2024 Research Scholarships

Successful candidates will receive a scholarship stipend ranging from $25,500 to $32,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications) for three years tax-exempt to assist with general living costs.

The Institute of Construction Materials is calling for the expressions of interest from candidates to apply for a research scholarship in Environmental Construction commencing in 2024. The successful candidate will commence work on automation and environmental properties of construction materials.

In Australia, with the incentives implemented by the government, the construction industry is uptaking more environmental practices. Yet, there are knowledge gaps in the industry when it comes to the commercial use of high-quality materials. This year’s research project aims to investigate the possible approaches to improve the efficiency of environmental practices in the construction industry by considering robotics and automation. The successful candidate must show competence in material science, computer programming, and environmental practices.

The nominated candidate will commence the research project with one of our partnering universities in Sydney. These are:

  • University of Technology Sydney
  • Western Sydney University
  • University of Sydney
  • University of New South Wales

International applicants must obtain Student Visa (Subclass 500) to be able to commence research studies in Australia.

 

Who is eligible?

  • Both international and domestic Australian candidates;
  • Relevant master’s degree by research or coursework, or relevant bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, materials science or engineering, chemistry or chemical engineering with first or second class honours, or be regarded by the university as having an equivalent level of attainment of minimum 5 years relevant industry experience;
  • Familiarity with the value and use of a wide range of construction materials including cement, supplementary cementitious materials, concrete and chemical admixtures; and
  • Relevant experience in materials and/or structures testing, numerical modelling and/or analytical instrumentation and/or characterisation techniques.

 

How to apply

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and the selection criteria, and

  1. demonstrate academic merit in previous undergraduate (including honours) or postgraduate study; and
  2. submit along with their application a research proposal in the form of a literature review relevant to the research topic described (limit 5000 words)

You can download the guideline to write your research proposal here.

University intake dates: March, July, and October every year