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Faculty of Engineering

Postgraduate research scholarships
From bioengineering to complex systems, we have a wide range of options for domestic engineering students.

To find a scholarship that works for you, expand the relevant school and click on the scholarship title links. Alternatively, you can browse the full list of postgraduate scholarships for Faculty of Engineering students in the table below.

This page includes scholarships for both prospective and current domestic students.Ìý

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Scholarship Value Eligibility Ìý
ARIAM Research Hub PhD Scholarships $40,000 p.a (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Master's by Research or PhDÌýwithin the Faculty of EngineeringÌý
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Connectivity Innovation Network (CIN) Scholarship $37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international PHD student
  • Hold First or Second Class Honours or equivalent in a relevant discipline
  • Research inÌýenhanced cybersecurity through artificial intelligence driven red teaming and blue teaming
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Various
  • Full-time PhD student in Australia
  • See page details
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CSIRO Industry PhD Scholarship - Visual-LiDAR inertial localisation $47,020 p.a. (up to 4 years)
  • Domestic student
  • Full time Engineering PhD
  • Research in the area of Visual-LiDAR inertial localisationÌý
  • Undertake 3 months industry engagement component
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DIN Postgraduate Research Supplementary Scholarship in Digital Twin Capability for Solid Rocket Motor $5,500 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • Domestic student
  • PhD within the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
  • Research into digital twin capability for solid rocket motor through life support.
  • Supervised by Professor Matthew Cleary
  • Recipient of a primary scholarship
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Defence Innovation Network Postgraduate Research Supplementary Scholarship $5,500 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • Domestic student
  • PhD within the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
  • Research into the Development of Failure Mode Recognition Methods for UAV Propulsion Systems
  • Supervised by Associate Professor Nicholas John Lawson
  • Recipient of a primary scholarship
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Defence Innovation Network Postgraduate Research Supplementary Scholarship $5,500 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • Australian Citizen
  • Current or commencing studentÌý
  • Research into Tunable Laser Eye Protection
  • Supervised by Professor Xiaoke YeÌý
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Dr Jennifer Foong Scholarship for Biomedical Research RTP stipend (up to 3 years)
  • PhD student
  • Undertake biomedical research
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Embrittlement-Tolerant Alloys for Safe Hydrogen Transmission and Storage $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD in Engineering
  • Research into embrittlement-tolerant alloys
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Faculty of Engineering Career Advancement Award RTP Stipend rate
  • PhD student within the the Faculty of Engineering
  • Chosen 'Oral examination' as their mode of examination for thesis
  • Apply within 6 months of the expected thesis submission date
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Faculty of Engineering Research Scholarship Sydney RTP stipend rate (up to 3 years)
  • Full-time PhD or master's by research student
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Faculty of Engineering Research Stipend Scholarship University of Sydney’s RTP stipend rate (for up to 3 years)
  • Full-time PhD or master's by research student at the Faculty of Engineering
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Faculty of Engineering Research Support Scholarship University of Sydney’s RTP stipend rate (for up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Full-time PhD or master's by research student at the Faculty of Engineering
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Faculty of Engineering Research SEAJASK Scholarship RTP stipend rate.(up to 3.5years)
  • A citizen of Japan, South Korea or one of the countries from the ASEAN region.
  • PHD student
  • Hold an Honours degree (first class or second upper) or equivalent.
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Flash Hero Scholarship University of Sydney’s RTP stipend rate (for up to 3.5 years)
  • Full-time PhDÌý by research student at the Faculty of Engineering
  • hold an Honours degree (First Class or Second Class Upper) or equivalent
  • Research in field of artificial intelligence (AI) and/or distributed systems.
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Flash Hero Supplementary Scholarship Various
  • Full-time PhD by research student at the Faculty of Engineering
  • Hold an Honours degree (First Class or Second Class Upper) or equivalent
  • Recipient of a CSC Primary Scholarship
  • Research in field of artificial intelligence (AI) and/or distributed systems.
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Up to $1,000 for virtual conferences and short training courses

Up to $2,000 for domestic travel within Australia

Up to $4,000 for international travel

  • Research in Type 1 Diabetes
  • Domestic and international students
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John A Lamberton Research Scholarship USYD RTP rate orÌý$7500Ìý(for up to 3 years)
  • PhD student
  • Enroled in Engineering, Medicine and Health or Science
  • Research into natural products and/or relationships between chemical structure and biological activity
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Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics Supplementary Scholarships $10,000 p.a (up to 3.5 years)
  • PhD student at theÌýBrain and Mind Centre
  • Recipient of a primary stipend scholarship
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in AdvancedÌýComposite Building Technology for Prefabricated Construction $37,207 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Commencing PhD at the Faculty of Engineering
  • Holds First Class Honours or equivalent degree
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Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Adaptive and Ubiquitous Trust Framework for Internet of Things Interactions University of Sydney's RTP stiped rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Full-time PhD student at Faculty of Engineering
  • Hold an Honours degree (First Class or Second Class Upper) or equivalent in a relevant discipline
  • Willing to conduct research into Adaptive and Ubiquitous Trust Framework for Internet of Things interactions.
  • Willing to conduct research with Professor Athman Bouguettaya
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Postgraduate Research Supplementary Scholarship in Data Intensive Drug Discovery $10,000 p.a. (up to 1 year)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Research in data challenges to advance decision-making in drug discovery
  • PhD student within the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering or Faculty of Medicine and HealthÌý
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Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Additive Manufacturing $35,950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Commencing PhD at the Faculty of Engineering
  • Holds First Class Honours or equivalent degree
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Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Biosensor Design for Diagnostics
$20,000 p.a. (up to 1 year)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Add other study criteria
  • Add other student criteria
  • Keep as brief as possible
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Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Computational Modelling for Virtual Surgical Planning $41,753 p.a. stipend (2025 rate)
  • Domestic or International student
  • PhD in EngineeringÌý
  • Research in applied innovations in oral cancer
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Postgraduate Research Scholarship to Develop Integrated Nano Semiconductor $33,000 p.a. (up to 11 Months)
  • Full-time PhD student at the Faculty of Engineeringt
  • Hold an honours degree
  • research into integrated nano semiconductor devices and related modelling approaches
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Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Electrochemical Green Ammonia SynthesisÌý $43,297 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Full-time PhD by research student at the Faculty of Engineering
  • hold an Honours degree (First Class or Second Class Upper) or equivalent
  • Research in electrochemical green ammonia synthesis.
  • Conduct research with Dr Fengwang Li.
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Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Large Language Models to Automate Customer Service

$37,207 p.a. (up to 3 years)

$5,000 p.a consumables

  • Future or current PhD student at the University of Sydney
  • Hold an Honours degree (First Class or Second Class)
  • work on a project to develop a conversational AI system
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Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Marine Robotics $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • PhD in Engineering
  • Research in Marine Robotics
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Scholarship in Novel High-Performance Copper-Based Materials RTP stipend rateÌý
  • Full-time Master’s by Research or PhD student
  • Willing to conduct research into Novel High-Performance Copper-Based MaterialsÌý
  • Hold an Honours degree (First Class or Second Class Upper) or equivalent in a relevant discipline
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Sydney Quantum Academy Postgraduate Scholarship Various
  • Full-time PhD student at a partner university of the SQA
  • Interested in a field related to quantum science and technology
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Peter Nicol Russell Postgraduate Scholarship $5000 p.a. (up to 3 years)
  • Master's by research or PhD student in mechanical and mechatronic engineeringÌý
  • RTP stipend scholarship recipient
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Allen D McConnell Scholarship $6000
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Full-time master’s by research or PhD student in the School of Civil Engineering
  • Researching hydraulics and fluid mechanics
  • Hold an honours degree
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Postgraduate research scholarship in heat and mass transfer in low emission building materials $35, 950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Full-time PhD student
  • Hold First Class Honours or equivalent
  • Research intoÌýbio-based building materials
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Thales Scholarship of Energy Harvesting $35,950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic student
  • Research into energy harvesting systemsÌý
  • Work closely with Thales Australia LimitedÌý
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$35,000
  • See page details
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The University of Sydney Nano Institute Student Ambassador Scholarship $5,000 p.a (for 2 years)
  • PhD student studying nanoscale science and technology
  • Holder of a primary stipend scholarship
  • Participant of Sydney Nano
  • Valid working with children check
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The JD Technology Research Scholarship in Artificial intelligence RTP stipend rate (up to 3 years)
  • Current or commencing studentÌýwithin the Faculty of Engineering
  • Willing toÌýconduct research intoÌýArtificial Intelligence
  • Hold an Honours degree or equivalent
  • Willing to be affiliated with Sydney Artificial Intelligence Centre.Ìý
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The Alan Lyall Walker Scholarship for Research in Plasma Physics Minimim RTP rate (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • Masters by Research or PhD
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Vonwiller Foundation Postgraduate Research Scholarship University of Sydney RTP Rate (up to 3.5 years)
  • Domestic/international student
  • CommencingÌýPhD student within Faculty of EngineeringÌý
  • Research into the area of Detection and Treatment to Prevent the Progression of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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