2026 ARC future fellowship international PhD scholarship in robust autonomy at Macquarie University

The scholarship involves collaboration with industry partners, including a few months of corporate internships to deploy and test theoretical frameworks in real-world scenarios. Open-source repositories are required to host source code and experimental results, ensuring transparency and accessibility for industry adoption and academic collaboration. Alongside these practical outputs, the research aims for high-quality publications in venues like ICSE, FSE, UbiComp, and PerCom, guided by supervisors who are leaders in their fields.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about impactful research that integrates academic excellence with industry-relevant innovation. This scholarship provides a platform for creating open, impactful solutions to real-world challenges.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 30, 2026
• Value$39,700 p.a. (tax-free)
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorMacquarie University
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyMacquarie University
• Course to studyInformation Technology
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The scholarship comprises:

• a tuition fee offset/scholarship
• a living allowance stipend.

The value of each stipend scholarship is $39,700 per annum (full time, indexed) for three years.

Requirements

• This scholarship is available to eligible candidates to undertake a direct entry three-year PhD. Supervisors from Australia and the USA lead the research, requiring students to travel frequently between the two countries.
• Applicants must meet the requirements for an Australian student visa (subclass 500), allowing full-time study and limited work, and a USA visiting scholar visa (typically J-1), which permits short-term academic exchange activities.
• Applicants must ensure they are eligible for these visas to participate fully in the program.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• To apply for this scholarship, please contact [email protected] for any inquiries or further information.
• Detailed application instructions can be found on the official application page. Ensure all required documents are prepared and submitted before the deadline.

For more information, kindly visit the Macquarie University Scholarship website.