University of Adelaide ARC Industry Fellowship PhD Scholarship 2025

This PhD scholarship is funded by an Australian Research Council Industry Fellowship grant. It is a 3.5-year research training program. The ARC Industry Fellowship program aims to develop a strong pipeline of researchers in Australia with capabilities in research collaboration, translation and commercialization, open up and maintain a diversity of career pathways traversing university and industry settings, increase strategic engagement and alignment between universities and industry, contribute to the solving of industry-identified challenges and opportunities, and create commercial, economic and other benefits for Australia through enhanced translation and commercialisation, including the development of start-up companies.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 27, 2025
• Value$42,000
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Adelaide
• City to studySouth Australia
• School to studyUniversity of Adelaide
• Eligible CountryAustralia

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Benefits

$42,000 p.a. scholarship for three and a half years, the student will have the opportunity to undertake a funded 60-day industry placement with one of our research partners.

Requirements

The successful candidate must:

1. Be an Australian citizen. 
2. Meet the requirements for PhD admission at the University of Adelaide.
3. Not have previously completed a PhD.
4. Be able to commence the Program in the year of the offer.
5. Enrol as a full-time PhD student. Part-time arrangements may be considered if approved by the supervisory team and in accordance with University policy.
6. Be prepared to be located at the project location(s) that the host university has approved and, if required, comply with the host university’s external enrolment procedures.

The following skillset and experience will be advantageous:

• First Class Honours or Masters degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science
• Skills in analytical chemistry, particularly GC-MS analysis of trace volatiles
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge in data analytics (python or R) is desirable
• Knowledge in atmospheric chemistry is desirable
• Knowledge and interest in wine is desirable

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Expressions of interest should be submitted to mango.parker@awri.com.au  with the name of scholarship in the subject heading. Please ensure you include all of the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Degree certificates
• Academic transcripts
• Translations of non-English documentation
• A brief research proposal (two page maximum) of your original writing, outlining your motivations for applying for this position, background and methodology you would apply to the project, complete with literature references.

Please include a cover letter which outlines your:

• Eligibility for the program
• Demonstrated interest and experience in analytical chemistry, particularly GC-MS analysis of trace analytes and field sampling techniques.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in airborne volatiles in environmental smoke or air.
• Relevant experience in environmental chemistry and wine is desirable but not essential to be a strong candidate for the position.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and enthusiasm for working in multidisciplinary teams and environments, including industry partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated to complete research to a high standard.

For more details, visit University of Adelaide Scholarship webpage