Federation University in Australia is offering a fully funded mining research scholarship for domestic and international students.
The Federation University Graduate Scholarship offers a fully funded award worth $50,000 to cover tuition and living expenses.
In this post, we will discuss the details of the program, its requirements, benefits, and how interested and qualified candidates can successfully apply.
Federation University Graduate Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships |
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship worth $50,000
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: August 31, 2026
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Federation University Scholarship Details:
The Federation University Mining Research Scholarship is a fully funded graduate research project in Oxidation Behaviour of Broken Ore in Sub-Level Open Stopes (SLOS) at CSA Mine.
This industry-funded PhD project aims to investigate the oxidation behaviour of broken ore within sub-level open stopes at CSA Mine, one of Australia’s largest underground copper mines.
The project offers a unique opportunity to work closely with industry and contribute to solving a significant operational challenge with broader relevance to the mining sector.
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Eligibility Requirements for Federation University Mining Research Scholarship
To be considered for the Federation University Mining Research Scholarship, you must:
- be eligible for a PhD
- willing to undertake full-time study
- have a background in one or more of the following areas:
- Mining Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Geology
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
Experience with laboratory testing, geochemistry, mineralogy, data analysis, or mine operations will be advantageous.
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Benefits of Federation University Scholarship 2026
The Federation University Scholarship is funded for three years (with the potential for a 6-month extension upon application).
Stipend
$50,000 per year, provided in fortnightly, tax free installments comprised of $40,000 as the base stipend, and a $10,000 top up from Federation University
Project Support
$3,000 per year available to spend on the research project provided by the Research Training Program (RTP) allowance
Tuition Fees
Up to $32,000 will be covered by the Research Training Program (RTP) fee-offset scholarship for domestic students, or by a tuition fee scholarship provided by the Graduate Research School for international students
How to Apply for 2027 Federation University Scholarship (Step by Step)
To apply for the 2027 Federation University Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the scholarship webpage.
- Contact Associate Professor Manoj Khandelwal before submitting your application.
- When you get your supervisor’s consent and are ready to apply, follow these instructions.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and notified.
Deadline: August 31, 2026
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