Monash University, Australia invites online Application for number of Fully Funded PhD Degree at various Departments. We are providing a list of Fully Funded PhD Programs available at Monash University, Australia.
Eligible candidate may Apply as soon as possible.
(01) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Scholarship in Bias Propagation in Agentic and Generative AI-Driven Decision Systems
This project addresses a pressing public policy and social issue: the propagation of bias in agentic and generative AI systems and its impact on human decision-making, trust, and regulatory design. The rapid evolution of AI, from generative models that produce text and recommendations to agentic AI systems that autonomously plan, act, and make decisions with limited human oversight, has transformed how critical choices are made across high-stakes domains including financial markets, healthcare, and legal practice. These systems’ capacity to produce biased, yet seemingly neutral, outputs poses a significant and growing risk to fairness, accountability, and public trust.
A core focus of the project is understanding how AI-generated explanations and autonomous AI actions influence trust formation, cognitive effort, and user behaviour, including the risk of over-reliance (automation bias) or inappropriate scepticism when AI outputs are misleading, hallucinated, or generated through opaque multi-step reasoning. As agentic AI systems increasingly operate across organisational processes with minimal human intervention, understanding how bias propagates through chains of autonomous decisions becomes essential.
The candidate will contribute to the development of empirically validated methods for identifying, measuring, and mitigating bias propagation effects. The research will involve experimental studies utilising the advanced neurophysiological infrastructure of the Monash Business Behavioural Laboratory (MBBL) – including EEG, eye-tracking, pupillometry, fNIRS, and psychophysiological assessment – alongside cognitive modelling and regulatory analysis. This combination of cutting-edge neuroscience methods with legal and governance scholarship is a distinctive feature of the project.
The project is situated within a dynamic and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. In Australia, the Privacy Act reforms introducing new automated decision-making transparency obligations take effect in December 2026, the Australian AI Safety Institute becomes operational in early 2026, and ongoing policy development under the National AI Plan (2025) signals increasing regulatory attention to high-risk AI applications. Internationally, the EU AI Act is moving into enforcement, and jurisdictions worldwide are grappling with how existing legal frameworks apply to autonomous AI systems. The PhD candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to this critical policy discourse through empirically grounded research.
Deadline : 17 April 2026
(02) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Scholarship – Novel methods to enhance the use of routinely collected linked data for the evaluation of government policies related to healthy ageing
We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a PhD scholarship within an NHMRC-funded Project entitled ‘Novel methods to enhance the use of routinely collected linked data for the evaluation of government policies related to healthy ageing’ led by Monash University, Melbourne.
This PhD project is embedded within the National Centre for Healthy Ageing, a partnership between Monash University and Bayside Health, based at the state‑of‑the‑art Peninsula University Hospital in Frankston, Victoria. You will join a vibrant, collaborative research community focused on transforming care for older Australians.
Australia’s ageing population is growing rapidly, and understanding who is most at risk of transitioning into permanent residential aged care (PRAC) has never been more important. This PhD project offers a unique opportunity to work with two of Australia’s largest linked-data cohorts, the National Centre for Healthy Ageing Data Platform and the 45 and Up Study, to develop analytical tools that can identify older adults at elevated risk of PRAC entry.
A central focus of this project is equity. You will investigate whether existing and newly developed prediction models perform consistently across diverse social groups, including people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, cultural and linguistic communities, and geographic regions. This work will directly inform policy and practice, helping ensure that risk prediction tools do not inadvertently reinforce health inequities.
The successful candidate will be guided by an expert supervisory team, including Dr Taya Collyer, an experienced biostatistician, and Professor Nadine Andrew, an internationally recognised epidemiologist and project lead. Their complementary expertise ensures high‑quality mentorship across methodological, clinical, and translational dimensions of the research.
Deadline : 29 March 2026
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(03) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Scholarship 2026 – Neonatal brain injury and neurodevelopmental follow-up
Preterm birth is associated with long-term socio-cognitive dysfunction, for which early detection during infancy is difficult. This PhD program aims at using state-of-the art multi-channel near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to assess the functional brain response of infants born preterm in long-term follow-up. The project utilises social-visual stimuli (social videos of people interactions), and aims to detect socio-cognitive disorders early in preterm infants. The program will focus on correlations between neurovascular physiology, neuroimaging and neurodevelopmental assessments. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in clinical follow-up of preterm infants and to assess their neurovascular physiology during infancy.
The program is supported by a NHMRC Leadership Investigator Grant (F Wong). Applicants are also encouraged to apply for government and university-funded scholarships, and priority will be given to the awardees. There is potential to also be involved in experimental/animal studies of neurovascular research and other collaborative projects, to broaden research scope and skills.
Deadline : 6 April 2026
(04) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Scholarship in Accelerating Transport Electrification
This PhD scholarship is an important part of a project funded by RACE for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre (Accelerating EV adoption and the transition to net zero with commercial radio), led by the Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub.
This project aims to investigate communication strategies and community support and action for electrifying Australian transport, analysing communication interventions, and developing and testing strategies for amplifying policy support and action. It will explore a range of aspects associated with communication relating to transport electrification, which may include current communication approaches; audience characteristics, perceptions and behaviours; media use and framing; and experimental message responses. The successful applicant will join the research team and contribute to the wider project but will also undertake their own distinct PhD project. The details of the PhD project are open to negotiation, but it may involve media content analysis, community surveys, and interviews with key stakeholders such as community members, industry and government.
Undertaking this PhD as part of a larger project has several advantages. First, the successful candidate will be integrated into an already strong research agenda that has been funded by an industry-led Cooperative Research Centre supported by the Australian Government. Second, the candidate will benefit from expert supervision from research leaders in communication, and from entering a PhD with a pre-existing structure. Finally, the candidate will benefit from being part of outcomes from the research, which may include co-authored publications (where the candidate’s contributions will be recognised through co-authorship), funded symposia, school-engagement exercises, and future grant applications.
Deadline : 3 March 2026
(05) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Scholarship: Digital Support for the Aged Care Workforce Caring for Older People with Complex Mental Health Needs in the Home
Aged care workers face significant challenges when providing home care to older people facing complex mental health challenges, including emotional strain from verbal aggression or non-cooperative behaviour, and are at an increased risk of burnout. It may take longer to deliver care to complex clients, which can disrupt their schedules, and workers may find it difficult to access appropriate support. Physical safety can also be a concern in cases of aggressive or unpredictable behaviour, particularly given that workers typically visit older peoples’ homes on their own. This may impact the quality of care that these clients receive and older people’s ability to remain in the community. With mental health rates in this population increasing rapidly, new initiatives to support the workforce and provide better care to complex clients are required.
To better support aged care workers caring for clients with mental health conditions at home, this project will co-design a digital support system that provides just-in-time training, practical guidance, and peer/professional support. Building on stakeholder-defined requirements and existing insights and resources developed by industry partner Silverchain, the student will co-design low-fidelity prototypes and progressively develop a minimum viable platform that includes scenario-based Q&A, modular micro-training, and moderated peer/professional support features. Working with interaction designers and software engineers at Action Lab, the student will ensure the solution is usable, contextually appropriate, and scalable, and will iteratively test and evaluate prototypes in real-world settings.
Deadline : 24 March 2026,
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(06) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Scholarships – Integrating living evidence into adaptive platform trials to improve efficiencies within the research ecosystem
PhD candidates will receive rigorous training in public health and knowledge translation studies. You will also enjoy the potential to attend national and international conferences.
Two project-specific PhD scholarships are available as follows:
Project 1: Integrating living evidence into adaptive platform trials to strengthen the research ecosystem
This project aims to explore the implications of integrating living evidence into APTs, from the perspective of the wider research community.
The project will involve identifying factors that may encourage or hinder ongoing use of living evidence in APTs. Activities will involve conducting a needs analysis and process map of potential high-value decision points within APTs that would benefit from living evidence. The student will also gain expertise in conducting co-design workshops and qualitative interviews; and will have the opportunity to gain experience liaising with a range of research stakeholders including APT trial teams, consumers, journal editors and guideline developers.
Project 2: Integrating living evidence into adaptive platform trials to create efficiencies in research generation
This project aims to explore the processes for integrating living evidence into APT workflows and decisions, from the perspective of adaptive platform trial teams. This project would be ideally suited to a student who has experience working in clinical trials and may be a clinician, researcher, or student who is affiliated with an APT.
The p roject will involve using an organisational readiness lens to understand and implement a co-designed living evidence method across two APT pilot sites. The student will also gain expertise in developing a scoping review and conducting and disseminating living evidence syntheses to inform APT decisions.
Deadline : 20 March 2026
(07) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Scholarship in Vaccine Adjuvant Discovery
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. You know you’re part of something special and purposeful because, like Monash, your ambitions drive you to make change.
We have a clear purpose to deliver groundbreaking intensive research; a world-class education; a global ecosystem of enterprise – and we activate these to address some of the challenges of the age, Climate Change, Thriving Communities and Geopolitical Security.
We welcome and value difference and diversity. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways with curious, energetic, inspiring and committed people and teams driven to make an impact – just like you.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
We champion an inclusive workplace culture for our staff regardless of ethnicity or cultural background. We have also worked to improve gender equality for more than 30 years. Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities – #ChangeIt with us.
The Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) is one of the largest and most dynamic biomedical research and teaching environments in Australia. The Institute and its cognate Departments of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Physiology comprise over 120 research groups and deliver discipline-focused teaching into our flagship Bachelor of Biomedical Science Degree, the Bachelor of Science Degree, as well as the Medical School and various Health-related Degree Programs.
The BDI comprises seven inter-disciplinary health-focused research Programs, each led by a renowned leader in the field. The BDI programs include Infection, Immunity, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Development and Stem Cells, Metabolism, Diabetes and Obesity and Neuroscience. The BDI works closely with clinical and drug development precincts at Monash and has a number of major industry partnerships to facilitate the translation of our research. For more information about the BDI please visit our website at www.monash.edu/discovery-institute.
Deadline : 20 March 2026
(08) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on Phase Transformations in Advanced Steel Design
Expressions of interest are sought from outstanding domestic and international candidates for PhD study within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Faculty of Engineering, Monash University.
This PhD project forms part of the Baosteel–Australia Joint Centre (BAJC) collaboration and will investigate how local phase transformations can be harnessed to design new classes of advanced steels. The research aims to develop a mechanistic understanding of localised transformation behaviour and to design novel alloys that achieve superior combinations of strength, ductility, and damage tolerance.
Working within the Metallurgy and Corrosion Research Cluster, the candidate will combine experimental studies, computational modelling, and data-driven alloy design to:
- Understand the mechanisms of local austenite-to-ferrite transformation in low-alloy steels;
- Develop frameworks to predict and control these transformations;
Monash University hosts a unique suite of characterisation facilities—including advanced electron microscopy, in-situ analytical tools, and high-temperature testing systems—providing exceptional opportunities to perform high-quality, impactful research. The project offers close collaboration with Baosteel’s Central Research Institute, and has the opportunity to travel to Shanghai, China.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(09) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on Phase Transformation in Green Steel
Expressions of interest are sought from outstanding domestic and international candidates for PhD study within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Faculty of Engineering, Monash University.
This PhD project will contribute to MSE’s strategic research initiative on accelerating Australian green ironmaking, addressing critical challenges in the transition to sustainable metallurgical processes. The successful candidate will develop a fundamental scientific framework to tackle key research questions in the Australian context, including impurity management, microstructure evolution, ore processing, and the development of green ironmaking infrastructure.
Monash University hosts a unique suite of green ironmaking characterisation facilities, offering exceptional opportunities to perform in-situ and high-resolution materials analysis. Leveraging these state-of-the-art research capabilities, the candidate will conduct high-quality, impactful research in high-temperature materials science, with a particular focus on phase transformations in ceramics, metals, and other solid-state systems.
The PhD candidate will join the MSE Metallurgy and Corrosion cluster, working within a multidisciplinary team spanning theory, advanced characterisation, and computational modelling. This environment provides an excellent platform for developing expertise in materials science and contributing to Australia’s leadership in green and sustainable metallurgical innovation.
Scholarship opportunities are available for both domestic and international applicants. This is a fully
funded PhD project and is open to candidates from all backgrounds. Applicants may be Australian citizens, Australian Permanent Residents, New Zealand citizens, or international candidates holding (or eligible to obtain) a valid student visa. Candidates with strong academic and research track records are particularly encouraged to apply.
Deadline : Open until filled
(10) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Opportunity – Indigenous (Energy)
Applicants should have strong knowledge in a discipline or background that supports them to undertake the proposed project (e.g. human-centred computing/ computer science, engineering, social science, science, community development). They will be committed to undertaking research that supports First Nations people and communities in accessing and realising the benefits of the energy transition. The PhD candidate will be given opportunities to participate in the work of the Institute and Faculties, and to join the Faculty’s growing Indigenous cohort of staff and students.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(11) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Scholarship in CSIRO Industry PhD Program – Project 2: Techniques and Frameworks for Enabling Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Migration
The CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD) is a four-year research training program, focusing on applied research that benefits industry by solving real-world challenges. It aims to produce the next generation of innovation leaders with the skills to work at the interface of research and industry in Australia.
Please note that this opportunity is limited to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Australia on a permanent basis.
The Program includes:
- Admission to a university PhD program
- Supervision by the participating university, CSIRO, and an 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
The project is entitled “Project 2: Techniques and Frameworks for Enabling Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Migration”. This Project develops techniques for the migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to secure critical infrastructure from quantum attacks. The expected outcome is the design of methods, techniques and their prototype to implement trusted PQC migration. The potential benefit is to enhance the security of Australian critical infrastructures against quantum attacks.
Deadline : Open until filled
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(12) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Engineering Science (Research) Domestic Scholarship Opportunities at Faculty of Engineering
Expressions of interest are sought from outstanding domestic candidates for Master’s by Research or PhD study in all departments, within the Faculty of Engineering. These departments include:
● Chemical Engineering
● Civil Engineering
● Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
● Materials Science and Engineering
● Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
To be eligible to apply for domestic postgraduate research scholarships an applicant must be an Australian citizen, an Australian Permanent Resident or a New Zealand citizen.
Deadline : Open until filled
(13) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Engineering Science (Research) International Scholarship Opportunities at Faculty of Engineering
Expressions of interest are sought from outstanding candidates for Master’s by Research or PhD study in all departments, within the Faculty of Engineering. These departments include:
● Chemical Engineering
● Civil Engineering
● Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
● Materials Science and Engineering
● Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Deadline : Open until filled
About Monash University, Australia – Official Website
Monash University (/ˈmɒnæʃ/) is a public research university based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Named after World War I general Sir John Monash, it was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the state. The university has a number of campuses, four of which are in Victoria (Clayton, Caulfield, Peninsula, and Parkville), one in Malaysia and another one in Indonesia. Monash also owns land (3.6 hectares) in Notting Hill, opposite its Clayton campus. Monash has a research and teaching centre in Prato, Italy, a graduate research school in Mumbai, India and graduate schools in Suzhou, China and Tangerang, Indonesia. Courses are also delivered at other locations, including South Africa.
Monash is home to major research facilities, including the Monash Law School, the Australian Synchrotron, the Monash Science Technology Research and Innovation Precinct (STRIP), the Australian Stem Cell Centre, Victorian College of Pharmacy, and 100 research centres and 17 co-operative research centres. In 2019, its total revenue was over $2.72 billion (AUD), with external research income around $462 million. In 2019, Monash enrolled over 55,000 undergraduate and over 25,000 graduate students. It has more applicants than any other university in the state of Victoria.
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