Federation University PhD Scholarship 2026

Oxidation Behaviour of Broken Ore in Sub-Level Open Stopes (SLOS) at CSA Mine

This industry-funded PhD project aims to investigate the oxidation behaviour of broken ore within sub-level open stopes at CSA Mine, one of Australia's largest underground copper mines.

The project offers a unique opportunity to work closely with industry and contribute to solving a significant operational challenge with broader relevance to the mining sector.  

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 30, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorFederation University Australia
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyFederation University Australia
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

This project is funded for three years (with the potential for a 6-month extension upon application).

• Stipend: $50,000 per year, provided in fortnightly, tax free installments comprised of $40,000 as the base stipend, and a $10,000 top up from Federation University
• 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 students, or by a tuition fee scholarship provided by the Graduate Research School for international students

Requirements

To be eligible for the project, you must: 

• be eligible for a PhD
• willing to undertake full-time study
• have a background in one or more of the following areas:
  • Mining Engineering
  • Geological Engineering
  • Geology
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering

Experience with laboratory testing, geochemistry, mineralogy, data analysis, or mine operations will be advantageous.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please contact Associate Professor Manoj Khandelwal before submitting your application. When you're ready to apply, follow these instructions.

For more information, kindly visit the Federation University webpage.