Industry PhD scholarship – Digital Finance CRC
Recruiting PhD candidates interested in researching the technological, financial and/or legal innovations required to enable the global transition to financial markets 3.0.
This is applied research including an industry placement.
Key details
- MRes Year 2 + PhD, PhD
- Applications may be submitted at any time after course enrolment
- Domestic, International
- Business, information technologies, law
- $70,000 p.a.
About the scholarship
Are you ready to be at the forefront of the next big leap in global finance? Digital finance is changing the game by using cutting-edge blockchain technology and digital distributed ledgers to turn real-world assets into secure, tradeable digital tokens. This breakthrough is opening new markets, driving efficiency, reducing costs and creating a more inclusive financial system worldwide.
Our industry PhD scholarships are now open to students passionate about researching in the rapidly evolving world of digital finance. If you're ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.
Available research areas:
- applied finance. Including automated market makers, tokenisation and pricing models.
- law. Explore the legal landscape of digital finance, including compliance, regulation and the rise of smart contracts.
- computer science. Dive into blockchain, security, data management and the power of machine learning.
Focus on key areas shaping the future:
- Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)
- impact investing and sustainable finance
- mining and minerals markets.
Step into the world of digital innovation and make your mark. Apply now to be part of this transformative field and drive real-world economic impact.
Availability
This scholarship is available to candidates who are eligible to undertake a full-time:
- direct-entry PhD, or
- four-year MRes Year 2 and PhD combined program.
Components
The scholarships comprise:
- a tuition fee offset
- a living allowance stipend
- supervision by the participating university and an industry partner
- a project training package of $10,000
- a placement with an industry partner.
The value of each scholarship is $70,000 per annum for three and a half years.
How to apply
Applications can be lodged at any time directly via the DFCRC website.