Dr. Vicky Johnstone

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vicky Johnstone is an experienced research administrator with over 15 years of experience in scientific discovery and strategic leadership. She holds a PhD from the Australian National University, completed in 2011, and her undergraduate training was at the University of Western Australia in 2007. Vicky has built her expertise in neuroscience and cardiovascular science through various research positions in both national and international laboratories, including Columbia University Medical Center in New York and Monash University in Victoria. As the Associate Director of Research Enterprise at the University of Western Australia, she leverages her scientific expertise to drive institutional research excellence. Vicky leads strategic initiatives to expand and diversify the university's research funding portfolio, fostering high-impact partnerships with industry, government, and academic collaborators. Her team supports major competitive grant applications and provides strategic oversight of UWA's research infrastructure, ensuring critical resources align with institutional priorities and maximize research capabilities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Director

2017-01-01 — Present

Research Enterprise, University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Leads strategic initiatives to expand and diversify research funding portfolio and supports competitive grant applications.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.