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Deakin-Bayreuth Cotutelle - Product design engineering for sports

Deakin-Bayreuth Cotutelle - Product design engineering for sports

Deakin University · 🇦🇺 Australia

Deakin-Bayreuth Cotutelle - Product design engineering for sports

Deakin University · Australia

Who it is for

  • Deakin-Bayreuth Cotutelle - Product design engineering for sports Applications will remain open until a candidate has been appointed Supporting a PhD candidate to advance research in personalised product design and engineering for sports in Australia (Deakin University) and Germany (University of Bayreuth).
  • Key details Project supervisorDr.
  • Clara Usma-MansfieldAdditional supervisorsProf.
  • Dr.
  • Franz Konstantin Fuss, University of Bayreuth (Germany)Deakin faculty and schoolFaculty of Science, Engineering and Built EnvironmentSchool of EngineeringLocationDeakin Burwood Campus (Australia) and University of Bayreuth (Germany) Value and duration This scholarship is available over three years and offers:a stipend of $37,450 per annum tax
  • exempt (2026 rate)at least 12 months of the total period of the program at University of Bayreuth.For international students, the awardee will also receive:single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visafull tuition fee waiver for up to four yearstravel allowance (approximately $3,000) to support travel between
  • universities.
  • Research aim Are you ready to push the boundaries of design, technology, and human performance?Join a cutting-edge PhD research project at the forefront of innovation, where sports science, assistive technology, and advanced manufacturing collide!This PhD project explores the design of personalised, lightweight,
  • and multi-functional structures for the sports and assistive technology sectors.
  • It in ||| Am I eligible?
  • To be eligible you must:be either a domestic or international candidate.
  • Domestic includes candidates with Australian Citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenshipmeet the PhD entry requirements of both Deakin University and University of Bayreuth,
  • including H1 or H1 equivalence and English language proficiency criteria enrol full time be able to physically locate to both University of Bayreuth (Germany) and Deakin University (Australia).Please refer to the research degree entry requirements page and University of Bayreuth's research entry criteria page for further information.
  • Ready to apply?
  • Applicants should contact Dr.
  • Clara Usma-Mansfield to discuss the project before being invited by Deakin University to lodge a formal application.If successful you will then lodge a separate PhD application to University of Bayreuth via the University of Bayreuth application page.
  • Email Dr.
  • Clara Usma-Mansfield Research degree entry requirements Set yourself up for success.
  • Each type of Deakin research degree has specific entry requirements designed to ensure that graduate researchers are well prepared for the challenges of advanced study.
  • Research degree entry requirements Contact us If you would like more information or have any questions about this scholarship, please contact the project supervisors.
  • Email Associate Professor Robert Kerr Discover more Find a scholarship Research degrees How to apply for a research degree International graduate researchers [ACTION LINK] Equity schemes and scholarships => https://www.deakin.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/equity-schemes-and-scholarships [ACTION LINK] How to apply =>
  • https://www.deakin.edu.au/study/how-to-apply [ACTION LINK] Undergraduate applications => https://www.deakin.edu.au/study/how-to-appl

Key facts

Award value
A$37,450/year
Covers
Tuition, Living costs, Insurance, Travel
Funding type
Fully funded
Deadline
Applications will remain open until a candidate has been appointed
Level
Doctoral
Fields
Sciences, Engineering
Provider
Deakin University

Figures as stated by the provider. Confirm the current round on the official page before applying.

Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 15 September 2026.