CSIRO-Murdoch iPhD Candidate
	Murdoch University

CSIRO Industry PhD program: Every drop counts: ensuring water security in a changing climate in southwest Australia

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. The candidate should have an interdisciplinary background in hydrology and water resources management. 

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.

Successful students are subject to the policies, procedures and guidelines of the participating university in addition to the CSIRO Industry PhD Program terms and conditions. Students will receive a standard PhD on completion.

Supervisory Team

University

Name of university supervisor: Dr Animesh Gain

Name of university: Murdoch University

Faculty: School of Environmental and Conservation Sciences

CSIRO

Name of CSIRO supervisor: Dr Mohammed Mainuddin

CSIRO Research Unit: Environment

Name of industry supervisor: Dr. Sally Stevens Lloyd

Name of business/organisation: C.Y. O'Connor ERADE Village Foundation Inc

Further details 

Primary location of student: Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia

Industry engagement component location: The C.Y. O'Connor ERADE Village Foundation Incorporated, 15 Del Park Road, North Dandalup WA 6207, Australia 

Other locations: CSIRO Black Mountain, Science and Innovation Park, Clunies Ross Street, Acton ACT 2601, Australia 

Provider:

CSIRO

No. of Scholarships: 1

Duration of Award: 4 years

Level of study: Research

Study Area: Environmental and Conservation Sciences, Information Technology,  Engineering and Energy

Eligibility

The student must:

• Be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident, or a New Zealand citizen. 
• Meet participating university PhD admission requirements.
• Meet university English language requirements.
• Not have previously completed a PhD.
• Be able to commence the Program in the year of the offer.
• Enrol as a full-time PhD student. Part-time arrangements may be considered if approved by the supervisory team and in accordance with university policy.
• Be prepared to be located at the project location(s) that the host university has approved and, if required, comply with the host university’s external enrolment procedures.
• Be prepared to undergo onboarding to CSIRO, which will include passing mandatory government background checks (allow for between 4 to 8 weeks) and complete any other CSIRO requirements. 

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to  Dr Animesh Gain - animeshkumar.gain@murdoch.edu.au that includes a 2-page statement, up-to-date CV and Academic Transcripts. The EOI is assessed by the supervisory team and shortlisted applicants are interviewed

The EOI is assessed by the supervisory team and shortlisted applicants are interviewed.

The supervisory team nominates a preferred applicant and informs iPhD office and GRS (or equivalent).

Required Documents

• Original or certified copies of your academic transcripts and certificates 
• A certified copy of your Australian passport or birth certificate (if born in Australia), or a certified copy of your Australian passport, Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Australian/New Zealand Citizenship (if born overseas)
• A copy of your latest curriculum vitae (CV) 

Payment Method

• CSIRO will distribute the base scholarship funds and Project Expense and Development package to the university
• The industry partner will distribute the scholarship top-up funds to the university
• 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.

Scholarship Value:

Up to $188,000AUD

Closing Date: 15 Nov 2025