Application Deadline: Applications accepted at any time
LOCATION: Australia
This scholarship is funded by an ARC DECRA project in conjunction with support from Curtin University. The purpose of this scholarship is to support a PhD student in researching proton batteries. Proton battery is a low-cost and safe alternative to lithium-ion battery. The PhD research will address challenges in proton battery research and improve energy density, fast charging and discharging capability, stability and low-temperature performance.
ELIGIBILITY:
Student type: Future Students
Faculties and centres: Faculty of Science & Engineering: Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)
Course type: Higher Degree by Research
Citizenship
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
New Zealand Citizen
Permanent Humanitarian Visa
International Student
Scholarship base: Merit Based
Any HDR student wishing to study in chemical engineering.
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). https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/offering/course-research-doctor-of-philosophy—chemical-engineering–dr-chengr/
Candidates should have a master’s or bachelor’s (Honors) degree in Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Materials, Environmental, Resources) or Chemistry (e.g., Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Electrochemistry) or an equivalent degree. Students with previous research experience and publications in materials science, materials engineering, chemical engineering, electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, etc., are encouraged to apply.
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.
BENEFIT:
This scholarship provides a living stipend of $37,500 p.a. pro rata indexed, based on full-time studies. The duration of the award shall be three years with a possible extension of up to six months (maximum), assessed on a case-by-case basis. In addition, this scholarship will include a tuition fee offset support for a successful international candidate upon the approval of Curtin University.
