Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Sustainability Analysis of Carbon Sequestration Technology

Full Job Description

Stipend scholarship to support research students at the Faculty of Science

Highlights

• Value
• Eligibility
• Open date
• Close date

— USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) —

• Research student
• Undertake data gathering research on carbon sequestration technologies in collaboration with academics from the School of Physics and the School of Life and Environmental Science; devise scenarios for implementation of carbon sequestration technologies and to undertake quantitative HPC-based research in sustainability supply chain assessments

— 23 March 2026 — 14 April 2026

• Research student
• Undertake data gathering research on carbon sequestration technologies in collaboration with academics from the School of Physics and the School of Life and Environmental Science; devise scenarios for implementation of carbon sequestration technologies and to undertake quantitative HPC-based research in sustainability supply chain assessments

What we offer

The Scholarship will provide a stipend allowance equivalent to the University of Sydney Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend rate (indexed on 1 January each year) as per the below duration:

I. up to 1.75 years for a successful Masters by Research recipient,

II. up to 3 years for a successful PhD recipient.

A successful recipient enrolled part-time will be provided with a stipend allowance equivalent to 50% of the full-time stipend rate, for up to 3.5 years for a Masters by Research, or 6 years for a PhD, subject to satisfactory academic performance.

For a successful PhD recipient, extension of the Scholarship for an additional 6 full-time months or 1 part-time year may be permitted with approval of Balwant Singh.

Who's Eligible

• be willing to apply for admission, have an offer of admission or being currently enrolled to study full-time in a PhD within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney
• have completed an Honours degree (first class or second upper) or equivalent Master’s degree
• have a background in environmental science/ engineering/ computation/ agricultural science, with an interest in carbon sequestration technologies, in particular enhanced rock weathering, and should have a willingness to engage in interdisciplinary research
• undertake data gathering research on carbon sequestration technologies in collaboration with academics from the School of Physics and the School of Life and Environmental Science; devise scenarios for implementation of carbon sequestration technologies and to undertake quantitative HPC-based research in sustainability supply chain assessments.

Background

This Scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to research students who are undertaking research in sustainability supply chain assessments, with a focus on carbon sequestration technology in agriculture.

This Scholarship is funded under a broader project by Hort Innovation Australia Limited, this Scholarship aims to support a student undertaking a PhD/MPhil within the School of Physics, Faculty of Science, in collaboration with staff at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, where the focus of their research is on sustainability supply chain assessments of carbon sequestration technology in agriculture.

Terms And Conditions

1. Background

a. This Scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to research students who are undertaking research in sustainability supply chain assessments, with a focus on carbon sequestration technology in agriculture.

b. This Scholarship is funded under a broader project by Hort Innovation Australia Limited, this Scholarship aims to support a student undertaking a PhD/MPhil within the School of Physics, Faculty of Science, in collaboration with staff at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, where the focus of their research is on sustainability supply chain assessments of carbon sequestration technology in agriculture.

2. Eligibility

a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant having an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled to study in a Masters by Research or PhD within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney.

b. Applicants must have completed an Honours degree (first class or second upper) or equivalent Master’s degree.

c. Applicants must have a background in environmental science/ engineering/ computation/ agricultural science, with an interest in carbon sequestration technologies, in particular enhanced rock weathering, and should have a willingness to engage in interdisciplinary research.

d. Applicants must be willing to undertake data gathering research on carbon sequestration technologies in collaboration with academics from the School of Physics and the School of Life and Environmental Science; devise scenarios for implementation of carbon sequestration technologies and to undertake quantitative HPC-based research in sustainability supply chain assessments.

3. Selection Criteria

a. The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the basis of:

I. academic merit,

II. area of study and/or research proposal,

III. curriculum vitae including list of publications, and

IV. a personal statement which demonstrates the suitability of the candidate's area of research for this scholarship.

b. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.

c. The successful applicant will be awarded the Scholarship on the nomination of the relevant research supervisor, or their nominated delegate in School of Life and Environmental Sciences, upon recommendation from the relevant research supervisor in the School of Physics.

a. The Scholarship will provide a stipend allowance equivalent to the University of Sydney Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend rate (indexed on 1 January each year) as per the below duration:

I. up to 1.75 years for a successful Masters by Research recipient,

II. up to 3 years for a successful PhD recipient.

b. A successful recipient enrolled part-time will be provided with a stipend allowance equivalent to 50% of the full-time stipend rate, for up to 3.5 years for a Masters by Research, or 6 years for a PhD, subject to satisfactory academic performance.

c. For a successful PhD recipient, extension of the Scholarship for an additional 6 full-time months or 1 part-time year may be permitted with approval of Balwant Singh.

d. The commencement date of the Scholarship will be listed in the scholarship offer letter. The scholarship cannot be deferred without prior approval from the relevant research supervisor.

e. If a successful applicant converts from a Masters by Research to a PhD or vice-versa, the maximum duration of the Scholarship becomes that of the new candidature.

f. No other amount is payable.

g. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funding.

5. Eligibility for Progression

a. Progression is subject to attending and passing the annual progress evaluation.

6. Leave Arrangements

a. The Scholarship recipient receives up to 20 working days recreation leave each year of the Scholarship and this may be accrued. However, the student will forfeit any unused leave remaining when the Scholarship is terminated or complete. Recreation leave does not attract a leave loading and the supervisor's agreement must be obtained before leave is taken.

b. The Scholarship recipient may take up to 10 working days sick leave each year of the Scholarship and this may be accrued over the tenure of the Scholarship. Students with family responsibilities, caring for sick children or relatives, or experiencing domestic violence, may convert up to five days of their annual sick leave entitlement to carer’s leave on presentation of medical certificate(s). Students taking sick leave must inform their supervisor as soon as practicable.

7. Research Overseas

a. The Scholarship recipient may not normally conduct research overseas within the first six months of award.

b. The Scholarship holder may conduct up to 12 months of their research outside Australia. Approval must be sought from the student's supervisor, Head of School and the Faculty via application to the Higher Degree by Research Administration Centre (HDRAC), and will only be granted if the research is essential for completion of the degree. All periods of overseas research are cumulative and will be counted towards a student's candidature. Students must remain enrolled full-time at the University and receive approval to count time away.

8. Suspension

a. The Scholarship recipient cannot suspend their award within their first six months of study, unless a legislative provision applies.

b. The Scholarship recipient may apply for up to 12 months suspension of the Scholarship for any reason during the tenure of the Scholarship. Periods of Scholarship suspension are cumulative and failure to resume study after suspension will result in the award being terminated. Approval must be sought from the student's supervisor, Head of School and the Faculty via application to the Higher Degree by Research Administration Centre (HDRAC). Periods of study towards the degree during suspension of the Scholarship will be deducted from the maximum tenure of the Scholarship.

9. Changes in Enrolment

a. The Scholarship recipient must notify HDRAC, and their supervisor promptly of any planned changes to their enrolment including but not limited to: attendance pattern, suspension, leave of absence, withdrawal, course transfer, and candidature upgrade or downgrade. If the award holder does not provide notice of the changes identified above, the University may require repayment of any overpaid stipend.

10. Termination

a. The Scholarship will be terminated:

I. on resignation or withdrawal of the recipient from their research degree,

II. upon submission of the thesis or at the end of the award,

III. upon the recipient having completed the maximum candidature for their degree as per the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 Policy,

IV. if the recipient receives an alternative primary stipend scholarship. In such circumstances this Scholarship will be terminated in favour of the alternative stipend scholarship where it is of higher value,

V. if the recipient does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave, or

VI. if the recipient ceases to meet the eligibility requirements specified for this Scholarship, (other than during a period in which the Scholarship has been suspended or during a period of approved leave).

b. The Scholarship may also be terminated by the University before this time if, in the opinion of the University:

I. the course of study is not being carried out with competence and diligence or in accordance with the terms of this offer,

II. the student fails to maintain satisfactory progress, or

III. the student has committed misconduct or other inappropriate conduct.

c. The Scholarship will be suspended throughout the duration of any enquiry/appeal process.

d. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.

11. Misconduct

a. Where during the Scholarship a student engages in misconduct, or other inappropriate conduct (either during the Scholarship or in connection with the student’s application and eligibility for the Scholarship), which in the opinion of the University warrants recovery of funds provided, the University may require the student to repay payments made in connection with the Scholarship. Examples of such conduct include and without limitation; academic dishonesty, research misconduct within the meaning of the Research Code of Conduct 2023 (for example, plagiarism in proposing, carrying out or reporting the results of research, or failure to declare or manage a serious conflict of interests), breach of the Student Charter 2020 and misrepresentation in the application materials or other documentation associated with the Scholarship.

b. The University may require such repayment at any time during or after the Scholarship period. In addition, by accepting this Scholarship, the student consents to all aspects of any investigation into misconduct in connection with this Scholarship being disclosed by the University to the funding body and/or any relevant professional body.

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• be willing to apply for admission, have an offer of admission or being currently enrolled to study full-time in a PhD within the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney
• have completed an Honours degree (first class or second upper) or equivalent Master’s degree
• have a background in environmental science/ engineering/ computation/ agricultural science, with an interest in carbon sequestration technologies, in particular enhanced rock weathering, and should have a willingness to engage in interdisciplinary research
• undertake data gathering research on carbon sequestration technologies in collaboration with academics from the School of Physics and the School of Life and Environmental Science; devise scenarios for implementation of carbon sequestration technologies and to undertake quantitative HPC-based research in sustainability supply chain assessments.

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