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CURTIN UNIVERSITY 2025 HDR SCHOLARSHIP – WASM: MINERALS ENERGY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

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Application Deadline: Applications accepted at any time

LOCATION: Australia

This HDR scholarship is supported by an ARC DECRA project. The purpose is to support the PhD candidate to conduct basic research on “Applications of oxide materials for electrochemical water splitting and plastic degradation”.

ELIGIBILITY:

Student type: Future Students

Faculties and centers: 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.

Candidates should have Masters and bachelor (First Class Honours) degree in Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Materials, Environmental, Resources) or Chemistry (e.g., Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Electrochemistry) or equivalent degree, and meet the language requirement (IELTS, Overall 6.5, Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening 6.0 or TOEFL, Overall 79, Reading, 13, Listening 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21, or PTE equivalent).

Students with previous research experience and publications in the fields of materials science, materials engineering, catalysis, electrocatalysis, chemical engineering, electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, environmental science, etc., are encouraged to apply.

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

BENEFIT:

Value: The successful candidate will receive a stipend of $37,500.00 per annum (tax-free), indexed annually.

The duration of the award shall be for 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

Maximum number awarded: 1

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KAUST GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS, 2026

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Application Deadline: January 15th, 2026

LOCATION: Saudi Arabia

The KAUST Global Fellowship Program aims to attract and support outstanding emerging research leaders and scientists from around the world to build their path towards a fully independent career. The program inspires the young generation of scientists and engineers to address global challenges and explore opportunities that benefit humanity. 

ELIGIBILITY:

For an applicant to be eligible for this Fellowship:

Must have been awarded a Ph.D. degree, within four calendar years (i.e., those applying in January 2026, must have received their Ph.D. after January 2022 inclusive);

Must expect to complete their Ph.D. before the start of their Fellowship;

Must be ready to move to KAUST to undertake their proposed three-year research project*;

Must identify in their application a KAUST faculty member who has confirmed and agreed to host them and their research project, if successful.

People of all nationalities are welcome to apply. They encourage female applications to promote a better gender balance in science and engineering.

Candidates must satisfy all Kingdom of Saudi Arabia requirements to obtain resident status.

Proposal Eligibility:

Focus on one or more of the KAUST research priorities: Health & Wellness, Sustainable Environment & Essential Needs, Energy & Industrial Leadership, and Economies of the Future;

Have an outline for a three-year duration;

Follow the budget and financial guidelines of the call;

Use the provided template.

The KAUST Global Fellowship Program supports research projects under the programs of the three KAUST academic divisions: Biological and Environmental Science and Engineering (BESE), Computer, Electrical, and Mathematical Science and Engineering (CEMSE), and Physical Science and Engineering (PSE).

BENEFIT:

Each successful fellow receives up to $40,000 of funding for their research proposal, along with a yearly living stipend of $75,000 plus benefits, including medical insurance, accommodation, schooling for up to 2 children, relocation allowance, and annual travel allowance. The funding allows researchers to prioritize their research on a full-time basis with financial security.

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