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
• About University of Adelaide
• ARC Industry Fellowship PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of ARC Industry Fellowship PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for ARC Industry Fellowship PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Adelaide

143 years ago the University of Adelaide was founded with a noble goal: to prepare, for South Australia, young leaders shaped by education rather than birth or wealth in a settlement free of old world social and religious inequalities. The University's first Vice-Chancellor, Dr Augustus Short, had a vision for a university open to investigate new fields such as the sciences, modern literature, art and moral philosophy; This vision was realised in 1882 when the University became the first in Australia to grant degrees in science. The spirit of enquiry was further embraced and the freedom ... continue reading

ARC Industry Fellowship PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of ARC Industry Fellowship PhD Scholarship

$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 for ARC Industry Fellowship PhD Scholarship Qualification

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 [email protected]  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