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Strategic Engagement Scheme (SES) PhD Scholarship

University of Newcastle

Monthly-round PhD scholarship for future and early-candidature students in University priority research areas, with an industry internship requirement.

Award
Fee offset for up to 3.5 years; stipend of $40,690 per annum (2027 rate) for up to 3.5 years
Who can apply
Open worldwide
Where
Newcastle, Australia
Deadline
30 Nov

About the programme

Offered monthly to future students and current candidates less than 18 months into candidature researching university priority areas. Recipients join the Industry Engaged PhD pathway and must complete an internship agreed within the first 18 months of candidature.

Duration: Up to 3.5 years

Eligibility

  • Research must fall within University priority research areas
  • Future student or current candidate less than 18 months into candidature
  • Must complete an internship as part of the doctoral program
  • Must have a supervisory team agreed before applying
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What you will need

  • Research Proposal
  • Supervision Nomination Form
  • Birth Certificate or Passport
  • Academic transcripts and certificates
  • Curriculum Vitae

How to apply

  1. Submit SES Scholarship Application Form under the monthly submission schedule
  2. Monthly rounds: Sep 30 2026 (outcomes 30 Oct 2026), Oct 31 2026 (outcomes 30 Nov 2026), Nov 30 2026 (outcomes 18 Jan 2027)

Applications are submitted on University of Newcastle’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.

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