Australian Government - Reimagining AI answer systems for critical AI literacy in Australia 2025

This scholarship will be offered to outstanding doctoral candidates affiliated with the ARC Future Fellowship project, “Reimagining AI answer systems for critical AI literacy in Australia” led by Professor Heather Ford. The scholarship provides a stipend for 3.5 years, and covers tuition fees for up to 4 years.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 15, 2025
• Value$37,000 stipend per annum; plus tuition fees
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorAustralian Government
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyUniversity of Technology Sydney
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

$37,000 stipend per annum; plus tuition fees

Requirements

• Be a full time domestic student;
• Meet UTS’s PhD entry requirements

Selection Process

In relation to the applicant:

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in one of the research fields identified above 
• Evidence of research capacity, including any published articles or reports, or any professional research roles
• Professional esteem, awards, or equivalent recognition for expertise in the relevant field(s)

 In relation to the proposal:

• Clear identification of research topic and research questions
• Significance and originality of the work
• Demonstration of preliminary engagement with relevant scholarly literature
• Identification of relevant methodologies and methods relating to the research design
• Clarity and accuracy of written expression
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a research team 

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Submit your CV and a one-page research proposal to Professor Heather Ford [email protected] before 5pm 15 August. Applicants will then be invited to apply to the Graduate Research School by 15 September.

For more information, kindly visit University of Technology Sydney scholarship webpage.