Prestigious PhD Scholarships in Engineering Disciplines: Unlock Your Research Potential

Are you a talented engineering student looking for a prestigious PhD scholarship to pursue your research dreams? Look no further! The University of Wollongong (UOW) is offering PhD scholarships in engineering disciplines through the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Innovative Composites for the Future of Mining Equipment (Composites for Sustainable Mining).

About the Scholarship

The ARC ITTC Composites for Sustainable Mining is a national research entity funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) and headquartered at the University of Wollongong (UOW). The Centre comprises seven Australian universities and eight local and international industry organisations. The key objective of the Centre is to provide innovative solutions to the current challenges and problems faced by the Mining Equipment, Technology and Service (METS) sectors.

(Also apply for Research Training Program Stipend (RTPS) at Swinburne University)

Scholarship Details

The PhD scholarships are valued at $36,161 per annum (2023) for 3.5 years. The scholarships are available in the following study areas:

Sustainable mining
Materials Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Innovative composites

The scholarships are open to domestic and international students who have completed an Australian university recognised master's by research or bachelor honours degree with first-class or second-class/division 1 honours, or an equivalent or higher qualification.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

Have completed an Australian university recognised master's by research or bachelor honours degree with first-class or second-class/division 1 honours, or an equivalent or higher qualification
Meet the English proficiency requirements for international students or local applicants with international qualifications set by the participating organisations
Demonstrate potential to pursue graduate research studies
Meet the specific requirements of the academic supervisors

How to Apply

Interested applicants should seek advice from their potential academic supervisors before applying for the scholarship. The application process involves:

Contacting Helen Jiang (helenj@uow.edu.au) for more information
Applying through the participating universities (UOW, UNSW, UQ, WSU, Deakin, Curtin, and Adelaide)

Benefits

The PhD scholarships offer a range of benefits, including:

A tax-free stipend of up to $AUD 36,161 per annum for 3.5 years
Opportunities to work with industry partners and gain practical experience
Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and equipment
Opportunities to develop skills in innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership
A chance to be part of a vibrant research community and contribute to innovative solutions in the mining equipment sector

Don't Miss This Opportunity

If you are a talented engineering student looking for a prestigious PhD scholarship to pursue your research dreams, apply now for the ARC ITTC Composites for Sustainable Mining PhD scholarships. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your research skills, gain practical experience, and contribute to innovative solutions in the mining equipment sector.

(Also apply for the University International Postgraduate Award-UIPA 2024, (Multiple fully funded MSc/PhD scholarships)

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