Objectives of the Programme:
The University of Melbourne (Melbourne) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) continue to develop their strategic partnership through the SJTU – Melbourne International Research Training Group (IRTG) offering opportunities of research collaboration and engagement through joint research training since 2020.
In 2024/2025, Melbourne and SJTU are calling for joint PhD proposals from all research areas to establish up to 10 joint graduate research projects, co-designed by pairs of Primary Investigators (PIs), expanding the SJTU – Melbourne IRTG. Each of these supervisory teams will receive seed funding and access funding to support a joint PhD candidate, including tuition fee waivers, a full living allowance, health insurance and relocation support.
Funding:
(i) Joint PhD scholarships package
(ii) Seed funds: Each applicant for this joint PhD program must first secure funding from the Seed funds.
Application Process: To apply for the SJTU-UoM Joint PhD Programme, applicants must fulfill the admission requirements of both universities.
KEY DATES FOR 2024/2025
| Call opens for proposal applications | Wednesday 13 November 2024 |
| Deadline for project proposal applications | Wednesday 29 January 12:00 noon CST (Shanghai) 15:00 AEDT (Melbourne) |
| Announcement of successful proposals | Feb-25 |
| Joint interview and recruitment deadlines | No later than 15 May 2025 (candidates need to submit application materials in the system before this deadline) |
| Candidates to commence | Sep-25 |
PhD students funded by the Seed Fund are eligible to apply for the joint PhD program to study at the University of Melbourne.
For any questions about the SJTU-UoM Joint PhD Programme, please reach out to:
International Affairs Office, Graduate School
gs.global@sjtu.edu.cn