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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Before You Apply

Complete this form to apply to the DWU Postgraduate & Research Centre. Fields marked * are required. Documents must be PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 5 MB each and 20 MB in total.

Learn More About the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Application for Doctoral Program

Section A: Personal Information

Title
First Name
Middle Name
Surname
Previous Surname (if changed)
Date of Birth

Have you previously been enrolled at Divine Word University?
Previous Student ID Number (if yes)
Nationality
Gender
Home Province
Expected Place of Residence During Study

Postal Address

Email
Mobile Phone

Work Email
Telephone (Work)

Emergency Contact

Name
Mobile

Relationship
Email

Section B: Educational Qualifications

List your qualifications, most recent first. Use Add for each further certificate, diploma or degree.

Qualification 1

Award (Certificate, Diploma, Degree) (qualification 1)
Specialization (qualification 1)
Institution and Location (qualification 1)
Year Started (qualification 1)
Year Completed (qualification 1)

Section C: Employment History

Your employment history, most recent first. Leave the year it ended blank if you still work there.

Position 1

Position / Job Title (position 1)
Employer and Location (position 1)
Year Started (position 1)
Year Ended (position 1)
Kind of Work (position 1)

Section D: Choice of Doctoral Program

Doctoral Program
How will fees be paid?

I plan to study

Note: There are clear advantages, even for part-time students, to devote some period of full-time study on campus at Madang during either data analysis and/or thesis chapter writing. If you intend to study part-time, please note that there are attendance requirements and email expectations for regular contact with your supervisor.

Section E: Proposed Research Proposal

Proposed Research Topic
Preliminary outline of your proposed research topic (approximately 2000 words)
Describe any previous work you have done in this area
Equipment or travel requirements associated with your proposed work
Briefly describe how you will be able to work with your supervisor
Do you have any disabilities that might possibly impact upon your study? If yes, please specify

Section F: Required Documents

Important: Please ensure you have paid your K100 non-refundable application fee and attach a copy of the bank deposit receipt. Ensure your full name is written clearly on the receipt.
Bank: BSP Madang | Branch No: 960 | Account No: 1000 433 806 | Account Name: Divine Word University

Receipt of non-refundable application fee of K100
PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 5 MB each.
Certified copies of your master’s degree and other academic certificates along with transcripts
PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 5 MB each. You can select several files.
Most updated CV
PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 5 MB each.
At least 2 professional references
PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 5 MB each. You can select several files.

Important: Please ensure that all sections of the application form are correctly completed and that all required supporting documents are attached before submission. All documents must be compiled and submitted in PDF format only. Failure to do so will result in your application being considered incomplete.

Declaration by Applicant

I declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.