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HDR (PHD) SCHOLARSHIP – ION-ATOM COLLISION DATA FOR FUSION ENERGY, HADRON THERAPY AND ASTROPHYSICS AT CURTIN UNIVERSITY

LOCATION: Australia

This scholarship is funded by an ARC Discovery Project in conjunction with support from Curtin University. The purpose of the scholarship is to support a PhD student to carry out research in quantum collision theory. Currently, there is an urgent demand for accurate data on ion-beam collisions with atomic and molecular targets for the development and maintenance of fusion reactors, treatment planning in hadron therapy, and modelling astrophysical phenomena. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Student type: Future Students

Faculties and centers: Faculty of Science & Engineering, Science courses

Course type: Higher Degree by Research

Citizenship

Australian Citizen

Australian Permanent Resident

New Zealand Citizen

Permanent Humanitarian Visa

International Student

Scholarship base: Merit Based

Eligible courses: Any HDR student wishing to obtain a PhD in the field of physics.

The successful candidate must meet the minimum academic entry requirement for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy program https://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate/ including the English proficiency levels set by Curtin University (e.g., IELTS, Overall 6.5, Speaking 6.0, Writing 6.0, Reading 6.0 and Listening 6.0). Candidates should have a master’s or bachelor’s (Honors) degree in physics. Students with previous research experience and publications in physics or quantum chemistry are encouraged to apply.

Future student, please contact them via the EOI form

Recipients must complete their milestone 1 within 6 months of enrollment and remain enrolled on a full-time basis for the duration of the scholarship.

For further information, please contact Prof. Alisher Kadyrov (a.kadyrov@curtin.edu.au).

BENEFIT:

Value: This scholarship provides a living stipend of $37,500.00 p.a. pro rata indexed, based on full-time studies, for up to a maximum of 3 years.

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2026-2027 PRESTIGE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AT CARLETON UNIVERSITY    

Application Deadline: 1 March, 2026

LOCATION: Canada

Carleton University is pleased to offer the Prestige Undergraduate Scholarship to exceptional international students directly from high school or CEGEP with an admission average of 90 percent or better.

ELIGIBILITY:

You will be considered for a prestige scholarship only if you are entering Carleton directly from high school or CEGEP. Students who have previously attended a post-secondary educational institution (either college or university) are not eligible for these awards. For all prestige scholarships, you must achieve an admission average of 90 percent or better. The selection committee will also assess the range of your community or secondary school extracurricular activities.

The application submission deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year is March 1, 2026 (if the deadline date lands on a weekend, the application must be submitted the first working day after the deadline date). Submit your application by sending an email to awards@carleton.ca.

When you send the email, make sure that:

The reference letter is signed by the referee

You attach both the application and the reference letter

You include your student number

Students submitting an application must have an admissions average of 90% or better plus have demonstrated leadership roles in their extracurricular activities throughout school.

Only candidates with no previous attendance at a post-secondary educational institution (college or university, excluding CEGEP) will be considered. Student must be pursuing post-secondary studies for the first time.

BENEFIT:

Number of ScholarshipsValueTermsAdmission Average
Ten Chancellor’s Scholarships$32,000 ($8,000 x four years)Renewable*90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school
Seven Richard Lewar Entrance Scholarships$21,500 ($6,500 in the first year and $5,000 in second, third and fourth year)Renewable*90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school
Three Carleton University Scholarships of Excellence$20,000 ($5,000 x four years)Renewable*90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school
Two Carleton University SHAD Scholarships$20,000 ($5,000 x four years)Renewable*90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school
Jay Woo and CAA Scholarship$20,000 ($5,000 x four years)Renewable*90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school
One Riordon ScholarshipFull tuition in first, second, third, and fourth year**Renewable*90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school
One Collins Prestige ScholarshipFull tuition in first, second, third, and fourth year**Renewable*90% and extracurricular activities throughout secondary school
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