Applications for CIN PhD scholarships are now open. 

Member universities of the Connectivity Innovation Network are each supporting two places for an initial period of 3.5 years, with potential opportunity for extension at the discretion of the relevant university and CIN.

The research priorities for this round of scholarship applications are as follows:

• Emerging terrestrial and non-terrestrial communications technologies for rural and regional areas and communities
• Disaster-resilient and sustainable energy supplies
• Novel sensors and sensor networks for environmental monitoring and prediction relating to flooding and bushfire
• Emerging technologies for data sharing and cyber security

This commitment from CIN member universities is reflective of each university’s support of research and innovation in the connectivity space. The successful applicants will have several expectations as a result of their successful funding such as the below:

• Submit regular reports to the CIN technical steering committee every six months in the form of a written progress report and a final report within 6 months of the project end date.
• Present at the annual CIN Connection Innovations Symposium to showcase their progress, findings, and achievements to the NSW connectivity community including government, industry, and universities.
• Participate in CIN-funded projects as appropriate.
• Take up internships with CIN industry members, subject to separate agreements.

Applications close 5pm 24th March 2023.

Assessments will take place 27th March – 6th June 2023

Successful applicants will be announced mid-April. Projects are expected to begin within three months of this announcement.

More information on CIN’s scholarship policy and details of the application process can be found on subsequent tabs.

Download the full CIN PhD scholarship policy here: PhD Scholarship Policy

Download the PhD scholarship proposal form here: PhD Scholarship Proposal form