The document provides information about pursuing scholarships and graduate studies in Australia. It discusses the author's background and reasons for choosing to study in Australia, including the academic climate, support facilities, increasing bilateral cooperation, and proximity to Indonesia. General information is provided about the Australian Awards Scholarships (AAS), including eligibility requirements, application deadlines, priority areas, and fields of study available at the master's and PhD levels. Steps are outlined for strong preparation, improving English skills, understanding one's goals and passions, utilizing support networks, and focusing on future career objectives. Required application documents are also listed.

1. BERBURU
BEASISWAADS/AAS
Jerico Franciscus Pardosi, PhD Cand.
Twitter: @Pardosi_Sinurat
Email: jericopardosi80@gmail.com
Facebook: Jerico Franciscus Pardosi

3. About me
• Lahir di Jakarta, 21 Oktober 1980
• 2001- Diploma Kesehatan Lingkungan
• 2007- S1 Kesehatan Masyarakat (Epidemiologi)
• 2010 – S2 International Public Health (ADS 2009)
• 2012 – Studi S3 di Macquarie University (iMQRES)
• Peneliti Muda di Badan Litbangkes, Kemenkes

4. Why Australia?
• Iklim akademik
• Fasilitas penunjang akademik
• Kerjasama bilateral yang semakin meningkat
• Posisi berdekatan dengan Indonesia
• “The Most Generous Scholarship on Earth”
• Ikatan Alumni (Future Collaboration)
• Postdoc Opportunities

5. AAS General Information
• GPA > 2.9 (exclude 2.75 untuk orang dengan disabilitas)
• Usia maksimal 42 tahun
• TOEFL (500), IELTS (5.0)
• Minimal S1 (Master), S2 (PhD)
• Terbuka untuk umum
• Prioritas untuk NAD, NTB, NTT, Papua
• Dateline application (19 July) untuk 2013
• Priority Development Areas
http://australiaawardsindo.or.id/

6. Areas and Development Priorities
• Sustainable growth and economic management
• Democracy Justice and Good Governance
• Investing in People
• Safety and Peace
http://australiaawardsindo.or.id/index.php/en/general-
information/areas-and-development-priorities

7. Master & PhD
Master
• Coursework (1-2 tahun)
• Research (1 tahun)
• Mixed (1.5-2 tahun)
PhD
• Traditional vs Publication (min 3 publishable articles)
• 3-4 tahun
• Teaching and research opportunity

8. Dream BIG, Do BIG, Pray Strong
• Beribadah dengan setia dan taat (not X Factor)
• Preparation is the important key (Planning-replanning)
• Improve our English score (ability)
• Understand your needs and passion
• Jangan malu bertanya (social media)
• Publish or Perish (khususnya PhD)
• Own “Vision” for future career (not just travelling)

9. Required Documents
• Birth certificate, KTP, Curriculum Vitae
• Certified University Certificate (Ijazah)
• Certified University Academic Transcript (Transkrip Nilai)
• Masters applicants must include S1 university
documentation;
• PhD applicants must include S2 university documentation;
• PhD applicants must include a reference from an S2
supervisor;
• PhD applicants must include Research Proposal Details
(page 15 application form)