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SalaryFive Higher Degree Research scholarship opportunities are now available for a range of exciting industry led research projects spanning multiple discipline areas including Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Physics, Telecommunications, and Robotics.
Available projects:
- Chironix: Negative Space Utilization for Robot Safety
- Chironix: Traversable Terrain Classification for Autonomous Robots
- Geodrones: Visual Guidance for Ship Launch and Recovery of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- Geodrones: Visual Swarming for GPS Denied UAV Operations
- Nominal Systems: Autonomous Data-Driven Modelling for Advanced Satellite Constellation Management
- Chironix/Geodrones/Nominal Systems.
- Defence Trailblazer
Total annual stipend amount • $50,000 p.a. tax free*.
Eligibility criteria
- Australian citizens & Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens are encouraged to apply.
- International students currently studying in Australia and are from regions eligible to attain a defence security clearance (UK, US, Canada) are also welcome to apply.
How to apply:
Please submit your Expression of Interest ASAP via https://dtb.solutions/student-researcher-opportunities/industry-research-program/projects/?sort_by=university_a_z#projects
PhD applicants must commence by June 2024.
If applicants are deemed eligible, the academic supervisor will be in touch to advise the next steps.
If you are interested to undertake a PhD project as a Masters instead, please let us know.
Benefits
- Work closely with experts on defence industry led projects.
- Translate research into a tangible solution.
- $50,000 p.a. tax-free* stipend
- No tuition fees apply.
- Acquire a unique set of skills and expertise.
- Enhance your employability skills sought after by industry; graduates are highly regarded by employers.
- Opportunities for local and international travel.
- Work alongside world-leading researchers.
- Gain industry experience and grow your networks.
- Solve real life problems through industry engaged projects.
- Publish your contributions.
- Become an expert and make a real impact.
- Access paid annual, parental and personal leave.
More about Defence Trailblazer
The Defence Trailblazer for Concept to Sovereign Capability is a once in a generation opportunity to strengthen the collaboration between defence, academia and industry whilst accelerating research and commercialisation. In partnership with the University of Adelaide (UoA), the University of New South Wales (UNSW), industry partners and supported by the Australian Government, the initiative will skill the workforce of the future, support defence-focussed innovation, and play a leading role in accelerating the delivery of sovereign capabilities for the nation’s security and prosperity...at-speed and at-scale.
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Industry Research Program
All students supported under the Defence Trailblazer initiative will participate in the Defence Trailblazer Industry Research Program (IRP).
Candidates will be located on-site at both university and industry offices for at least 60 FTE days (prorated for eligible Masters candidates), to enable professional development opportunities in an industry setting.
Defence Research Capability
Academics participating in the Defence Trailblazer IRP are leaders in their fields.
UNSW adds a critical dimension to preparing defence forces across areas as diverse as Autonomous Systems, Hypersonics, Sensors and Space. The UNSW Defence Capability Portfolio showcases UNSW’s excellence in defence research and technology and highlights work across academia, government and industry, as well as with global policy makers, to create a hub of defence related knowledge. The vision is to translate this knowledge into impact which can transform Australian and global societies.
Learn more about UNSW’s defence capability portfolios.
Please note – enrolment to the above Industry Research Programs may require Australian Defence Security Clearance. Whilst we accept all Expression of Interests, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries may not be eligible.
*Funding Notes - Scholarship of $50,000 p.a. & no tuition fees (conditions apply)
