Deakin University HDR Scholarship in Metal Bipolar Plates for Hydrogen Applications 2026

Supporting a PhD candidate to develop a new manufacturing approach for the rapid prototyping and production of metal bipolar plates for fuel cell and electrolyser applications

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 30, 2026
• 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 $40,581 per annum tax exempt 

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
• be an international or domestic candidate

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

Additional requirements:

We are seeking motivated applicants with a background in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field, with interest in one or more of the following areas:

• numerical modelling and simulation, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• forming process design and optimisation
• advanced manufacturing and micro-manufacturing
• experimental mechanics and materials characterisation
• hydrogen and electrochemical energy technologies

Applicants who are excited by industry-connected research and collaborative work across engineering disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply.

Selection Process

• If successful, you will be invited to submit a formal application.

Application Documents

• CV: Your CV should highlight your skills, education, publications and relevant work experience. 

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please email your documents to Prof Matthias Weiss: [email protected].

For more information kindly visit the Deakin University scholarship webpage.