Flinders University 2022 Defence Science Partnership Research Grant

We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a Defence-supported ME scholarship to undertake research in the area of machine learning and its applicatons to communication systems. This research project aims to develop a fully trainable AI-enabled radio that can sense the operating environment and autonomously generate secure, high throughput and resilient tactical waveforms to support mission-critical communications. The research project will explore different machine learning and AI techniques for building generative models for wireless communication channels and RF devices.

This exciting project is a partnership between Flinders University and Defence Science and Technology Group, Department of Defence, Australia. The project has funding for the ME scholarship and will be based at Flinders University, Adelaide. 

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Defence Science Partnership Research Grant
• Aim and Benefits of Defence Science Partnership Research Grant
• Requirements for Defence Science Partnership Research Grant Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

Defence Science Partnership Research Grant

Aim and Benefits of Defence Science Partnership Research Grant

The scholarship includes:

• A stipend valued at $30,000 per annum tax-free
• The scholarship will be awarded for two years
• A Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship covers tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents.
• There is a possibility to convert ME to PHD research and extend the scholarship to three years

Requirements for Defence Science Partnership Research Grant Qualification

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 ME admission requirements
• be available to commence as a full-time ME student at Flinders University in semester 1, 2022. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Prior to submitting applications, prospective applicants are advised to contact the project Lead Investigator, DR Saeed Rehman to discuss your interest and eligibility for this opportunity.  The Project lead may invite you to apply and request a copy of your CV together with a covering letter outlining your relevant qualifications, experience, research experience and reasons for applying for the scholarship.

The successful candidate will ideally begin by March 2022, subject to negotiation (and not later than July 2022).

Dr Saeed Rehman

HDR Scholarship Application Form

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 ME admission will only be assessed where:
  • The applicant is successful in being awarded the scholarship
• All other applications for ME admission lodged in line with this scholarship opportunity will not be assessed and will be withdrawn.

For more details, visit Flinders University website.