Griffith University is seeking a PhD candidate to research the responsible design, evaluation and governance of infrastructure powering agentic and multi-agent AI systems.
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Summary
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Benefits
- The 2026 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $35,656 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study.
- A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years full time study.
Requirements
The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will be able to demonstrate strong analytical, programming, and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to conduct independent research in AI systems, software infrastructure, and responsible technology development. You will have evidence of a passion for agentic AI, trustworthy AI, multi-agent systems, and intelligent software infrastructure, with a strong desire to undertake research in [responsible infrastructure for agentic AI systems.
- Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
- Applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree with honours equivalent to first-class honours, or a Master’s degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a Bachelor honours degree, or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Policy. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program, refer here.
Please note:
- Applicants should have a strong background in Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related discipline.
- Applicants should have a strong academic record, normally with a GPA greater than 85/100 or equivalent.
- Applicants with prior research experience, research project involvement, peer-reviewed publications, or demonstrated experience in AI, machine learning, software systems, multi-agent systems, or related areas will be highly regarded.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
- A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19 OR
- A score of no less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only) OR
- A minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency OR
- An overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50 (applies to tests taken prior to 7 August 2025) OR
- An overall score of 55 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 47 (applies to tests taken on or after 7 August 2025) OR
- An overall score of 70 in the LanguageCert Academic OR
- An overall score of 59 in the Michigan English Test (MET) .
Application Documents
- Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
- Brief research proposal, maximum 2 pages
- Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the ‘About you’ section
- A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
- Names and contact details of two referees
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
October 2, 2026How To Apply
- All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected], containing the required documents.
For more information, kindly visit the Griffith webpage.
