CSIRO Industry PhD program scholarships: Multiple opportunities

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The Opportunity

• Gain experience working with industry to solve real-world problems while you earn your PhD 
• Develop transferable professional skills 
• Get access to specialised expertise, equipment and training

The CSIRO Industry PhD Scholarship (iPhD) Program is an industry-focused, applied research scholarship and training program that brings together an industry partner, the university and CSIRO. 

You will undertake a co-designed research project that will develop your ability to translate research into commercial outcomes.  

You will get real-world experience and access to specialised expertise, equipment and training.

Our graduates develop transferable professional skills and are well positioned to work at the cutting edge of industry focussed research.  

Scholarship details 

The Program includes:

• admission to the university PhD program  
• a four-year scholarship package of approx. $46,000 per annum  

• a four-year Project Expense and Development package of up to $13,000 per annum  
• a three-month internship with your industry partner 
• professional development training to enhance your applied research skills  
• supervision by CSIRO, the industry partner and the university  

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, you must:

•     be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen 
•     meet host university PhD admission requirements 
•     meet university English language requirements 
•     not have previously completed a PhD 
•     be able to commence the program in the year of the offer 
•     enrol as a full-time PhD student
•     be prepared to be located at the project location(s) that the host university has approved and, if required, comply with the host university’s external enrolment procedures

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Further information about the CSIRO Industry PhD Program can be found at:  www.csiro.au/iphd   

How to Apply:

For further information about the CSIRO Industry PhD Program and how to apply, visit our current scholarships website .  

Applications close:   

This advertisement will remain open until filled. Early applications are strongly encouraged.