2025 HDR Scholarship – WASM: Minerals Energy and Chemical Engineering – Material Development for Rechargeable Proton Batteries

Status: Closed

Applications open: 26/02/2025
Applications close: 30/11/2025

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About this scholarship
Description/Applicant information

This scholarship is funded by an ARC DECRA project in conjunction with support from Curtin University. The purpose of this scholarship is to support a PhD student in researching proton batteries. Proton battery is a low-cost and safe alternative to lithium-ion battery. The PhD research will address challenges in proton battery research and improve energy density, fast charging and discharging capability, stability and low-temperature performance. The PhD project will focus on the development, investigations and optimizations of new electrode and electrolyte materials. The project will expand the student’s skill set in scientific research and expertise in energy storage technology.

Student type

• Future Students

Faculties and centres

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

Course type

• Higher Degree by Research

Citizenship

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa
• International Student

Scholarship base

• Merit Based

Value

This scholarship provides a living stipend of $37,500 p.a. pro rata indexed, based on full-time studies. The duration of the award shall be three years with a possible extension of up to six months (maximum), assessed on a case-by-case basis. In addition, this scholarship will include a tuition fee offset support for a successful international candidate upon the approval of Curtin University.

Scholarship Details
Maximum number awarded

1

Eligible courses

Any HDR student wishing to study in chemical engineering.

Eligibility criteria

The successful candidate must meet the minimum academic entry requirement for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy program https://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate/  including the English proficiency levels set by Curtin University (e.g., IELTS, Overall 6.5, Speaking 6.0, Writing 6.0, Reading 6.0 and Listening 6.0). https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/offering/course-research-doctor-of-philosophy---chemical-engineering--dr-chengr/  

Candidates should have a master's or bachelor's (Honors) degree in Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Materials, Environmental, Resources) or Chemistry (e.g., Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Electrochemistry) or equivalent degree. Students with previous research experience and publications in materials science, materials engineering,chemical engineering, electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, etc., are encouraged to apply.

Application process

Future student, please contact us via the EOI form .

Enrolment Requirements

Recipients must complete their milestone 1 within 6 months of enrolment and remain enrolled on a full-time basis for the duration of the scholarship.

Enquiries

For further information please contact: Dr. Yijun Zhong ([email protected] ).

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