Flinders University 2023 PhD Enterprise Scholarship

Change lives and change the world with impactful PhD research co-funded by Flinders and Reclaim PV.

Flinders University and Reclaim PV are offering a PhD Enterprise Scholarship to undertake innovative research into optimising silicon solar panel recycling.

Flinders Institute for Nanoscale Science & Technology and Reclaim PV are collaborating on this research project to develop a silicon solar panel recycling method with optimal material yield at lowest possible energy input. Bringing significant industry experience to the project, Reclaim PV is a well- respected and dynamic Australian owned and operated solar panel recycling company that aims to ensure 100% recycling of materials and that no material is dumped in landfill through innovative and cost-effective collection and recycling services. Flinders Institute for Nanoscale Science & Technology is committed to provide sustainable solutions for a changing world and has complimentary research strengths within the area of solar energy.  

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship
• Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship 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

Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship

Application Deadline	31 Jan 2023
Country to study	Australia
School to study	Flinders University
Type	PhD
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Flinders University
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship

This PhD Enterprise Scholarship offers:

•  $33,000 (2023 full-time rate, indexed annually) per annum tax free, for up to 3.5 years
• Access to academic and industry expertise through joint supervision
• A supportive environment to learn leading-edge research methods and become an expert in your area
• The opportunity to manage a complex research project and respond innovatively to challenges
• A collaborative research community where you can enhance your skills and build your network to progress your research career
• Apply your research skills during an internship with Reclaim PV

Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship Courses

• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry

Requirements for Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for a PhD Enterprise Scholarship you will need:

• To be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or have, or are eligible to apply for, a relevant international visa; and
• Meet Flinders University PhD admission requirements – an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8), or evidence of equivalent research experience, such as refereed publications or significant experience as a lead researcher; and
• Scholarship recipients are expected to take up their studies as soon as practicable within a timeframe specified by the Office of Graduate Research in consultation with the industry partner, up to maximum of 3 months from the time of acceptance of the scholarship.  In exceptional circumstances and with approval of the industry partner and the University, this time may be extended to 6 months
• Any other eligibility criteria relevant to the industry partner/research project (eg have or able to apply for a National Police Criminal History Check) It is desirable for applicants to also have:
• Honours/Masters degree with a focus on Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Interest in working with an industry partner

It is desirable for applicants to also have:

• Honours/Masters degree with a focus on Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Interest in working with an industry partner

Application Deadline

January 31, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Flinders University on www.flinders.edu.au to apply

Complete the attached Higher Degree by Research Scholarship Application Form, send your application with supporting documentation to Professor Mats Andersson via email at: [email protected]

Applications close:  31 January, 2023

To find out more about this exciting scholarship opportunity, contact Professor Mats Andersson via email at: [email protected]

Please note that successful scholarship applicants must also apply for, and be admitted to, HDR candidature at Flinders University in order to receive the scholarship.  For further information refer to: Apply for a Higher Degree by Research

The scholarship applications may close earlier than advertised if a successful awardee is selected.  The start date of the project will be decided in consultation with the project lead, with expectation that the successful awardee will commence as soon as practicable.

For more details, visit Flinders University website.