This scholarship is funded by the HILT CRC, which is a collaborative venture for R&D in reducing the risks associated with the transition of steel, iron, alumina and cement industries into future low-carbon operations. The scholarship will support one student to carry out fundamental research into mechanisms governing graphitization of renewable carbonaceous materials from biomass, considering both catalytic and non-catalytic pathways.

• Future Students

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

• Higher Degree by Research

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

• Merit Based

This scholarship provides a living stipend of $37,500 p.a. (2025) pro rata indexed, based on full-time studies, for up to a maximum of 3.5 years and Tuition Fees offset support.

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Any student eligible to study a PhD focused on Chemical Engineering.

Applicants are required to:

• Full-time enrolment
• Show the capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training
• Have a Master degree or bachelor degree with first class honours, or close to obtaining the degrees (e.g. in the last semester/final stage of the degree).

To apply 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 enquires please contact Dr. Yun Yu via Email: yun.yu@curtin.edu.au