UNSW + CSIRO Industry PhD Scholarship

A new program for higher research candidates who will become the next leaders and innovators bridging the gap between research and industry.

Recruitment for the 2019 program is now closed.

The Program

CSIRO and UNSW are working with leading industry partners to develop the next generation of researchers with the skills to work at the interface of research and industry.

  • A four year program, including a minimum six month industry internship

  • $40K per annum scholarship

  • An elite industry-focused research program

  • Three-way support system by UNSW, CSIRO and an Industry Partner

  • Candidates are matched with an Industry Partner

  • Career and professional development

Industry Experience and your career

The Industry PhD Program is set to create a new and unique opportunity to give you the best kick-start to your career.

Connections & Training

Cultivate the skills to deliver world-class research, build the connections, and access the training and development opportunities to achieve the greatest impact for your career.

Your Partners

Successful PhD candidates will be matched with an industry mentor and two research supervisors based on nominated research areas. Industry partners will be your mentors and time in their businesses will provide practical experience.

Market Edge

Learn how decisions are made, how you can make a real difference with your research and how to give yourself a market edge in a six-month industry placement.

Who we are looking for

This program is designed to create industry-savvy professionals who will deliver world-class research that makes an impact on industry, the economy and the broader society. We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate leadership and innovative thinking along with academic excellence.

Eligibility

The program is open to local applicants only (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents & New Zealand citizens).

All applicants must meet the following entry criteria to the PhD:

  • Applicants cannot be enrolled in another PhD
  • Applicants are able to meet the UNSW research higher degree programs admission criteria
  • Applicants are able to meet the UNSW english language requirements

The Process

Your EOI will first be checked to determine your eligibility (subject to successful admission) for the Industry PhD Scholarship and then considered against the ideal candidate criteria. EOIs must be submitted by Friday 17 August. 

If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview during the weeks of 3rd – 14th of September, we suggest you make sure you are available to make this interview, online interviews will be possible if you can’t make it in person.

If you are successful at the interview you will then be invited to formally apply for admission to UNSW’s PhD program via Apply Online this will need to be completed by 28th September 2018. Please do not submit an application until you are invited to apply.

If you would like to start preparing your application, including the supporting documents you will need to provide, please see steps 3 -5 on this page: https://research.unsw.edu.au/submit-application

If you would like to know more about doing a PhD at UNSW please see https://research.unsw.edu.au/graduate-research

Important Information

  • There is only one Scholarship per project and UNSW reserves the right not to offer a scholarship if there are no suitable applicants.
  • All 2019 Industry PhD candidates must start in Term 1 2019, which begins on 18 February 2019 and you must commence no later than Friday 15 March 2019.

Download the Program Brochure

The Industry PhD aims to create research and innovation leaders of the future who are work ready, understand the needs of industry and have the know-how to collaborate with others. To learn more about the program please download the brochure.