Federation University Australia Fully Funded Scholarship in Sustainable Building Technology 2027

Federation University Australia is offering a funded PhD opportunity to develop innovative building façade systems that improve fire safety, structural performance and energy efficiency. The research will combine advanced materials, smart sensing technologies, digital modelling and 3D printing to develop safer, more sustainable buildings.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2026
• Value$40,000
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorFederation University Australia
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyFederation University Australia
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

This project is funded for 3 years, with the possibility of a 6-month extension upon application.

• Stipend
  • $40,000 per year, provided in fortnightly, tax-free instalments
• Project support
  • $3,000 per year available to spend on the research project provided by the Research Training Program (RTP) allowance
• Tuition fees
  • Up to $32,000 will be covered by the Research Training Program (RTP) fee-offset scholarship for domestic candidates and by a tuition fee scholarship for international candidates

Requirements

To be eligible for the project, you must: 

• be eligible for a PhD
• willing to undertake full-time study
• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or international applicant
• willing to travel to Swinburne University of Technology to undertake experimental work as part of the reserach project

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please contact Dr Sathees Nava before submitting your application. When you're ready to apply, follow these instructions.

For more information, kindly visit the Federation University webpage.