Are you a researcher, PhD candidate, industry partner or industry employee? Are you interested in collaborating across the research and industry sectors to develop new products and services?
Applications are open for Round 5 of the National Industry PhD Program for PhD candidates to work on industry-focused research projects, while developing their knowledge and skills to better translate university research into services and products.
The program comprises of two streams:
- Industry Linked PhD stream: For outstanding PhD candidates to undertake research projects co-designed by university and industry, with opportunities to be embedded in an industry setting and participate in a 12-week training program.
- Industry Researcher PhD stream: For highly capable industry professionals who are supported by their employers to undertake PhD projects in partnership with a university while retaining industry employment and salary benefits.
PhD student Chois Cai, a participant in the program, said the program enabled him to go back to studying higher education at a time when he never thought he would.
“I got my Master’s degree 14 years ago. I never thought I’d get the opportunity to study a PhD at the age of 43,” Cai said.
“I can be a role model for my kids. No matter how old you are, it’s important to achieve a goal. And I can achieve this goal while maintaining some work-life balance.”
The program is part of a $296 million government initiative to strengthen research talent skilled in university-industry collaboration and utilise the world-class research Australian universities are known for.
A total of 188 projects have been funded to date including a record 68 projects in the most recent fourth round. Applications needs to be submitted by an Australian university. To find out how you can participate, complete the short Expression of Interest form or email industryphd@campusplus.com.au.
Applications for Round 5 close on 14 March 2025.
To find out more about the program and application process, visit: National Industry PhD Program.