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Joint Industry–University Master & PhD Scholarship Program
Program Overview
The Joint Industry–University PhD & Master-to-PhD Scholarship Program is a prestigious initiative jointly established by leading Australian universities and industry partners.
It is designed to nurture future research and innovation leaders capable of translating academic excellence into industrial impact.
The program offers 30%–100% tuition scholarships or fully funded awards, combining world-class research training, enterprise-based practical experience, and comprehensive post-study visa benefits — providing a direct pathway to global research careers.
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1. Contact us to be matched with an academic and industry supervisor
2. Submit your application materials and research proposal
3. Attend a joint academic–industry review and interview
4. Receive your admission and scholarship offer
5. Complete visa procedures and enrolment
Program Categories
Master by Research
Designed for bachelor’s graduates entering advanced research training under joint university and enterprise supervision.
Minimum Requirements:
- Academic: Second-Class Honours or equivalent from a QS Top 500 university
- English: IELTS overall 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or equivalent
English exemption granted to graduates from Australian or English-speaking universities with ≥5 years of study + a bachelor’s degree
- Supervision: Joint recommendation from university and industry mentors
- Industry Placement: Minimum 6-month participation in enterprise industry projects
Master-to-PhD Pathway
An integrated research pathway enabling high-achieving bachelor’s graduates to transition directly from master’s to PhD after successful academic assessment.
Minimum Requirements:
- Academic: Second-Class Honours or equivalent from a QS Top 500 university
- English: IELTS overall 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or equivalent
English exemption granted to graduates from Australian or English-speaking universities with ≥5 years of study + a bachelor’s degree
- Supervision: Joint recommendation from university and industry mentors
- Industry Placement: Minimum 6-month participation in enterprise industry projects
PhD Program
Targeted bachelor’ of first-class honours or master’s graduates undertaking high-level, industry-aligned doctoral research.
Minimum Requirements:
- Academic:
- First-Class Honours or master’s degree (GPA ≥75%) from a QS Top 500 university
- ≥6-month research internship or ≥2 publications in SCI/SSCI Q1 or ABDC A* journals
- English: IELTS overall 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or exemption as above
- Supervision: Dual endorsement by university and industry supervisors
- Industry Placement: Minimum 6-month enterprise research engagement
Scholarship Structure
Full Scholarship Opportunity
Tuition Fee Coverage: 100% full tuition waiver
Living Allowance: Minimum of AUD 40,000 per annum, tax-free
Additional Benefits and opportunity:
Paid participation in enterprise-based research projects
Research funding and international conference travel support
Dual-supervision model (University Supervisor + Industry Mentor)
Paid sick leave and parental leave entitlements
Tuition Scholarship Opportunity
Excellence Tier
Tuition Coverage: 100% full tuition waiver
Merit Tier
Tuition Coverage: 70% tuition waiver
Progress Tier
Tuition Coverage: 50% tuition waiver
Inspire Tier
Tuition Coverage: 30% tuition waiver