Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship PhD Scholarship
Overview
Title
Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship PhD Scholarship
College
College of Science and Engineering
Opening date
02-11-2022
Closing date
31-12-2023
Scholarship value
$33 000 stipend (per annum)
Scholarship duration
up to 3 years
Payment term
Level of Study
Higher Degrees Research
Description
A PhD scholarship is available to work on the ARC Future Fellowship Project: Molecular movies using time-resolved momentum spectroscopies. This exciting project is in the area of physics, chemistry and/or material science within the Institute of Nanoscale Science and Technology housed within the College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University. Candidates will perform research along the project themes of combining computational and/or experimental approaches to look at the evolution of electron motion in molecules and/or materials after they have absorbed light, with aims to understand how electron behaviour drives physical processes or can induce chemical changes.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of ARC Future Fellow, Dr Darryl Jones, at Flinders University (Bedford Park Campus).
Australian Research Council Future Fellowship PhD Scholarship Molecular movies using time-resolved momentum spectroscopies
Benefits
The scholarship includes:
- a stipend valued at $33,000 per annum (2023 rate) tax free.
- The scholarship will be awarded for up to 3 years
- a Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents.
Proposer to advise if an extension is possible
Eligibility
To be eligible for the award of this scholarship a student must:
- Be an Australian citizen; or New Zealand citizen; or have been granted permanent resident status; and
- meet PhD admission requirements including: have an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8), including a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study achieving Distinction (75%) OR including evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant; and
- be available to commence as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University in semester 1, 2024;
Conditions of Award
Conditions of acceptance:
- The student must commence the scholarship within 3 months of the offer.
- Continued funding is contingent on the following:
o Student complying with Flinders progression requirements
o The student must apply for an AGRTPS or FURS scholarship round each October. If they are not successful in their first attempt, they are expected to continue to apply for this upgrade each year.
o If the student does not meet the above criteria, their funding support may be retracted.
Application Information
Applications may close earlier should the position be filled.
The applications for HDR admission and the scholarship will be a separate process; applications for admission to candidature are submitted electronically (link below).
ADMISSION to HDR
Those who apply for the scholarship opportunity that have not already applied for admission to a relevant HDR must also apply. Instructions on how to apply for admission can be found here: https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/apply/apply-research-degree/how-to-apply
By lodging this separate application, applicants acknowledge:
- The ‘Supervisor confirmation’ must refer to the application for this scholarship
- The application for PhD admission will only be assessed where:
- The applicant is successful in being awarded the scholarship
APPLICATION
Prior to submitting an application for the scholarship, prospective applicants are advised to contact the Project lead, Dr Darryl Jones via email (darryl.jones@flinders.edu.au) to discuss your interest and eligibility in the opportunity.
The successful candidate will ideally begin in early 2024, subject to negotiation
You may need to fill in the below application form, provide a copy of your CV together with a covering letter outlining your relevant qualifications, experience, research experience and reasons for applying for the scholarship or any other supporting documents deemed necessary.
