ACU Industry PhD Scholarships support ACU PhD candidates to undertake a research project in collaboration with an industry partner. By working with industry, candidates can apply their high-level research skills to help solve real-world problems.
Benefits
PhD candidates are supported with a funding package for up to 3.5 years including:
A stipend scholarship to support living expenses valued at $32,192 p.a. (2024 rate, indexed annually).
Tuition Fee Scholarship valued at $30,000 p.a. (2024)
Single Overseas Student Health Cover Policy
Relocation Allowance of $2,000 for international candidates.
The scholarship conditions align with the ACU Research Training Program Scholarship Policy.
The stipend rate set by the university aligns with the Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend Scholarship base rate.
Requirements
Domestic and international candidates who meet ACU’s admission and scholarship entry requirements. International candidates must usually enroll full-time for visa purposes.
Selection Process
PhD candidates are recruited through a competitive process. Selection involves advertisement, application assessment, and interviews. Industry partners can participate in the selection process, including as members of the selection panel.
Method of Application
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Find an Industry Partner: Engage with ACU to identify or bring your own industry partner.
Submit an Application: PhD candidates should apply via the ACU graduate research scholarships webpage.
Industry Contribution: Industry partners can choose between fully funding the scholarship or co-funding with ACU.
Recruitment Process: Allow 3-6 months for candidate recruitment, including advertisement, application assessment, and (if applicable) visa processing.
To express interest or find out more, please contact the Graduate Research School: hdr.projects@acu.edu.au
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