CSIRO iPhD – The listening brain in individuals with hearing loss
This scholarship supports research into how brain circuits and communication processes function in individuals with hearing impairments.
Using advanced imaging techniques, the project aims to enhance our understanding of brain adaptations to hearing loss and the effectiveness of assistive devices like hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Key details
- 20246663
- PhD direct or Bundle
- Applications close on 30 April 2025
- Domestic
- Medicine and health
- $47,000 p.a. (2025 rate)
About the scholarship
During the industry engagement component of the project, the scholarship recipient will:
- gain hands-on experience in multi sensor data acquisition, preparation, management and analytics
- gain exposure on innovation in multi-sensor data analysis or fusion and its application to hearing health and hearing devices, as well as innovative experimental methods for measuring and understanding the difficulties individuals with hearing loss face when communicating in the real world
- develop creative solutions to address existing challenges in medical devices that have potential commercialisation
- participate in conferences and industry events.
Availability
The scholarship is available to candidates eligible to undertake:
- a direct entry three-year PhD program, or
- a four-year MRes + PhD program.
Components
The program includes:
- admission to a Macquarie University PhD program
- supervision by Macquarie University, CSIRO and Cochlear as the industry partner
- a four-year scholarship package totalling approximately $47,000 per annum tax exempt (2025 rate)
- a four-year project expense and development package of $13,000 per annum
- a 60 day industry engagement component with the industry partner
- a structured professional development and training program to develop your applied research skills.
Successful students are subject to the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Macquarie University, in addition to the CSIRO industry PhD program terms and conditions.
Students will receive a standard PhD or MRes + PhD on completion.
How to apply
Submit an expression of interest (EOI) to the academic contact, Professor David McAlpine at david.mcalpine@mq.edu.au.
The EOI is assessed by the supervisory team and shortlisted applicants are interviewed.
The supervisory team nominates a preferred applicant and informs the iPhD office. The nominated applicant will be instructed to apply.
The application is then assessed by the Macquarie University against our PhD admission criteria. We will issue a letter of offer for the program if all conditions have been satisfied.