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CSIRO IPhD Nufarm Scholarship

CSIRO's Industry PhD (iPhD) Program brings together an industry partner, a university and CSIRO to co-develop a four-year industry-focussed PhD project. The shortlisting, selection and recruitment of the PhD student is conducted jointly by CSIRO, the university partner and the industry partner based on the needs of the research project, the program's eligibility criteria, and the PhD admission requirements of the participating university.

Important dates

Opens: 26-09-2024 Closes: 30-11-2024

Applies to

Domestic Postgraduate Research

At a glance

The Program includes:

  • Admission to a university PhD program.
  • Supervision by the participating university, CSIRO, and an industry partner.
  • A four year scholarship package totalling approximately $47,000 per annum (2025 rate).
  • A four year Project Expense and Development package of $13,000 per annum.
  • A 60 day Industry Engagement component with the industry partner.
  • A structured professional development and training program to develop your applied research skills.

Successful students are subject to the policies, procedures and guidelines of the participating university in addition to the CSIRO Industry PhD Program terms and conditions. Students will receive a standard PhD on completion.

Eligibility guidelines

The student must:

  • Be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident, or a New Zealand citizen.
  • Meet participating university PhD admission requirements.
  • Meet university English language requirements.
  • Not have previously completed a PhD.
  • Be able to commence the Program in the year of the offer.
  • Enrol as a full-time PhD student. Part-time arrangements may be considered if approved by the supervisory team and in accordance with university policy.
  • Be prepared to be located at the project location(s) that the host university has approved and, if required, comply with the host university’s external enrolment procedures.
  • Be prepared to undergo onboarding to CSIRO, which will include passing mandatory government background checks (allow for between 4 to 8 weeks) and complete any other CSIRO requirements.

Selection criteria

Essential:

  • Bachelor of Science or master’s in molecular biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biological Chemistry, Synthetic biology, or related discipline.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of 'Design-Build-Test-Learn' principles and experience in construct design, cloning techniques, and general microbiology and protein chemistry principles.
  • Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work within a multi-institutional and dispersed team.
  • Attention to detail and demonstrated experience of accurate recording and analysis of data.

Desirable:

  • Demonstrable knowledge or skills in bioinformatics and in peptide or protein engineering.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills for HSE and PC2 compliance.

How to apply

  • Applicants are required to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to Michelle Colgrave.
  • The EOI is assessed by the supervisory team and shortlisted applicants are interviewed.
  • The supervisory team nominates a preferred applicant and informs iPhD office.
  • The nominated applicant will be instructed to apply.
  • The application is then assessed by the host university against PhD admission criteria.
  • The university will issue a letter of offer for the program if all conditions have been satisfied.

Terms and conditions

Please refer to the Industry PhD Terms and Conditions.

Further information

For full guidelines and further information, please visit CSIRO's Industry PhD (iPhD) Program.
Alternatively, questions about this scholarship can be directed to iPhD team or ECU Graduate Research School.

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