PhD scholarships and opportunities
AI for Simulation-Based Training
Closing Date: 31 May 2024 Apply Now
PhD Scholarship
The research will focus on developing advanced AI techniques to improve analysis and interpretation of data in simulation-based training scenarios for Defence. The project aims to advance AI methodologies to optimise training effectiveness and system capabilities in simulated environments.
New Technologies for Imaging the Impact of Bacterial Biofilms in Chronic Open Wounds
Closing Date: 31 May 2024 Apply Now
PhD Scholarship
A funded PhD position is available to develop novel imaging techniques for wound monitoring including algorithms for image processing and prediction. The PhD student will become part of a large multidisciplinary team who are focused on improving outcomes for patients with chronic wounds.
The Australian Wildlife Society Research Conservation Awards
Closing Date: 31 May 2024 Apply Now
PhD Opportunity
The Australian Wildlife Society Research Conservation Awards are funded by the Australian Wildlife Society.
Neural Principles of Multi-Sensor Vision Systems in Rail Safety Applications
Closing Date: 01 June 2024 Apply Now
PhD Scholarship
The project will develop new deep learning methods to improve machine vision comprising several sensors in collaboration with industry partners 4AI Systems and 4Tel Pty Ltd.
Quantifying the Hofmeister Series in Complex Electrolytes
Closing Date: 01 December 2024 Apply Now
PhD Scholarship
This project will apply quantum chemistry and molecular dynamics simulations to the study of Hofmeister and specific ion effects in complex electrolytes, including non-aqueous solvents, deep eutectic solvents and ionic liquids.
Glenn and Ken Moss PhD Scholarships in Engineering Research
Closing Date: 01 January 2018 Apply Now
PhD Scholarship
This donor funded supplementation scholarship has been established and funded for University of Newcastle students studying PhD (Mechanical Engineering) or PhD (Mechatronics). If a candidate is not available in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics, then the scholarship may be offered to a student from another Engineering Discipline.
Judy Kennedy Research Scholarship in Mental Health
Closing Date: 01 January 2018 Apply Now
The scholarship should be awarded to a student whose research aims to improve the care and outcomes for people with mental illness and their families.
Understanding, Optimizing, and Safeguarding the Thermal Desorption and Destruction of PFAS
Closing Date: 01 January 2018 Apply Now
PhD Scholarship
The CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD) is a research training program, focusing on applied research that benefits industry by solving real-world challenges. It aims to produce the next generation of innovation leaders with the skills to work at the interface of research and industry in Australia.
Progressive Voices/Movements in Islamic Theology in the (Post-)Secular Society of 21st Century
Closing Date: 31 December 2025 Apply Now
PhD Opportunity
PhD research on “Progressive Voices/Movements in Islamic Theology in the (Post-)Secular Society of 21st Century”
Recently expired PhD Scholarships
Tracking Climate Changes by Space Gravity Measurements
Closing Date: 29 February 2024 Apply Now
PhD Scholarship
This is a research opportunity for PhD students who are interested in learning satellite tracking (radar and laser) technology, Earth's gravity field variations, and climate changes by hydrological extremes (flooding/droughts) and melting ice, as well as solid Earth deformation.
An In-Built Depolymerisation Solution for Polyethylene Waste
Closing Date: 01 March 2024 Apply Now
PhD Scholarship
This project aims to design polymer coated enzymes that can be embedded into polyethylene, and later activated by the elevated temperatures of a compost heap, to depolymerise the plastic to small molecules.
Exploring the Benefits of Walk-and-Talk Therapy vs Traditional Indoor Therapy for Men with Low Mood
Closing Date: 08 March 2024 Apply Now
PhD Scholarship
This PhD scholarship will be aligned with a randomised trial examining the effectiveness of outdoor walk-and-talk therapy for men with low mood, compared to traditional indoor therapy.
Edith Ethel Ward Perpetual PhD Scholarship
Closing Date: 07 April 2024 Apply Now
Top-up Scholarship
This donor funded scholarship has been established and funded for a maximum of 3 years (full-time equivalent) for a current Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate in the College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing. The supplementation scholarship provides a benefit of $10,000 per annum for up to a maximum of 3 years (full-time) for a PhD program.
Personalised Medical Nutrition Therapy for Children and Adolescents with Asthma and Overweight or Obesity
Closing Date: 03 May 2024 Apply Now
PhD Scholarship
Up to 50% of children and adolescents with asthma are overweight/obese, vs 25% of those without asthma. Excess weight is linked with worse asthma control and a higher chance of asthma attacks. Dietary intervention may be an important strategy to improve asthma control in this group
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