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CSIRO has invested $25M over four years in the AI for Missions Program to create novel AI research and technologies that will enable Missions to solve Australia’s greatest challenges. To deliver on this goal we will partner with universities and industry to advance the science, technology and impact of AI to support Missions.

CSIRO has invested $25M over four years in the AI for Missions Program to create novel AI research and technologies.

Program overview

Scholarships are offered at $40,500 per annum or an optional top-up amount of $10,000 per annum. Students will also be offered a $5,000 per annum training allowance (maximum of $15,000 total) and $5,000 (total) for travel expenses. Tuition fees are not covered.

Students will have the opportunity to be part of a cohort and participate in the coursework program offered by the Next Generation Graduates Programs.

We are open to:

  • Domestic and international students enrolled in an Australian University
  • Professionals who are working in industry
  • Flexible working arrangements.

About the PhD Scholarships

We are pleased to announce 16 PhD scholarships that focus on creating novel AI research and technologies to enable Missions to solve Australia’s greatest challenges. You can read overviews of each project in our project list, or visit jobs.csiro.au to apply.

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