Prospective researchers

Australian PhD Students

Includes New Zealanders, Australian Permanent Residents and graduates of The University of Melbourne with a first class degree.

We are interested in receiving applications from potential PhD students with degrees in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, energy engineering, chemistry or a related discipline.

First, contact us (with your CV) to ensure that projects that match your interests are available. You then need to apply for admission to a PhD degree at the University of Melbourne.

For details on the application process and scholarships  visit the University’s Study website:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering

International PhD Students

First, contact us (along with your CV, academic results, and the names of at least two referees) to ensure that projects that match your interests are available. You then need to apply for admission to a PhD degree at the University of Melbourne and also for a scholarship to cover both your fees and living expenses. Competition for these scholarships is intense so you will need a good first-class Honours degree or equivalent.

For details on the application process and scholarships visit the University’s Study website:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering

You may also be eligible for other scholarships such as those offered by the Endeavour Scheme or schemes within your own country.

Postdoctoral Fellows

Please contact us for prospective positions (with your CV). Post-doctoral positions may be advertised from time to time on The University of Melbourne Careers at Melbourne website. Prospective post-doctoral fellows should consider applying for various fellowships that are available:

NationalityFellowship
All Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA).
UK residents Royal Society Fellowships
French French-Australian Science Program
Japanese JSPS Fellowships
USA NSF Fellowships
Other Human Frontier Science Fellowships and Endeavour Scheme