 September 2021