CDU Domestic Excellence scholarships (CDUDES)
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is looking for Australia’s top higher degree by research candidates with the launch of a generous scholarship program. The aim of the program is to attract high-performance HDR students to the Northern Territory for a unique and rewarding research career.
Successful applicants will receive a scholarship of $40,000 a year for three years to contribute to CDU's strong research culture. Each project includes a HDR Internship.
Applications from aspiring HDR students are sought for the available projects by 1 March 2024.
Eligibility criteria
A PhD candidate must be:
- eligible to enrol in a PhD, as defined by these guidelines
- able to commence between 5 January 2024 and 31 March 2024
Essential Criteria:
- First Class Honours or Masters by Research in a university ranked in the top 500* (OR)
- A high distinction on a postgraduate research project in a university ranked in the top 500*
Desirable Criteria:
- A publication equivalent to the top 25% in the field in which the applicant was the first author.
How to apply
Submit an expression of interest to the supervisor including the following:
- A cover letter that includes a brief statement of the applicant’s suitability (maximum of two pages)
- A curriculum vitae, including a list of any peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and relevant work and/or research experience.
- A brief statement not exceeding 500 words in length that explains why you are interested in this research project/area.
Available Projects
- Keeping culture strong: Two-way practices and social exchange in remote Aboriginal communities in northern Australia - Supervisor contact: Professor Steven Bird
- Decarbonising the refining of spodumene to lithium hydroxide: Replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy in the calcination process - Supervisor contact: Professor Bogdan Dlugopolski
For more details, please visit: Home - Outstanding Researchers (cdu.edu.au)
This scholarship is available only for domestic students, please refer to the scholarships for international students.