Postgraduate

Education & Training

In order to maximize both the quality and quantity of research graduates entering the automotive sector, AutoCRC offers a broad, interesting and flexible research scholarship program:-

Full Scholarships – Masters and PhD

In order for graduates to be “industry ready” AutoCRC offers full scholarships for students to work closely with industry partners on research that is appropriate and in demand. Scholarships include $28,000pa living allowance + project support + professional development. Scholarships are available to Australian and international students.

Scholarship conditions - full scholarship



Industry based part-time research support – Masters and PhD

AutoCRC understands the significant contribution that is made by professionals who choose to engage in research while maintaining their professional employment. We congratulate the companies who make this possible, and we invite those professionals to apply for funding to present their work at an international conference and to join our professional development program.

Download travel support/professional development program application

2010 Fulbright Scholarships for Australian Citizens

Valued at up to $A40,000, Fulbright scholarships are open to Australian citizens to undertake research or study in the United States for between 3 and 12 months, depending on the particular Scholarship.  Scholarships can be started between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2011.  Applications are open to Postgraduates (to do research related to their Australian PhD or enrol in a US degree), Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholars from any field of study.

There are also many new sponsored Fulbright Scholarships and details of these are available on their website.  For further information and application forms go to "Fulbright Scholarships For Australian Citizens" at http://www.fulbright.com.au/index.html - applications close 31 August 2009.

Industry postgraduate coursework study grants
The automotive industry in Australia increasingly requires higher levels of skills and knowledge from university graduates and professionals. In order to assist staff already within the industry, in upgrading their qualifications, AutoCRC is offering partial fees grants (up to $5000) to be awarded to employees of participant companies who engage in postgraduate studies by coursework.
Following are links to a small selection of postgraduate courses offered by AutoCRC participant universities. Grants may be awarded for studies in these or other award courses:
 
RMIT www.rmit.edu.au
Master of International Automotive Engineering www.rmit.edu.au/programs/mc160
La Trobe University www.latrobe.edu.au
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/ee/coursework_students/coursework.htm#cwprograms
Swinburne University www.swin.edu.au
http://www.swin.edu.au/feis/amt/
Deakin University www.deakin.edu.au
http://www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/brochures/postgrad/2008/engineering.pdf