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LASOMA FULLY FUNDED PHD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME (FUNDED BY EUROPEAN COMMISSION)

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Application Deadline: June 22, 2026

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

LaSoMa provides comprehensive financial support for PhD candidates pursuing research in laser manufacturing for solar systems components with a focus on zero-defect, zero-waste production and climate change mitigation. Mobility duration ranges from 6 to 36 months. Funded by the European Commission.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for a LaSoMa scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Nationality & ResidenceMust be national and resident of an African country at time of application
Target GroupTarget Group 1: Graduate of one of the LaSoMa participating HEIs, OR Target Group 2: Graduate from another African HEI not participating as a beneficiary
PhD EntryRecognised Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or related field
LanguageProficiency in English (language of instruction)
Previous ScholarshipMust not have previously received scholarship under any Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme 2022-2027 project
No Double-DippingMust commit not to benefit from another EU-funded scholarship scheme (e.g., Erasmus+, Erasmus Mundus) during LaSoMa mobility period
Research AlignmentResearch interests must align with LaSoMa focus areas (laser manufacturing, solar systems, climate change)
Inclusion GoalsProject targets: 30% women, 10% special needs. Applicants from under-represented groups strongly encouraged

Scholarship holders undertake research in one or more of the following LaSoMa priority areas:

Laser Manufacturing Technologies

Laser cutting, welding, cladding, additive manufacturing for solar panels and batteries

Digital Twins & Lifecycle Modelling

Digital twin frameworks, lifecycle sustainability modelling, scanning optics integration

AI/ML for Zero-Defect Manufacturing

Machine learning, big data science, AI-driven quality control and process optimisation

Solar Materials & Climate Mitigation

Photovoltaic materials, battery components, sustainable production, climate change mitigation

BENEFIT:

100% tuition fees covered by European Commission funding

Monthly stipend for living expenses throughout the programme

Medical insurance coverage

Research consumables and equipment access at partner universities

Travel support for preparatory school, research visits, and conferences

Access to industry partners (BStars, DWA) and laser manufacturing facilities

LaSoMa Preparatory Graduate School included soft skills and technical training.

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Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM    SCHOLARSHIP (RTP)  / DEAKIN UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH  SCHOLARSHIP (DUPR) 

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The application for the 2027 international round opens 6 July 2026 and closes 23 August 2026 (February 2027 intake).

LOCATION: Australia

RTP scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, while DUPR scholarships are funded by Deakin. Both are available to domestic and international candidates. Only top-ranked applicants will be offered an RTP.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for an RTP Stipend, RTP Fees Offset, RTP Allowance or DUPRS an applicant must be a domestic or international student enrolled in a graduate research course of study at Deakin University.

To be eligible for an RTP Fees Offset an applicant must not be receiving an equivalent award or scholarship from the Commonwealth designed to offset graduate research fees.

Learn more about research degree entry requirements

RTP and DUPRS Stipends will be awarded to candidates as the result of a competitive process outlined in the ranking guidelines below. Candidates receiving an RTP or DUPRS Stipend will be enrolled as on-campus full-time students.

Applicants for an RTP or DUPRS stipend must have the following:

Completed at least four years of tertiary education studies

Achieved 80% or equivalent in the research component of their previous study or an equivalent level of academic attainment, taking into account previous study, relevant work experience, research publications and other research experience

Met all other minimum entry requirements according to the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Admission, Selection and Enrolment Procedure. 

Currently enrolled graduate research candidates can apply for an RTP or DUPRS Stipend and will be assessed by the Faculty/Institute. Currently enrolled graduate researchers may not apply after they have completed more than three years of their doctoral course or two years of their masters course (or part-time equivalent).

For information about the RTP Fees Offset selection process and the offer process for all scholarships please refer to the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Scholarships Procedure.

Download the Graduate Research Scholarships 2025 Ranking Guidelines (PDF, 283.0KB)

BENEFIT:

A stipend of $37,450 per annum, tax-exempt

A relocation allowance from $500 to $1,500 (for single to family) is awarded to candidates who are moving from interstate or overseas in order to study at Deakin.

For international candidates only: A single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy for the duration of the student visa.

Duration:

Doctoral degree: three years for stipend and four years for the tuition fees offset.

Research master’s degree: two years for stipend and two years for the tuition fees offset.

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