Dr. Colin Wiltshire

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Colin Wiltshire is a research fellow at the Department of Pacific Affairs, specializing in the political economy of budget expenditure practices in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and their implications for development outcomes. With over seven years of experience living and working in PNG, Colin has been involved in notable projects such as the PNG Promoting Effective Public Expenditure Project, a joint research initiative with PNG’s National Research Institute. His research is characterized by extensive fieldwork and applied policy-relevant research, including overseeing the largest independent expenditure tracking service delivery surveys in PNG’s history, and hosting influential budget forums aimed at improving governance and service delivery. Colin’s academic background includes completing honors at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health at ANU in 2005, with an initial focus on China and Indonesia as part of his work with AusAID, which included postings in Timor-Leste and PNG.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

— Present

Department of Pacific Affairs, Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Conducting applied policy-relevant research focusing on political economy and service delivery in Papua New Guinea.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.