Student Life

Penerima Beasiswa
Australia Awards
Alvi Kusuma Wardani
AAS Awardee 2022
PhD Program
 TODAY’S
OUTLINES

1 Journey
Pencarian Beasiswa

2 Persiapan
Mendaftar Beasiswa AAS Program PhD

3 Proses
Pedaftaran Beasiswa

4 Pre-Departure
Pre-Departure Training dan PhD Extension Program

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JOURNEY PENCARIAN BEASISWA

Mimpi Mulai Bahasa Mentoring Supervisor Daftar

Everything Mulai dengan Mempersiapkan Mentoring Hunting Mendaftar

starts from a membuat folder kemampuan Pembuatan Prospective Beasiswa
simple Dream di laptop Bahasa Inggris proposal riset Supervisor
à IELTS (talent scouting,
(Master 5,5; AAS Research
Doctoral 6,0) Proposal
Working
Workshop)

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JUNGKIR BALIK BELAJAR IELTS
Bahasa Inggris minimalis

Minim waktu belajar

IELTS tidak mudah dan mahal

Minim akses

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TIPS BELAJAR IELTS

Komitmen belajar (1 hari minimal 1 skill)

Cari teman latihan

Speaking Practice

Mentoring & getting feedback

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DRAMA PENCARIAN SUPERVISOR

Disesuaikan dengan fokus

penelitian yang akan kita lakukan

Pelajari profil supervisor pada

website universitas

Pelajari fokus penelitian melalui

paper penelitian (Google Scholar)

Sebaiknya hubungi menggunakan

e-mail institusi

Tidak perlu upload research

proposal (kecuali jika diminta)

Upload professional CV

Layaknya pencarian jodoh!

Alvi Kusuma Wardani – AAS Awardee 2022

Persiapan Mendaftar
Beasiswa AAS

Pelajari website AAS Download dan pelajari

www.australiaawardsindo
nesia.org brosur for Master & PhD

Susun essay
Bila rajin, sangat
berdasarkan pertanyaan
disarankan membaca
pada OASIS. Perhatikan
AAS Policy Handbook
jumlah karakternya.

Persiapkan dokumen
Proofread essay is a terlegalisir (ijazah dan
MUST!!! transkrip dalam Bahasa
Inggris)

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Dokumen-Dokumen
Ijazah dan Transkrip dalam Bahasa Inggris dan
Terlegalisir
CV (Menggunakan template AAS)
Hasil Kemampuan Bahasa Inggris
Bukti Kependudukan (KTP atau Paspor)
Referee Report (Template tersedia)
Research Proposal
Bukti Korespondensi dengan calon supervisor
List Publikasi

Semakin lengkap dokumen, semakin bagus!

Alvi Kusuma Wardani – AAS Awardee 2022

PROSES PENDAFTARAN BEASISWA

1st Step 2nd Step 3rd Step 4th Step

Mengisi Form OASIS Mengisi form di Research Proposal Tips & Trik
www.australiaawardsindonesia.
org

untuk Additional Information for Online Application

(https://www.cognitoforms.com/AustraliaAwardsInIndonesia1/TheApplicationFormForAnAustraliaAwardsScholarshi
p2023Intake)

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Form Online Australia Awards
Scholarships Information
System (OASIS)
• Website https://oasis.dfat.gov.au/
• Personal Details
• Contact Details
• Spouse and Children
• Emergency Contact Details
• Previous Scholarships
• Scholarships Applications
• Proposed Study Program (2 preferences)
• Qualification Details
• English Language Details
• Computer Literacy Details
• Computer Training
• Current Employment
• Previous Employment
• Supporting Statement
• Professional Memberships
• Communication

Download User guide di:

https://www.dfat.gov.au/sites/default/files/oasis-applicant-user-
guide.pdf
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PROPOSED STUDY
PROGRAM
ü Course Name
ü Institution
ü CRICOS Code (https://cricos.education.gov.au/)
ü Type of Study
ü Level of Study
ü Duration in weeks
ü Field of Study
ü Minimum English Proficiency
ü Research Details (bisa disamakan di kedua preferences)
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CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

Yakinkan bahwa peran Anda pada

institusi Anda PENTING!

Peran ≠ Jabatan

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Previous Employment

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SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Why did you Choose your proposed coursed and in institution?
Viruses are a significant health problem both in Indonesia and in the world. HIV-AIDS, COVID19, MERS, and SARS are
infectious diseases that have shocked the world's health system. Handling of infectious diseases caused by viruses must
compete with the speed of virus mutation as well as the virus resistance to the existing antiretrovirals. This phenomenon
requires scientists in the field of drug discovery to find drug compounds that actively inhibit virus replication from both natural
and synthetic materials. As a lecturer and researcher, I plan to pursue my doctoral education in pharmaceutical science
specified in drug discovery for infectious diseases from natural products. I want to conduct research on the discovery of anti-
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (anti-HIV) drugs from marine natural products. My research will deliver crude natural products
from the oceans to a laboratory scale which will then help to cure people living with HIV. Griffith University has a special
department called the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (GRIDD). There is a field of infectious disease research that is in line
with my scientific concern. In addition, Griffith also has a Nature Bank which stores rich biodiversity collections including
Marine Natural Products, allowing me to be closer to my goal of becoming an expert in the field of drug discovery from marine
natural products. The University of Queensland has a Molecular Biodiscovery research group in which there is a research area
on the development of new drugs for infectious diseases. In this research group, there are also several professors who are
concerned with the development of drugs from marine natural products. Both GRIDD and UQ provide world-class laboratory
facilities for conducting research. Doing research at GRIDD and UQ as well as getting supervision from potential professors
will hone my knowledge and skills in drug discovery from marine natural products for infectious diseases.

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SUPPORTING STATEMENT
How will the proposed study contribute to your career?
I have been interested in drug discovery from natural products since I was in my bachelor’s education, and this
continued when I did my master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences. When I became a lecturer, I decided to be a
lecturer in the Department of Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy which is a specification of natural science in the
pharmaceutical major. I continued to do research in the field of discovery of natural medicines and have produced
several publications as well. I made these efforts to realize my biggest goal in the future, i.e., becoming a professor
in drug discovery for infectious diseases. The Ph.D. program is one of the stages that I should pass to achieve my
career ladder as a professor. Being accepted to conduct a doctoral degree in drug discovery for infectious diseases
from marine natural products will allow me to become a professor in this field. I need advanced knowledge from the
professors that I will meet in the doctoral degree. I will be trained to write epic and globally impactful scientific
articles that will be invaluable for my career as a lecturer and researcher. Also, doing research in my Ph.D. program,
I will learn to do research with world-class laboratory systems and facilities which I can refer to when building a
similar department in my working place.

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SUPPORTING STATEMENT
How Have you contributed to solving a challenge and to implementing change or reform?
(Be Specific and include: what aspects of your leadership knowledge, skills and practice
you consider to be well established and effective; which people or organisations you
worked with to solve the problem; and what creative methods were used
Being an agent of change is my life goal. I carried out several change movements as a form of my contribution to my country.
Education and health are my main concerns. Being a lecturer is one of my ways to make changes. I am currently working as a
lecturer at the University of Muhammadiyah Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, a province in Eastern Indonesia. There is a big
challenge in becoming a lecturer in this province because it is still underdeveloped. Educating the students at this institution means
being the best role model for them. I imbue myself with various efforts and experiences both academically and non- academically.
Academically, I increase my knowledge by attending scientific seminars and workshops regularly. I strive to be a good researcher
by publishing my research articles in international journals, so my research could bring global impact. Also, I carried out various
kinds of community services continuously to help overcome problems that occur in the community, especially in West Nusa
Tenggara. Meanwhile, non-academically, I sharpen my leadership skills by participating in various organizations and non-profit
volunteering activities such as Turun Tangan, Kelas Negarawan Muda, and Kelas Inspirasi since 2015. I actively participate in Kelas
Inspirasi in various regions in Indonesia including Bogor, Surabaya, Lamongan, and some areas on Lombok Island. The three
movements are engaged in Indonesian education to create qualified future generations. In the health sector, I am a member of the
Indonesian Pharmacists Association. I provide a pharmacy practice in a pharmacy that I founded in the city of Mataram in 2020.
This pharmacy provides not only health services but also health education for the surrounding community. All service and
volunteering activities have brought a huge impact on my personal character, particularly on my thinking and behavior.
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SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Please:- a) give up to three practical examples of how you intend to use the knowledge,
skills and connections you will gain from your scholarship. Possible tasks can be
personal and/or professional; and
b) list any possible constraints you think may prevent you from achieving these tasks.

a) After years of studying overseas, I will gain deeper knowledge, improved skills, and wider connections. The knowledge, skills,
and connections will be very impactful for my students, institution, and organizations. For my short-term plan, I will return to
teach and inspire my students with my experiences during my studies and conduct research on anti-HIV drugs from marine
natural products. For my medium-term plan, I will continue to collaborate with my supervisors and other researchers in Australia
as a step to generate a database on anti-HIV from marine natural products. This database will be very beneficial for the
development of anti-HIV drugs. For my long-term plan, I will establish the Department of Drug Discovery from Marine Natural
Products at my college. This Department will be the spearhead for developing marine natural medicines in West Nusa Tenggara. I
will collaborate with various agencies that focus on developing marine natural medicines such as the National Research and
Innovation Agency also the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia.
b) Establishing a department that focuses on drug discovery from marine natural products, there are certain challenges that I will
face. The biggest challenge is funding. As a private institution in an underdeveloped area, it is not easy for my institution to spend
a large amount of money on the development of the department. This department requires advanced instruments which are very
expensive. I need a bigger external grant to get this department established. The second challenge is human resources. In West
Nusa Tenggara, there are still not many experts in the discovery of marine natural medicines as well as competent personnel to
operate advanced instruments.

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Your Values
Tunjukkan seberapa berperan Anda dalam masyarkat!

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Y a n g P e r l u D i i n g a t

REMINDER 1
Cek berkali-kali aplikasi
pendaftaran, sebisa mungkin tidak
ada typo.

REMINDER 2
Bisa melakukan pengisian secara
bersama-sama hanya untuk
memastikan tidak ada yang
terlewat. REMINDER 3
Gunakan tata penulisan yang baik
dan benar (penulisan huruf kapital,
penggunaan abbreviation,
conjuction dengan tepat).
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REMINDER 4
Jangan lupa untuk
menyimpan.

REMINDER 6
Submit aplikasi pendaftaran
minimal H-2 dan simpan dalam
bentuk pdf untuk persiapan apabila
masuk shortlist.
REMINDER 5
Semakin lengkap dokumen
isian, semakin baik untuk
membuktikan kredibilitas Anda
sebagai calon penerima
beasiswa.
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SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR
INTERVIEW
Ø Tes IELTS oleh AAI di IALF
Ø Interview by Joint
Selection Team

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Selection
Outcome
Pre-Departure Training (PDT)
Pre-Departure Training
ü English for Academic Pusposes (EAP)
ü Information Literacy
ü Cross-cultural Study
ü IT Skills
ü University Information Day
ü Briefings
ü Workshops
ü Poster presentation
ü Food booster
ü Party
PhD Extension
Program
Tujuan
Untuk mendukung penerima calon kandidat PhD agar dapat
secara efektif dan efisien menyesuaikan diri dengan
tuntutan penelitian mandiri.

Untuk mencapai kesepakatan topik penelitian yang

disetujui oleh kandidat dan supervisor.

Untuk mencapai konfirmasi pencalonan yang

efisien dalam Tahun pertama.
 “Ujung dari segala usaha adalah doa,
dan berbuat baik sebanyak-banyaknya akan membawamu pada
keberuntungan yang tak disangka-sangka”
-Alvi, 2022-
THANK YOU
CONTACT ME
Perumahan Bale Pelangi D5-06,
Batu Layar, Lombok Barat
Nusa Tenggara Barat

Alvi Kusuma Wardani mrsalvikusuma

alvikusuma99@gmail.com +62 812-8499-3675

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