Data61 PhD Scholarships

We are looking for candidates keen to apply AI and digital sciences to a range of research domains. We want diverse and creative scholars who are excited about being part of socially impactful research. Project details are available on our Student Programs webpage via the following link - research projects list.

Students should:

• be able to demonstrate academic and research excellence.
• have a high level of written and oral communication skills to the Australian university standard.
• collaborate effectively and proactively as a team member.
• have demonstrated carrying out research projects individually or in teams.

Students may be based at various locations across Australia. Please see the project list for locations.

CSIRO is an Equal Opportunity employer working hard to recruit world-class talent that represents the diversity across our society.  As part of our commitment to equitable employment outcomes for under-represented groups, preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and also to women who meet the role requirements.

• Academic calibre of the student:  This is critical to the assessment of a scholarship and candidates must have a relevant first-class honours (or equivalent) degree from a recognised university (students near the completion of their honours year will be asked to demonstrate evidence of first-class honours upon receiving final grades before being accepted). 
• Research potential of the student:  The student must be able to demonstrate research potential to carry out the nominated research project such as previous research projects, Honours or Masters thesis research and industry projects.
• Evidence of skills and capability required to carry out the advertised project:  The student should demonstrate through their application the required skills and capabilities for successful completion of a PhD.
• Relevance of the selected university supervisor’s research background and their willingness to supervise the student in collaboration with the CSIRO’s Data61 supervisor should also be made clear by the student, as follow up references and confirmations will be actioned in the selection process.

Applicants may apply to a maximum of two projects (two preferences). For details of the research projects that may be undertaken, please view the research projects list .

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and projects may close as suitable candidates are accepted. Early applications are encouraged. 

Note: Some projects listed may not proceed depending on availability of suitable applicants.

 Applications require the following documentation:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic Transcripts

Information about these documents is outlined below. Candidates may be required to provide at least two referees (preferably academic referees) upon request.

In the online application system, you will be required to submit your application in the following order:

1. In the ‘Resume/CV’ field attach your Cover Letter and Resume/CV as one document.
2. In the ‘Cover Letter’ field attach your Academic Transcripts as a PDF.
3. In the ‘Education’ section select your university from the Educational Institute list.
4. in the ‘Job-Specific Information’ section, select your preferred research project/s in order of preference.  You are not required to provide your Grade Point Average (GPA), please select ‘Not Applicable’.