Job Details
Job No.: 693049
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Location: Clayton campus
Duration: 3.5‐year fixed‐term appointment
Open to: People who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and whose PhD research will advance First Nations' peoples interests within Engineering
Remuneration: Monash Indigenous Research Scholarship $53,608 pa, 2025 full‐time rate (tax‐free stipend)
Additional support includes:
* $8,000 pa top‐up stipend from the Faculty of Engineering
* $4,000 for the duration of the candidature to support research costs such as fieldwork or conference participation, including Monash
* Graduate Research Office (MGRO) Travel Grant valued up to $1,265
* Ongoing support and guidance from the Indigenous Research Team: Indigenous@monash.edu
Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).
The Opportunity
The Faculty of Engineering at Monash University invites applications for two fully funded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) opportunities commencing in 2026.
These scholarships provide a tax‐free stipend (currently $53,608 per annum) for up to 3.5 years, along with additional support for research, professional development, and participation in the Faculty's growing Indigenous research community.
PhD candidates will be located within one of the Faculty's five departments and supervised by world‐class researchers working at the forefront of engineering innovation.
Knowledge and Background
Applicants should have a strong academic background in an engineering or related discipline which will support them to undertake a research project aligned with the Faculty's research strengths.
* Engineering (any discipline)
* Science or applied science
* Mathematics or data science
* Computer science
* Environmental or sustainability studies
* Design, manufacturing, or technology fields
Applicants should demonstrate:
* A strong academic record
* Interest in research and innovation
* Motivation to contribute to solving real‐world engineering challenges
* Commitment to completing an independent research program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to propose projects aligned with their interests and career goals; these projects do not need a purely Indigenous focus.
All research topics relevant to engineering will be considered, and interdisciplinary or novel research ideas are welcomed.
Candidate Requirements
This scholarship opportunity is open to domestic applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
The selection committee will evaluate applicants holistically and prioritise First Nations applicants with research and/or professional experience and a strong academic track record in a relevant discipline or interdisciplinary area. Experience in related fields and roles will also be considered.
Applicants will be considered, provided they fulfil the criteria for PhD admission at Monash University. Details of eligibility requirements are available at: graduate‐research‐entry‐pathways
Enquiries
* Associate Dean Indigenous - Faculty of Engineering, Shannon Kilmartin‐Lynch - shannon.kilmartin-lynch@monash.edu
* Indigenous Research Project Manager, Jess Walters - Indigenous@monash.edu
Applications Close
Applications will close once both roles have been filled, no earlier than Thursday 25 June 2026, 11:55 pm AEST. Early applications are strongly encouraged as assessment will occur on an ongoing basis.
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