Dr. Ylva Olsen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ylva Olsen is a Research Development Officer at the University of Western Australia, primarily supporting researchers in the field of Health Medical Sciences. She holds a PhD in Biology from Boston University and has over a decade of experience as a researcher in Marine Biology. Ylva is passionate about teaching and enhancing grant writing skills, actively helping researchers develop their proposal ideas. She regularly conducts workshops tailored to suit the needs of various groups. With extensive knowledge of the funding landscape in Australia, she assists researchers in developing overall funding strategies and applications, with a particular focus on specific schemes. Ylva’s expertise is related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, and her research contributions significantly support these goals. She has worked in diverse countries, providing her with an excellent understanding of the needs of research-intensive academics in academic settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Development Officer

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Supporting researchers in Health Medical Sciences and enhancing grant writing skills.

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.