CSIRO's Industry PhD program supports a three-way partnership aiming to train new researchers in critical areas and facilitate long-term benefits between research organisations and industry.
How it works
Program benefits
Develop new, or strengthen relationships with industry partners and universities to:
- Upskill PhD students to develop capability in CSIRO priority areas and in areas of national need
- Build consortia aligned with CSIRO Missions through iPhD projects
- Grow industry and university involvement with CSIRO exploratory research (Future Science Platforms)
- Provide PhD students with industry-focused training.
Program funding and support
The iPhD program is funded by the Australian Government and the industry partner for up to four years. Funding for each year consists of three components:
- Student Scholarship of $45,000 comprising of $33,000 provided by the Government and $12,000 provided by the industry partner
- Project Expense and Development package of up to $13,000 provided by the Government for research operating costs and research skill development.
- Student career and professional development training funding provided by the Government and developed/delivered by CSIRO.
Program requirements
iPhD projects must:
- Align with CSIRO and Government priorities
- Address an industry problem while complying with the university’s requirements of a PhD program
- Be with an Australian industry partner or an industry partner with an Australian presence (Government and Not-for-profit are excluded)
- Be limited to domestic students
- Include at least a 3-month Industry Engagement component, conducting research under the guidance of the industry partner.
CSIRO Business Units must:
- Provide a suitably experienced researcher to supervise the PhD student for up to four years
- Provide access to facilities and infrastructure, if required for the project.
Become a CSIRO partner
If you are a CSIRO researcher who has a project idea and would like to commence the EOI process, please contact us.
Industry PhD scholarship program
Program intake dates
- Expressions of Interest: Feb - May 2023
- Project Commencement: Feb 2024
Program resources
CSIRO Researchers: These are general guidelines. Please discuss with your Line Manager or iPhD team.
FAQ: CSIRO researcher
Activities should provide students with relevant tools and experience to better contextualise and apply research in an industry setting. Potential activities may include:
- understanding the research needs of the industry partner and/or the broader industry
- undertaking practical research translation activities under the guidance of the industry partner
- testing research assumptions and innovations in an industry setting with end-users.