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.
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Summary
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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
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
Application Deadline
August 15, 2026How To Apply
The applicant needs to go through a 3-step selection process:
- Contact Dr Zhe Chen ([email protected]) to express your interest, highlighting the title of this scholarship.
- Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview with the industry partner.
- 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.
