PhD Scholarship - Chemistry with recycled carbon fibres

Who it is for

• Chemical surface modification of recycled Carbon fibres for enhanced composite performance Applications close on 15 March 2026 Supporting a PhD candidate to enhance recycled carbon fibres through surface functionalisation and composite mechanical performance evaluation.
• Key details Project supervisor Dr Ben Newman Deakin school and faculty Institute for Frontier Materials Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment Additional supervisors Prof Luke Henderson Location Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus Value and duration This scholarship is available over three years and offers:
• a stipend of $37,450 per annum tax exempt (2026 rate)a relocation allowance of $500-1,500 (for single to family) for students moving from interstateFor international students, the awardee will also receive:tuition fees offset for the duration of four yearssingle Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.
• Research aim Candidates will learn to covalently graft highly tailorable surface functionality to the graphitic surface of recycled carbon fibres, then mechanically evaluate the properties and performance of the resulting composite materials.
• This project will fundamentally centre around both organic chemistry and composite material production/mechanical testing.
• Candidates should become highly competent in both areas by the completion of their PhD.
• Background information This project will see candidates bringing cutting edge carbon fibre research principles to recycled ||| Am I eligible?
• To be eligible you must:meet Deakin's PhD entry requirementsenrol full timehold an honours degree (first class) or an equivalent standard masters degree with a substantial research componentbe an international studentPlease refer to the research degree entry pathways page for further information.Additional requirement:must commence by June 30th
• 2026 Ready to apply?
• Please email your CV, a cover letter (one page maximum), academic transcripts and contact details of two referees to Dr Ben Newman.
• Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview.
• The successful candidate will then be invited to submit a formal application.
• Email Dr Ben Newman 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.
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