CSIRO Industry PhD Program

Bringing together the University, Industry and Australia’s leading science agency, CSIRO, the iPhD program provides PhD students with a unique skill set to focus on impact driven research through a co-developed industry research project.

Facts and figures

  • Student stipend scholarship

    Government-funded scholarship of $36,071 p/a (pro rata) provided by CSIRO.

  • Industry top-up scholarship

    Top-up scholarship of $12,000 p/a (pro rata) provided by the Industry Partner.

  • Project expense package

    Additional funding package towards projects costs of up to $13,000 p/a (pro rata).

  • Career development

    Student career and professional development training funded by Government.

CSIRO Webinars

iPhD Program Information Webinar 2026

Access a program information webinar hosted by CSIRO in February 2026.

Information Webinar for University Researchers

Gain insights into how to apply from this CSIRO webinar specifically designed for university researchers.

Find out more

Learn about the application process at Monash.

Are you a prospective PhD student seeking more information?

Refer to Industry PhD (iPhD) Program Guide.

Explore the iPhD program

Monash University Awards

Congratulations to the following partnerships.

Dassault Systemes Australia

2023 Round (Program Launch)

Dr Sushil Dhital, Faculty of Engineering

Penten

2024 Round 1

Project 1: A/Prof Ron Steinfeld, Faculty of Engineering
Project 2: A/Prof Amin Saksad, Faculty of Engineering

Bluescope Steel

2024 Round 1

Prof Jacek Jasieniak, Faculty of Engineering

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