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National Industry PhD Program

National Industry PhD Program — Round 8

Administers students and early career scholars with mentoring support for National Industry PhD in artificial intelligence, agriculture innovation, and materials science.

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The National Industry PhD Program is a AUD 296 million Australian Government initiative, delivered under the Increase Workforce Mobility agenda, with a target of funding 1,800 industry-embedded doctoral candidates over ten years. The program is administered by the Department of Education and operationally delivered by Campus Plus (industryphd@campusplus.com.au). Two streams are offered: the Indust

Industry-embedded doctoral scholarships at Australian universities, co-designed with industry partners across priority sectors including advanced manufacturing, agritech, energy, medtech, defense, and climate, delivered via Campus Plus.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.AUD 296M

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.education.gov.au