2025 Deakin University Steel for Automotive Applications HDR Scholarship

This project aims to develop a new in-situ test approach to link steel microstructure constituents’ characteristics and their evolution during deformation to fracture mechanisms in forming. This will enable future forming process optimisation to prevent fracture issues and enable widespread application of Baosteel ultra-high strength steel (UHSS) in future electric vehicles (EVs).

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 7, 2025
• Value$35,550 per annum
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorDeakin University
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyDeakin University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

This scholarship is available over three years and offers:

• a stipend of $35,550 per annum tax exempt (2025 rate)

For international students, the awardee will also receive:

• tuition fees offset for the duration of four years
• single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.

Requirements

To be eligible you must:

• meet Deakin's PhD entry requirements
• enrol full time
• hold an honours degree (first class) or an equivalent standard masters degree with a substantial research component.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please email your CV, academic transcript and example of written work, such as journal article, report or student assignment, to A/Prof Matthias Weiss. Your CV should highlight your skills, education, publications and relevant work experience. If successful, you will be invited to submit a formal application.

• Email A/Prof Matthias Weiss

For more information, kindly visit Deakin University scholarship webpage.