2026 PhD Scholarship in Rheo Impedance Analysis for Solid State Batteries at Deakin University

Supporting a PhD candidate to develop mechano-electrochemical protocols optimizing solid-state battery manufacturing and performance.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026
• Value$37,450
• 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 $37,450 per annum tax exempt (2026 rate)

Requirements

To be eligible you must:

• meet Deakin's PhD entry requirements
• enrol full time
• be an international student.

Please refer to the research degree entry pathways page for further information.

Additional skill requirements:

• Master’s degree or a first honours degree (H1 actual, ideally Grade Point Average, GPA of ≥85%) in science, material science or engineering, material physics, chemistry, or related fields (which must have been awarded by the starting date of the PhD).
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English to effectively interact with colleagues to advance the project. If your first language is not English, or if your degree qualifications were not undertaken in English, evidence of English proficiency such as a copy of the result of an English test (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) is required. For details, please see “English language proficiency requirements” in: https://www.deakin.edu.au/course/doctor-philosophy-engineering-ifm
• The ability to analyse data, summarise them as regular reports using software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and report them in an unbiased way.
• Willingness to learn new skills and good at handling pressure.
• Good team spirit (willingness to cooperate).

Desirable special skills:

• Prior research experience, especially in science, material science or engineering, material physics, chemistry, or related fields, with a sound record of peer-reviewed publications.
• In-depth knowledge about rheology and electrochemistry.

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please send your CV with details of your qualifications (and grades), publications, and relevant research experience to Dr Hiroyuki Ueda and A/Prof Robert Kerr.
• If successful, you will be invited to submit a formal application.

For more information, kindly visit the Deakin University Scholarship webpage.