1. applications from people who have completed an Australian Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) at an Australian educational institution in Australia
2. applications from people who have nominated an occupation on the CSL
3. applications from people who have completed an Australian Bachelor degree and Australian Masters degree at an Australian educational institution in Australia
4. applications from people who have completed an Australian Bachelor degree and Australian Honours degree (at least upper second class level) at an Australian educational institution in Australia
5. applications from people who have completed an Australian Bachelor degree or Australian Masters degree at an Australian educational institution in Australia
6. all other valid applications are to be processed in the order in which they are received.
