La Trobe Autonomous AI Agents Scholarship 2026

This is an industry-linked PhD scholarship. This scholarship is created by La Trobe University in collaboration with a new cutting-edge quantitative-trading company to push the frontiers of AI-aided decision-making in quantitative trading processes.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 15, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorLa Trobe University
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyLa Trobe University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A La Trobe Research Scholarship for three and a half years, with a value of $35,000 per annum, to support your living costs (2025 rate)
• A fee-relief scholarship for up to four years
• Relocation allowance and thesis allowance
• Opportunities to work with La Trobe's outstanding researchers, and have access to our suite of professional development programs 
• Collaborate closely with industry partner, gaininghands-on experience in developing AI solutions for live trading environments.
• Access proprietary market data and institutional infrastructure, including cutting-edge computing environments and live market simulation tools. Translate research into production, contributing to innovative technologies that shape the future of autonomous finance.
• Build a powerful professional network, with cosupervision from both academic leaders and senior industry practitioners.

Requirements

• Meet the entry requirements of the Doctor of Philosophy
• Not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose

Application Deadline

How To Apply

The applicant needs to go through a 3-step selection process:

1. Contact Dr Zhe Chen ([email protected]) to express your interest, highlighting the title of this scholarship.
2. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview with the industry partner.
3. The top applicant will be directed to submit a full application to La Trobe University for candidature and scholarship, to be assessed for entry into the PhD and to ensure they meet the minimum academic requirements to hold a scholarship. An offer is not confirmed until La Trobe University has assessed your full application and issued an official offer of entry into the PhD with scholarship.

Contact: Dr Zhen He, [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit La Trobe scholarship webpage.