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CURTIN UNIVERSITY HDR SCHOLARSHIP – WASM: MINERALS ENERGY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING – MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR RECHARGEABLE PROTON BATTERIES

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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.

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Opportunities, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA 2026 COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP DOCTORAL STUDIES

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Application Deadline: 20th September 2025

LOCATION: South Africa

In support of South Africa’s participation in the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, the University has made Commonwealth countries (excluding South African citizens).

These awards, known as the University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarships, will be granted on a competitive basis.

ELIGIBILITY:

The University of Pretoria Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship is open to applicants who are citizens of Commonwealth countries, excluding South African citizens.

Applicants must intend to undertake their doctoral studies at the University of Pretoria, with commencement in the 2026 academic year.

Applicants must have formally applied for admission to the University of Pretoria for the 2026 academic year.

Each applicant must have identified a potential supervisor at the University of Pretoria.

Applicants are required to have submitted their academic qualifications for evaluation to the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Further information is available at http://www.saqa.org.za.

Applicants must have completed their postgraduate Master’s degree at least two years prior to applying for admission in 2026.

Applicants older than 38 years of age at the time of application are ineligible for this scholarship.

Current or former Master’s or PhD students of the University of Pretoria are not eligible to apply

UP Commonwealth scholarship for PhD

BENEFIT:

The value of this Doctoral Scholarship will be R190 000 p.a. This amount must be used towards the following student costs: 2.1 Accommodation and living costs p.a. 2.2 Fees p.a. 2.2 Medical Aid for 2027 & 2028 (2026 medical aid at your own expense) 2.3 Books/Stationery. Note: The scholarship does not cover research running costs.

Additional costs covered by the University:

Flight ticket to RSA from home country on proof of study permit.

Return flight ticket to home country at the end of the completion of the programme as confirmed by the faculty.

Shuttle service on arrival in South Africa and return on completion of studies.

UP application fee and study visa costs, which will be refunded to the Applicant based on proof of receipts upon arrival at UP.

Supplementary Funds: The Commonwealth Scholarship holder may hold supplementary external bursaries/grants/scholarships with a maximum total value of awards, including this scholarship, of R300 000.00 p.a. The UP PhD Commonwealth Scholarship must be the primary award.

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