CSIRO’s Industry PhD Program 


CSIRO’s Industry PhD (iPhD) Program supports a 
three-way partnership aiming to train new 
researchers in critical areas and facilitate strategic 
relationships between research organisations 
and industry.

Program Benefits

Develop new, or strengthen relationships with 
industry partners and universities to:

•upskill PhD students to develop capability in CSIROpriority areas and in areas of national need
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build consortia aligned with Research Unitsthrough iPhD projectsgrow industry and university involvement withCSIRO exploratory research
•provide PhD students with industry focusedtraining




Program Funding& Support

The iPhD program is funded by the Australian 
Government and the industry partner for up to four 
years. For projects commencing in 2027:


•Student scholarship of $49,513 p.a. comprising of$37,153 p.a. provided by the Government and$12,360 p.a. provided by the industry partner•Project Expense and Development package of$13,390 p.a. provided by the Government forresearch operating costs•student career and professional developmenttraining funding provided by the Government.




Program Requirements

iPhD projects must:

•Align with CSIRO & Government priorities
•address an industry problem while complying withthe university’s requirements of a PhD program
•be with an Australian industry partner or anindustry partner with an Australian presence
•be limited to domestic students
•include at least a 60-day Industry EngagementComponent, conducting research under theguidance of the industry partner.




CSIRO Research Units must:

•Provide a suitably experiencedresearcher to co-
supervise the PhD student for up to four years
•provide access to facilities and infrastructure, ifrequired for the project.




Program Intake Dates


•Call for Expressions of Interest: From 2 Feb 2026•project commencement: Late 2026/early 2027.




Early discussions are encouraged to work through 
project logistics. Contact iphd@csiro.auto explore 
your project idea.

Program Information

•Visit csiro.au/iphd
•scan the QR code
•email iphd@csiro.au





Program funding amounts increase annually. Refer to 
www.csiro.au/iphd for yearly rates. 
Email iphd@csiro.au | Website csiro.au/iphd


Bringing together an industry partner, a university and CSIRO to co-develop and 
jointly supervise a four-year industry-focused PhD project


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