Australian Research Council Training Centre scholarship

The ARC Training Centre for Archaeology in the Resources Sector is advertising PhD projects starting in 2026 and 2027 as well as postdoctoral research positions in Australia. The centre works at the intersection of archaeology , cultural heritage , Indigenous knowledge , and responsible mining , with projects spanning Flinders University, The University of Queensland, and Southern Cross University. Available PhD topics include automated detection of archaeological features using drone imaging, g...

PhD Scholarship Opportunity at Murdoch University in Mining Water Management & Sustainability . The Sandrina Park Graduate Award is a fully funded PhD scholarship supporting research on accurate prediction of mine water inflows for dewatering design, especially in cave mining operations where uncertainty can affect safety, delays, and costs. The project aims to improve mine water modelling by integrating surface water, groundwater, probabilistic seepage analyses, and advanced uncertainty assessm...

Federation University Australia is advertising a PhD Scholarship in Mining Engineering / Geology focused on the oxidation behaviour of broken ore in sub-level open stopes (SLOS) at the CSA Mine. The project is linked to industry partner Harmony Gold (Australia) Pty Ltd and is based in Ballarat . The scholarship runs for 3 years with a possible 6-month extension . Funding includes a $50,000 per year tax-free stipend ($40,000 base + $10,000 top-up), tuition coverage up to $32,000 , and $3,000 per ...

Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia is recruiting one PhD candidate for a scholarship opportunity in sustainable critical minerals recovery and advanced resource processing . The project is suited to applicants with backgrounds in Chemical Engineering , Environmental Engineering , Metallurgical Engineering , Materials Science , Mineral Processing , Hydrometallurgy , Process Engineering , or closely related disciplines. The post also welcomes research experience in critical minerals , resou...

PhD Scholarship Opportunity at Western Sydney University in Australia . This fully funded PhD project focuses on offshore geotechnics , pipeline–seabed interactions , and physical or numerical modelling , with applications in offshore energy , renewable energy , and subsea infrastructure . The topic is well suited to students with backgrounds in civil engineering , geotechnical engineering , offshore engineering , or related disciplines. Funding includes $35,188 AUD/year tax-free for up to 3 yea...