Help with Gradschool Application in Physics

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I am an undergraduate physics student from Indonesia, entering the fourth year this September. I am very excited about physics, about studying the behavior of a phenomena through math. I would like to apply for PhD in physics after graduating next year. I know PhD is research oriented, and though I haven’t had any experience in research, I think I will be very interested in doing it.
I haven't yet decided on the field of physics that I would like to work on, but I am passionate about theoretical physics

My background :
I study in a very poor university in physics. About 85% of the lecturers don‘t really know physics and hence don‘t actually give lectures. And out of the ones who teach, they only cover the very fundamentals.
I rely mostly on myself on studying. I use lecture videos, the notes and the problem sets by MIT and other top universities to study Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, and advanced Classical Mechanics. I use Griffiths book to study Electrodynamics.
I managed to win a silver medal in a national physics competition.

My drawback:
I don‘t have research experience. There are very few (if any) research opportunities available around me (I am still looking for one, but it’s unlikely that I will get one).

I am considering doing masters degree before doing PhD to cover my lack of research experience and possibly lack of knowledge which I gained mostly by self-studying.
Can someone give me tips about what I can do to increase my chance of getting accepted into a graduate school?

 

[wilsont23274]

1. Try to gain research experience by doing internships or research projects in your local area. Talk to your professors and see if they can help you identify potential opportunities. If you do get the chance to work on a research project, make sure to keep detailed records of your work so that you can use it as an example of your research skills when you apply for graduate school.2. Take classes that are more advanced than the ones you are currently taking. This will help demonstrate to graduate school admissions committees that you are capable of succeeding in a more rigorous academic environment.3. Make sure to get strong letters of recommendation from professors who know you well and can speak to your potential for success in a graduate program.4. Invest time into writing a strong personal statement that outlines why you are passionate about physics and how you plan to contribute to the field through your research.5. Participate in online and local physics forums to demonstrate your knowledge and passion for the field.6. Submit your research, if any, to conferences and journals. This will show that you have the ability to complete research projects and present them effectively, both of which are important skills for a successful PhD student.