Postgraduate research
Heriot-Watt Malaysia, provides an outstanding environment to undertake postgraduate research leading to a PhD. We offer supervision by leading academics working at the forefront of their discipline and delivering research that helps transform society and drive the economy. We also offer first-class training in both specialist and generic skills that focuses on providing the necessary support for career development.
Projects often involve working in research teams, with industry involvement, and many with collaborations with other leading research laboratories around the world.
PhD Supervisors
Research projects are offered with supervisors working at the cutting edge of contemporary topics from the fundamental to the applied in all of our disciplines. Find out more about the researchers and potential supervisors active in your area of interest.
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Research Proposal Template
The admission process for our programme includes several reviews to ensure that applicants meet our requirements. A key component is the submission of a research proposal, which is a mandatory part of your application. This proposal helps us assess your suitability for the programme and understand your research interests.
You can find the research proposal template. Please log in to our Application Hub to submit the required document.
Funded PhD projects
The Heriot-Watt University Malaysia James Watt Scholarships offer a life-changing opportunity for potential PhD students to work on most pressing global challenges from an Asian perspective.
PhD Scholarships
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia offers two exciting PhD scholarships opportunities:
This scholarship offers a 50% matching discount on tuition fees for new PhD enrolments in Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) who have secured the remaining fees through sponsorship from their current employers.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicant must provide:
· Letter from their employer confirming sponsorship for 50% of tuition fees for the applied programme together with the scholarship application form. The letter must include the name of programme, duration of support, name and contact details of the liaison for the sponsorship.
- Evidence of meeting the entry requirements for the PhD programme and has received offer for the programme.
- Proof of 50% of Year 1 tuition fee has been paid by the sponsoring company to the University prior to the commencement of the programme.
Key Information:
- The University will offer a 50% tuition fee waiver per year from Year 1 to Year 3 only.
- Recipient is responsible for the remaining tuition fees or any thesis pending fees if their studies extend into Year 4.
- Recipient must pass the major progression review in Year 1 and the minor progression review in Year 2 to maintain the scholarship.
- Recipient is required to contribute up to 6 contact hours per week towards teaching, school, and/or research activities, up to a total of 36 hours per semester (i.e., 108 hours per academic year), unless released at the discretion of the Head of School.
- Completion of a teaching induction/training is mandatory before undertaking any teaching assignments.
Please note that Scholarships are limited and on first come first serve basis.
These scholarships present a valuable opportunity to pursue advanced research while gaining teaching experience and, where applicable, industry collaboration exposure.
For further enquiries or to express your interest, please contact: MYScholarship@hw.ac.uk