The CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD) is a four-year research training program, focusing on applied research that benefits industry by solving real-world challenges. It aims to produce the next generation of innovation leaders with the skills to work at the interface of research and industry in Australia.

This Project seeks to understand the geological settings that facilitate the generation and accumulation of natural hydrogen. The expected outcome is to track the critical elements involved in the hydrogen and helium gas resources. This may result in fast-tracking the industrial production of natural hydrogen.

• Future Students

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses

• Higher Degree by Research

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen

• Merit Based

This scholarship provides a four-year scholarship package totalling approximately $47,000 per annum (2025 rate) and a four-year Project Expense and Development package of $13,000 per annum. 

In addition, this program offers:

• A 60-day Industry Engagement component with the industry partner (Gold Hydrogen Limited), and
• A structured professional development and training program to develop your applied research skills

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Doctor of Philosophy - Applied Geology

The student must: 

1. Be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident, or a New Zealand citizen. 
2. Meet participating university PhD admission requirements. 
3. Meet university English language requirements. 
4. Not have previously completed a PhD.
5. Be able to commence the Program in the year of the offer. 
6. Enrol as a full-time PhD student. Part-time arrangements may be considered if approved by the supervisory team and following university policy.
7. 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. (CSIRO Kensington, 26 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington, WA 6151)
8. Be prepared to undergo onboarding to CSIRO, which will include passing mandatory government background checks (allow for between 4 to 8 weeks) and completing any other CSIRO requirements. 

The ideal candidate will have:

• An Honour’s or Master’s degree in a relevant related discipline including Geochemistry, Geology or Geosciences (or any equivalent qualifications)

• Basic knowledge of analytical techniques of rock characterisation

• Prior experience in experimental geochemistry (water-rock reactions) is preferred

• Some knowledge of geochemical modelling is encouraged but not mandatory

Please contact us via the EOI form with the following

• Curriculum vitae
• Academic transcripts
• A cover letter (no more than 2 sides A4) that addresses the eligibility criteria. The letter should explain why you are interested in the project and how your skills, attributes and experience make you a good candidate for the award.
• Two academic referees

Recipients must complete their milestone one within 6 months of enrolment and remain enrolled on a full-time basis for the duration of the scholarship

Dr Stephanie Vialle, School of Earth & Planetary Sciences - Stephanie.Vialle@curtin.edu.au