2026 Macquarie University Full PhD Scholarship for CMOS Design

The scholarship aims to develop a new generation of mixed signal silicon chips for chiplet based applications. The PhD candidate will be part of an industry-supported research group that will enable the use of last generations of ultra-low power and nanoscale chips for high performance applications in various networks.

The SiP Lab at Macquarie University is offering two fully-funded PhD scholarships focused on the development of integrated circuit (IC) chips using nanoscale semiconductor technologies for high performance mixed signal circuits in any of these areas:

• analogue to digital convertors
• digital to analogue convertors
• phase locked loops
• chiplet design
• advanced packaging.

The research will emphasise the design of integrated circuits for future chiplet based systems. This will include applications in wireline, wireless and sensing technologies. You will:

• work in a large research group with support from industry
• work alongside researchers working on CMOS design for rad-hard environments and the application of AI/ML to the design of integrated circuits
• be supported in developing skills for industry while undertaking your research degree.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 30, 2026
• ValueFully Funded
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorMacquarie University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The scholarship comprises:

• a tuition fee offset/scholarship
• a living allowance stipend.

The value of each stipend scholarship is $39,700 per annum (full time, indexed) for three years.

In addition, you may be eligible for an industry top-up of up to $20,000 with industry partner Atto Devices, based on level of experience.

Requirements

• This scholarship is available to eligible candidates to undertake a direct entry three-year PhD.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Before submitting your application, send a targeted cover letter, academic transcript and an up-to-date CV to Professor Mike Boers at [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit Macquarie University sholarship webpage.