PhD Scholarship in Phase Transformation in Green Steel at Monash University 2026

Expressions of interest are sought from outstanding domestic and international candidates for PhD study within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Faculty of Engineering, Monash University.

The PhD candidate will join the MSE Metallurgy and Corrosion cluster, working within a multidisciplinary team spanning theory, advanced characterisation, and computational modelling. This environment provides an excellent platform for developing expertise in materials science and contributing to Australia’s leadership in green and sustainable metallurgical innovation.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineJune 30, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorMonash University
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyMonash University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• $37,145 per annum (tax-free stipend) 

Requirements

1. Applications are invited from candidates with backgrounds in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Solid-State Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

2. Applicants must demonstrate:

• A strong interest in thermodynamics, kinetics, and microstructure evolution in materials under high-temperature conditions;
• The ability to conduct independent, self-motivated research; and
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

3. Applicants will be considered provided they fulfil the criteria for Masters by Research & PhD admission at Monash University. Details of the relevant requirements are available at https://www.monash.edu/engineering/future-students/graduate-research/how-to-apply 

4. Your application will be looked upon favourably if you:

• Graduated in the top 10% of your year level
• Graduated from a well ranked university
• Have authored peer-reviewed research publications
• Possess excellent written and verbal English skills

Note: applicants who already hold a PhD degree will not be considered.

5. Applicants must show excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to conduct self-motivated research.

6. They should have either completed or in the process of completing a Bachelors H1 Honours Degree or already hold an H1E Bachelors and/or Masters degree. Candidates who are in the process of completing their H1 degree will be considered. Masters by Engineering Science (Research) degree students have the option to upgrade to a PhD degree based on academic performance during their candidature.

Selection Process

To apply for a graduate research degree and/or scholarship at Monash Engineering please follow the following steps:

1. Check your eligibility
Before beginning the application process, make sure that you meet our entry requirements.
You can check the minimum entry requirements for the PhD or the Research Masters in the course handbook. Applicants must also satisfy Monash’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

2. Contact the project supervisor
Interested applicants should first send a CV and academic transcript to Dr Yuxiang Wu ([email protected]) to discuss the project and obtain supervisor support for their application. Supervisor endorsement is required before submitting an Expression of Interest.

3. Submit an expression of interest
Once you have discussed your application with Dr Wu and confirmed his support, complete the Expression of Interest form and submit this directly to the potential supervisor or the relevant department’s administrative staff.

• Please note the submission of the Expression of Interest does not constitute a formal application for a Research Degree.

4. Obtain an invitation to apply
If after assessing your Expression of Interest the potential supervisor has the suitable resources and expertise to take you on as a graduate research student, you will be supplied with an Invitation to Apply.

• All applicants are required to upload a copy of their invitation to apply with their formal application. Applications without this will not be considered.
• After you have received an invitation to apply, you can then proceed to submit an application via the online application portal.

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• For more information, kindly visit the Monash University webpage.