Scholarship

PhD Scholarship PRJ00000874 Pyrolysed tyre waste (EOLT) char as an additive in polymer composites

RMIT University Original Source
Award

A$33,826 - A$33,826

Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Due in 304 days
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This PhD scholarship supports research on developing polymer composites using char produced from tyre pyrolysis. The project is an industry-university collaborative initiative that requires interaction with industrial scientists and offers opportunities for interstate and international travel. The lead partner is BIOPLANT LIMITED. The scholarship is designed for materials/polymer scientists or chemical engineering students who are interested in developing skills in polymer chemistry and materials upcycling. The research focuses on converting end-of-life tyre waste into valuable composite materials, contributing to sustainable materials development and circular economy principles.

Duration 36 - 40 mo
1 award

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv research_proposal transcripts

Review process

Applications are reviewed through RMIT's standard research degree entry requirements and selection process

Additional benefits

  • travel_support
  • networking