Scholarship

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

RMIT University
Award AUD 33.8K–33.8K ≈ €20.3K
Closing date 259 days left · Dec 31, 2026
Location Global
For Individuals

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.
36 - 40 mo
1 award

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Organization Types

academic

Project Locations

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

Australia

How to apply

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