Australian ACU Industry PhD Scholarships 2025

Are you a budding researcher looking to make a real-world impact while pursuing your PhD? The Australian Catholic University (ACU) Industry PhD Scholarships provide an incredible opportunity to collaborate with industry partners, gain hands-on experience, and solve contemporary challenges with your research.

Why Choose ACU Industry PhD Scholarships?

The ACU Industry PhD Scholarships are designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry, offering PhD candidates the chance to work on innovative projects that address real-world problems. By partnering with ACU, industry partners can access emerging talent, accelerate innovation, and leverage ACU’s academic expertise and cutting-edge research facilities.

Scholarship Benefits

The ACU Industry PhD Scholarships offer comprehensive support for up to 3.5 years, including:

• Stipend Scholarship: $32,192 per annum (2024 rate, indexed annually) to support living expenses.
• Tuition Fee Scholarship: Valued at $30,000 per annum (2024).
• Single Overseas Student Health Cover Policy: For international students.
• Relocation Allowance: $2,000 for international candidates.

These benefits ensure that PhD candidates can focus on their research without financial stress.

Why Offer an ACU Scholarship?

Industry partners have much to gain by supporting an ACU Industry PhD Scholarship:

• Access High-Level Skills and Expertise: PhD candidates bring advanced analytical and research skills to your organization, driving innovation.
• Find New Talent: Identify future employees and provide your current staff with mentoring and leadership opportunities.
• Shape Future Leaders: Collaborate on cutting-edge research and help develop the next generation of industry and academic leaders.
• Minimal Administration: ACU handles the recruitment process, and you may be eligible for the Australian Government Research and Development tax incentive.

How to Offer a Scholarship?

Industry partners can support ACU Industry PhD Scholarships through two funding models:

1# Fully Funded by Industry:

• • Contribution: $40,000 per annum for 3.5 years.
  • ACU Contribution: Tuition Fee Scholarship valued at $30,000 per annum.

2# Co-Funded by Industry:

• • Contribution: $20,000 per annum for 3.5 years.
  • ACU Contribution: Matches the stipend scholarship contribution with an additional $20,000 per annum, plus the Tuition Fee Scholarship.

Application Link: https://www.acu.edu.au/research-and-enterprise/graduate-research-school/industry-phd-program/industry-scholarships.