PhD Study

Join RAISE as a PhD student

RAISE is a CSIRO Data61 Next Generation Program which focuses on cultivating Australia’s AI workforce of the future.

As one of our graduate researchers, you will:

work on student-led, collaborative and intensive research, developing cross-disciplinary skills in responsible AI software engineering and applied AI to deliver solutions with pathways-to-impact through industry partners
have access to the extensive expertise of our leading investigator network sitting across technical areas including AI, human-centric software engineering, data engineering and cloud computing
get support from partner organisations and investigators while taking advantage of expert guest seminars on topics such as AI development in practice, AI ethics and responsible AI
take part in a dedicated nine-week training program delivered by CSIRO’s Data61
enjoy exclusive events that create ideal environments for you to grow your networks, gain new knowledge and share best practices.

PhD students	Honours and master’s Minor Thesis project students (Monash and Melbourne only)	MPhil students
$40,500 annual stipend for 3.5 years Industry placement for six months (or equivalent total duration) $5,000 annual research expenses (minimum) $5,000 international travel (minimum) Expert academic and industry supervision CSIRO-led 9-week industry training	$10,000 stipend Industry placement for 6 days (minimum) $5,000 research expenses (minimum) Expert academic and industry supervision	$40,500 annual stipend for two years Industry placement for three months (or equivalent total duration) $5,000 annual research expenses (minimum) $5,000 international travel (minimum) Expert academic and industry supervision CSIRO-led 9-week industry training