CSIRO IPhD Scholarship - Investigating the interactions between sulfide minerals and in-situ recovery fluids for sustainable copper mining
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.
The Program includes:
- Admission to a university PhD program.
- Supervision by the participating university, CSIRO, and an industry partner.
- A four year scholarship package totalling approximately $47,000 per annum tax exempt (2025 rate).
- A four year Project Expense and Development package of $13,000 per annum.
- A 60 day Industry Engagement component with the industry partner.
- A structured professional development and training program to develop your applied research skills.
Successful students are subject to the policies, procedures and guidelines of the participating university in addition to the CSIRO Industry PhD Program terms and conditions. Students will receive a standard PhD on completion.
Supervisory Team
University
| Name of university supervisor | Prof Fang Xia and Dr Tobias Bamford |
| Name of University | Murdoch University |
| Faculty | College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
CSIRO
| Name of CSIRO supervisor | Dr Yuan Mei |
| CSIRO Research Unit | Mineral Resources |
Industry
| Name of industry supervisor | Leon Faulkner |
| Name of business/organisation | EnviroCopper |
Further details
| Primary location of student | Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia |
| Industry engagement component location | EnviroCopper Limited, Suite 4, Level 1, 155 King William Road, Unley SA 5061, Australia |
| Other locations | CSIRO Kensington, 26 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington WA 6151, Australia |
Duration of Award:
4 years
Level of study:
Study Area:
Eligibility
The student must:
- Be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident, or a New Zealand citizen.
- Meet university English language requirements.
- Not have previously completed a PhD.
- Be able to commence the Program in the year of the offer
- 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.
- 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.
- Be prepared to undergo onboarding to CSIRO, which will include passing mandatory government background checks (allow for between 4 to 8 weeks) and complete any other CSIRO requirements.
How to Apply
- Applicants are required to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to Fang Xia - f.xia@murdoch.edu.au that includes:
- A 2-page statement,
- Up to date CV
- Academic Transcripts.
- The EOI is assessed by the supervisory team and shortlisted applicants are interviewed.
- The supervisory team nominates a preferred applicant and informs iPhD office and GRS (or equivalent).
Required Documents
- original or certified copies of your academic transcripts and certificates
- a certified copy of your Australian passport or birth certificate (if born in Australia), or a certified copy of your Australian passport, Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Australian/New Zealand Citizenship (if born overseas
- a copy of your latest curriculum vitae (CV)
Payment Method
- CSIRO will distribute the base scholarship funds and Project Expense and Development package to the university
- The industry partner will distribute the scholarship top-up funds to the university
- A four year scholarship package totalling approximately $47,000 per annum tax exempt (2025) rate
- A four year Project Expense and Development package of $13,000 per annum.