Benefits

Successful applicants will be awarded a scholarship package consisting of:

• A stipend scholarship valued at AUD $33,511 per annum to support living expenses.
• A tuition fee scholarship valued at c. AUD $30,000 per annum to cover course costs.
• At least 60 full-time equivalent days of engagement with the industry partner.
• Up to AUD $2,000 relocation allowance to contribute to the costs of relocation to Australia (international candidates).
• A single Overseas Student Health Care Policy (international candidates).

*2025 rates, indexed annually.

The stipend rate set by the university aligns with the Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship base rate.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

• Meet the eligibility criteria for admission to a Research Higher Degree at ACU found in the Higher Degree Research Regulations.
• Meet the eligibility criteria for research scholarships found in the ACU Research Training Program Scholarship Policy.
• Meet the specific eligibility criteria of the research project.

Applications

Candidates are recruited via a competitive process.

All Industry PhD Scholarships are advertised on the ACU Graduate Research School Scholarship-Supported Research Projects page.