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Program Overview
Introduction to the Griffith University Industry PhD Program
The Griffith University Industry PhD program is designed to connect businesses with leading researchers to tackle complex industry problems. This program offers a unique opportunity for businesses to invest in PhD-sized thinking, driving innovation and change.
Benefits of the Industry PhD Program
The benefits of the Industry PhD program for partner organisations include:
- Collaborating with highly skilled and motivated individuals eager to contribute to solving complex problems
- Gaining access to research facilities and academic expertise
- Sharing the cost of the Industry PhD with Griffith University
- Recruiting the best and brightest minds and future innovators
- Driving innovation and change with a different approach
How to Engage in an Industry PhD Partnership
To engage in an Industry PhD partnership, the following steps can be taken:
- Discuss the potential research project with a Griffith academic or existing Griffith contact
- Confirm the project's details, including the scholarship funding to be provided by the industry partner
- For projects undertaken by company employees, check their equivalent qualifications for HDR program admission
- For projects not undertaken by a company employee, Griffith will advertise the project and recruit a doctoral candidate
- Once admitted, the PhD candidate commences the research project
Funding Models
The cost of the PhD scholarship is shared between Griffith University and the industry partner. The industry partner contribution may be eligible for the Research and Development (R&D) tax incentive. The Griffith Industry PhD Scholarship provides candidates with $50K per year, co-funded by Griffith and industry for up to 3.5 years.
Industry PhD Scholarship
The Griffith Industry PhD Scholarship offers:
- A co-funded scholarship of $50K per year for up to 3.5 years
- A tuition fee scholarship and Overseas Student Health Cover to international candidates
- A Domestic Fee Offset for domestic candidates
- The opportunity for industry partners to provide top-up scholarships or other types of funding
External Supervision
Griffith University encourages industry partners to be part of the Industry PhD process, providing practice-based expertise as an external supervisor. There is no qualification requirement for an external supervisor to be registered.
Research Areas
Griffith University offers a range of research areas, including:
- Arts, Education and Law
- Griffith Business School
- Griffith Health
- Griffith Sciences
Conclusion
The Griffith University Industry PhD program offers a unique opportunity for businesses to invest in PhD-sized thinking, driving innovation and change. With its collaborative approach, shared funding model, and access to research facilities and academic expertise, this program is an attractive option for businesses looking to tackle complex industry problems.