Centre for Critical Resources for the Future (CCRF)

About this scholarship

Position Overview: The Centre in Critical Resources for the Future (CCRF) are offering TWO PhD scholarships in partnership with the Australian National University (ANU). These opportunities are ideal for highly motivated graduates interested in:

Partitioning of REE and CM between crystals melts, and fluids and in situ XAS studies of metal transport. (led by Andrew Berry)
Experimental investigations of the magmatic-hydrothermal transition in carbonatites and the factors controlling REE and CM enrichment. (Led by Prof Greg Yaxley)

For more information on each project please see the additional information link below.

SUMMARY

SCHOLARSHIP TYPE

Academic

VALUE

$ 36,652

per annum

2 on offer

Payments made fortnightly

Payments made for 3.5 years

Student types
Domestic, International, Prospective
Student levels
Postgraduate research
Number of scholarships awarded
2 on offer
Selection bases
Academic merit
Ongoing eligibility
Continuation based on academic performance
Extension duration
6 month extension available.

Field of study

Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Chemistry or related field.

Eligibility

This scholarship is available to potential domestic or international candidates who:

Have applied for admission to the PhD program with the Research School of Earth Science; and
Have a Bachelor degree with first-class honours, or a Master degree with a research component, or equivalent from a recognised University.

Additional information

Scholarship for 3.5 years.
12 months embedded research with one of more industry partners.
Travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program.
Thesis Allowance.
Dependant Child Allowance (international students only)
Paid Medical and Parental leave

To apply for this scholarship, candidates must:

Use this link to submit an expression of interest for a stipend scholarship the Centre in Critical Resources for the Future, including a CV, a cover letter detailing research interests and experience, and contact information for at least two references.
Apply for admission to the PhD program at ANU College of Science- Research School of Earth Science use this link Doctor of Philosophy, Earth Sciences - ANU

Use contact details to request an alternative file format.

For further information about the project details please see attached, or contact either Prof Andrew Berry or Prof Greg Yaxley.