ELIGIBILITY:

Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree with honours (minimum Second Class Division 1) or a Master’s degree with a substantial research component

Have a strong academic background in a relevant discipline: artificial intelligence, data science, computer science, engineering/bio-engineering, agriculture, or a closely related field

(International students) Meet Murdoch University English language proficiency requirements (IELTS Academic Overall 6.5/Writing 6.0 or equivalent), and be eligible for admission to a full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Murdoch University.

Demonstrate appropriate research capability, including research methods training and academic writing skills

Industry project experience preferred

The scholarship recipients will undertake a substantive engagement with our industry partners as a core component of the PhD.

Stage 1: Please send your CV, together with your transcripts and cover letter, briefly addressing the selection criteria to C.Li@murdoch.edu.au (Prof Li) and F.Sohel@murdoch.edu.au (Prof. Sohel) with a subject: “ARC Grain Hub”.

Stage 2: Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed, and the preferred candidate will then work with the supervisory panel to prepare a research proposal for a full application.

Required Documents

Cover letter

Academic resume

Transcripts

English proficiency (if any)

BENEFIT:

The successful candidates will receive an ARC-funded PhD stipend of $37,000 per annum (2026 rate, tax-free) for up to 3.5 years, subject to satisfactory progress. The successful applicant can enroll between July and November 2026 or January and May 2027.