2025 RMIT University PhD Scholarship in "Machine Learning for Evaluating Constraints in Optimization Algorithms"

This project develops state-of-the-art Combinatorial Optimization (CO) algorithms using machine learning techniques and meta-heuristics (e.g., evolutionary algorithms) to learn the values of constraints.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2025
• Value$35,886 per annum pro rata
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

A stipend of $35,886 per annum pro rata (full-time study), with a possible 6-month extension

Requirements

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• have a first-class Honours or 2A Honours or equivalent degree in computing technologies;  
• be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or an international student meeting the minimum English language requirements;  
• provide evidence of adequate oral and written communication skills; 
• meet RMIT's entry requirements for the master by research degree (or master coursework including a minor thesis).

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Interested candidates should contact Professor Xiaodong Li ([email protected]), Professor Andreas Ernst ([email protected]), or Dr. Yuan Sun ([email protected]).
• Please provide a short research proposal outlining your interest and alignment with the proposed research, and why you think you are the best candidate for this project.
• You should also provide a short CV, your academic transcripts, 2 of your top published research papers (if any).

For more information, kindly visit RMIT University scholarship webpage.