University of Adelaide CRC-P PhD Scholarship (SiPHyR) 2026

In this project, Adelaide University and industry partner 1414 Degrees aim to develop a new reactor based on the SiPHyR technique, which integrates licensed designs from the University with 1414 Degrees’ silicon based thermal energy storage technology, SiBrick®, to enable continuous hydrogen production from intermittent renewable electricity. The PhD student(s) will join the project to conduct experimental and/or numerical studies related to the reactor development and process optimisation under supervisions of senior researchers from AU and 1414D.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 31, 2026
• Value$36,500
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Adelaide
• City to studySouth Australia
• School to studyUniversity of Adelaide
• Course to studyEngineering , Sciences , Technology
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• An Adelaide University Research Scholarship will be paid for 3.75 years at a stipend rate of $36,500 per annum (indexed annually).
• It is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval. International students will receive single overseas student health cover for the duration of candidature, and a relocation allowance (if applicable).
• Details of terms and benefits will be provided to the successful candidate in their Conditions of Award.

Requirements

• This opportunity is open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students who meet the requirements for PhD admission  at Adelaide University, and who can demonstrate suitable experience in a related field (through a high quality Honours or Masters degree).
• The successful candidate must be able to enrol as a full-time PhD student at the University in the year of the offer.
• They must remain based in Adelaide, South Australia for the duration of the award.

Application Documents

• CV
• Cover Letter (of not more than 2 pages) outlining your interest in the PhD project and describing how your background and research area align with the project
• Degree certificates and relevant academic transcripts, with translations of non-English documentation

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, please email the following documents to Dr Zhiwei Sun ([email protected]) with the name of the scholarship in the subject line.

For more information, kindly visit the Scholarship webpage.