This scholarship is funded by an ARC Discovery Project. The purpose of this scholarship is to support TWO future PhD students to conduct basic research on “All-perovskite inorganic anion exchange membrane water electrolysis”. The key concept of this project lies in the design of novel perovskite materials as both electrolyte and electrodes for facilitating water splitting for hydrogen production. Such new technology is anticipated to reduce the costs for green hydrogen production. The candidate is expected to show interest and enthusiasm in scientific research in catalysis, energy, and engineering and to develop knowledge in water electrolysis technologies.

• Future Students

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

• Higher Degree by Research

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa
• International Student

• Merit Based

This scholarship provides a living stipend of $37,500 p.a. pro rata indexed, based on full-time studies.The duration of the award shall be three years with a possible extension of up to six months (maximum), assessed on a case-by-case basis.In addition, this scholarship will include a tuition fee waiver for a successful international candidate upon the approval of Curtin University.

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The successful candidate must enrol into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program (full-time study).

The successful candidate must meet the minimum academic entry requirement for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy program https://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate/ including the English proficiency levels set by Curtin University. 

Candidates should have Masters or bachelor (Honours) degree in Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Materials, Environmental, Resources) or Chemistry (e.g., Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Electrochemistry) or equivalent degree, and meet the language requirement (IELTS, Overall 6.5, Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening 6.0 or TOEFL, Overall 79, Reading, 13, Listening 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21, or PTE equivalent).

Students with previous research experience and publications in the fields of materials science, materials engineering, catalysis, electrocatalysis, chemical engineering, electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, environmental science, etc., are encouraged to apply.

Future student, please contact us via the EOI form.

Recipients must complete their milestone 1 within 6 month of enrolment and remain enrolled on a full time basis for the duration of the scholarship.

For further information please contact: John Curtin Distinguished Professor Zongping Shao, zongping.shao@curtin.edu.au