Scholarship

PhD scholarship in CSIRO Industry PhD Program

CSIRO and RMIT University
Award AUD 236K–236K ≈ €141.6K
Closing date 990 days left · Dec 31, 2028
Location AU, NZ
For Individuals

About this opportunity

The CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD) is a four-year research training program, focusing on applied research that benefits industry by solving real-world challenges. It aims to produce the next generation of innovation leaders with the skills to work at the interface of research and industry in Australia. The program includes admission to a university PhD program with supervision by the participating university, CSIRO, and an industry partner. Students receive a four year scholarship package totalling $46,000 per annum (2024 rate), a four year Project Expense and Development package of $13,000 per annum, a three month industry engagement component with the industry partner, and a structured professional development and training program to develop applied research skills. Successful students are subject to the policies, procedures and guidelines of the participating university in addition to the CSIRO Industry PhD Program terms and conditions. Students will receive a standard PhD on completion.
48 - 49 mo
1 award

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Organization Types

academic

Citizenship

🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Residency

🇦🇺 Australia

Project Locations

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

Australia

How to apply

Interview required Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

cv · research_proposal · transcripts

Review process

Applicants submit an expression of interest (EOI), which is assessed by the supervisory team. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed, and the supervisory team nominates a preferred applicant. The nominated applicant applies to the host university, which assesses the application against PhD admission criteria.

Additional benefits

  • training
  • mentorship
  • networking

Restrictions

  • employment_restrictions
  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • remain_in_field