Australia’s National Science Agency

Industry PhD Scholarship Program
Training new researchers to create impact with industry

We need you!



We seek high calibre domestic PhD students to deliver real world solutions to grow our industries and contribute to an innovative Australia.
With 50 industry focused PhD scholarships on offer each year, the Industry PhD Program (iPhD)
is part of an Australian Government initiative to better translate university research into commercial outcomes.

You’ll receive:
• admission to a university PhD program
• supervision by university, CSIRO and industry
• 4-year scholarship of approx.
$48,000 per annum (2026 rate)*
• 4-year project expense package of approx. $13,000 per annum
• 60-day industry engagement component
• embedded professional development and training program.
*Please refer to csiro.au/iphd for yearly scholarship rates.



Program details

3-way supervision
Industry PhD projects are co-developed and co-supervised by an industry partner, CSIRO and an Australian university. Each project draws on expertise from the three partners throughout the project, with students gaining access to additional training and infrastructure.


Minimum 60-day industry engagement
Sustained engagement with the industry partner throughout the PhD underpins the iPhD.


Competitive 4-year stipend
The program provides a stipend worth approx. $48,000 per annum (2026 rate) for full-time study.


Project expense and development package
Approx. $13,000 per annum to cover project-related costs and support your personal development.


Embedded career and professional development training
The iPhD Program includes approximately 20 days of career and professional development training across four years.
The training instils business, innovation, and stakeholder management skills.











Eligibility requirements

Students are subject to the policies of the participating university in addition to the iPhD student agreement.
• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen
• meet host university PhD admission requirements
• have not previously completed a PhD
• enrol as a full-time PhD student
• satisfy any project specific requirements











How to apply
1. Check out csiro.au/iphd for current opportunities and for further information on the program.
2. Submit an expression of interest (EOI) following the
instructions on the participating university’s webpage.



































For further information Industry PhD Program Office iPhD@csiro.au
csiro.au/iphd







Contact us
1300 363 400
csiro.au/contact csiro.au


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