The University of Wollongong (UOW) is proud to announce multiple Prestigious International PhD scholarships at the ARC Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Innovative Composites for the Future of Mining Equipment. These scholarships, funded by the Australian Research Council, offer AUD 36,161 annually for 3.5 years to support research in engineering disciplines related to mining technologies. Open to both domestic and international students, this is your chance to contribute to innovative research while gaining valuable industry experience.
Applicants must hold an Australian university-recognized master’s degree by research or a bachelor’s degree with first class or second class / division 1 honors, or possess an equivalent qualification that demonstrates their ability to undertake graduate research. Both domestic and international students from any nationality are eligible, provided they meet the English proficiency standards set by the participating universities. The scholarship is open to a wide range of subjects offered by the participating institutions, particularly within engineering disciplines and innovative composites for mining equipment.Application Deadline: Open
Brief Description
- University or Organization: University of Wollongong (UOW) and participating Australian universities
- Department: Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: $36,161 per annum (2023), tax-free
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: Multiple
- Nationality: Domestic and International students
- The award can be taken in the: Australia
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All nationalities
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is available for any subject offered by the participating universities, with a focus on engineering disciplines and innovative composites for mining equipment.
- Admissible Criteria:
- Completion of an Australian university-recognized master’s by research or bachelor honours degree with first class or second class / division 1 honours, or an equivalent qualification.
- For international students or local applicants with international qualifications, meeting the English proficiency requirements set by the participating universities.
- Potential candidates should seek advice from potential academic supervisors before applying.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to consult with potential academic supervisors at one of the participating universities before applying for these scholarships. Applications will be considered until all positions are filled.
Benefits
Successful candidates will receive a tax-free stipend of up to AUD 36,161 per annum for the duration of the scholarship, which is three and a half years. The scholarship includes industry training and placements as part of the PhD program, but no extensions are available.
Founded in 1975, University of Wollongong is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Wollongong (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Dubai, Shoalhaven, Loftus, Moss Vale, Bega, Batemans Bay, Liverpool. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, University of Wollongong (UOW) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Wollongong (UOW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 44 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.