Industry PhD (iPhD) Program iPhD webinar and student perspectives 13 November 2024 I would like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the lands that we’re meeting on today. I pay my respect to their Elders past and present and I recognise their continuing connection and custodianship of the lands, seas, and waters throughout Australia. I would like to extend this acknowledgement to all Traditional Owners of the various lands on which each of you live and work. Welcome A person and person standing in a field Description automatically generated Agenda •Program featuresand benefits •Student panel discussion •Q&A How to use chat and ask a question Chat function A screenshot of a phone Description automatically generated with low confidence Q&A function THIS SESSION IS BEING RECORDED AND WILL BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE Overview The iPhD program brings together an industry partner, a universitypartner and CSIRO to co- develop and co-supervise an industry-focused PhD project. We are currently seeking high calibre domesticstudents to grow our industries through research. February 2025 February 2026 Timeline A close-up of a blue and white box Description automatically generated Mid-April Early Feb Please note: Students are unable to submit EOI. All projects will be openly advertised via the participating university. The iPhD student experience Admission to a university PhD program Supervision by university, CSIRO and industry Four-year scholarship package Four-year project expense package 60-day Industry Engagement component Embedded professional development and training program iPhD Program funding and support The CSIROiPhD Program is funded by the Australian Government and the industry partner for up to four years. Year Total scholarship CSIRO Industry PhD Scholarship Industry top-up Project Expense and Development package 2026 $48,071 $36,071 $12,000 $13,000 2027 $49,513 $37,153 $12,360 $13,390 2028 $50,998 $38,267 $12,731 $13,792 2029 $52,528 $39,415 $13,113 $14,205 iPhD embedded industry engagement •duration of at least 60 days throughout the PhD •full-time, part-time or in short strategic blocks •location is the premises of the industry partner •activities contribute to the development, research and outcomes of the PhD. Examples of industry engagement Clusters of black grapes growing on vines Field trials of grape drought resistance Piping and tanks of an industrial factory Water membrane testing in an industrial setting Droplet of water Use of nanoparticles to improve assay sensitivity Wind turbines in field Improving integration of distributed energy resources iPhD embedded training program •approximately 20 days of career and professional development across four years •mostly online and self-pace. Student eligibility •Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen •meet host university PhD admission requirements •meet university English language requirements •have not previously completed a PhD •be prepared to be located at the project location(s). iPhD scholarships available A qr code on a white background Description automatically generated Scan the QR code to view scholarships or visit www.csiro.au/iPhD University Industry Partner Edith Cowan University Nufarm Australia Curtin University Mthing Hydrobe InterGrain Murdoch University Norwood Systems University Industry Partner University of Adelaide The Australian Wine Institute & Treasury Wine Estates Vintners University of South Australia Gelomics Singel Optus Ocean Oils Seeley International University Industry Partner La Trobe University Ezy Chef Technologies Federation University Techplus Control System Foton Mobility Distribution Meredith Dairy Monash University Dassault Systems BlueScope Steel Charles Sturt University Telstra RMIT Ritchie Technology Workwear Group Swinburne University ARPANSA WA SA VIC University Industry Partner University of South Queensland Tunstall Australasia Griffith University Resinc Solar The University of Queensland Wildfire Energy seedEnergy Siemens Healthineers Queensland University of Technology Xcel Sodium Gelomics QLD University Industry Partner Macquarie University PSM Ferrovial Construction ACEN Renewables University of New South Wales Nullify Holdings University of New England Bioscout University of Wollongong TOP Rail Services University of Newcastle AGL Macquarie NSW University Industry Partner Australian National University Sprout Materials Australian Grain Technologies Griffin Honey Brazilian Rare Earths Bellavista Resources Mt Weld Mining ACT iPhD project examples Domesticating Australian native bees for use as alternative pollinators •University: Australian National University •Industry partner: Griffin Honey •CSIRO: Agriculture & Food Ideal student skills: •knowledge of bee biology, genetics, and behaviour •an understanding of bee breeding •hands-on experience in beekeeping 3-D food printing of texture modified foods •University: La Trobe University •Industry partner: Ezy Chef Technologies •CSIRO: Agriculture & Food Ideal student skills: •health, food and soft material science •IT and computer skills •physical and analytical chemistry knowledge iPhDstudent panel Nicholas Graham University: University of Adelaide Industry Partner: Biosensis Pty Ltd CSIRO: Health and Biosecurity Project title: Development of protein biomarker assays for Alzheimer's disease in the SAND and ADNeT cohorts. Stephie Uzice University: Curtin University Industry Partner: Alcoa of Australia Limited CSIRO: Environment Project title: Bioelectrochemical organics destruction and caustics recovery from alumina refinery liquor (Horizontal Bullet List) iPhD application pathway A close-up of a blue and purple background Description automatically generated iPhDstudent benefits Greaterimpactwith industryrelevant researchAccess tospecialised expertise,equipment and trainingStrengthen knowledge in innovation and translation ofresearchBoost employability and broaden future careeropportunitiesDevelop networks with industry,universityand CSIROGreater impact with industry relevant research Access to specialised expertise, equipment and training Strengthen knowledge in innovation and translation of research Boost employability and broaden future career opportunities Develop networks with industry, university and CSIRO Grow professional skills such as communication, teamwork, management and organisational skills (Icon Vertical Solid List) Next steps A qr code on a white background Description automatically generated Scan the QR code to view available scholarships Medium shot of people in white coats Description automatically generated iPhD@csiro.au www.csiro.au/iPhD