CSIRO Data61 Scholarship program 2026

Eligibility for the CSIRO Data61 Scholarship program 2026:

Applicants must:

• Hold or expect to complete a first-class honours (H1) bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant research area.
• Have applied for admission to a PhD program at an Australian university or have completed less than 12 months of PhD study at an Australian university at the time the scholarship starts.
• Have a university supervisor who is willing and able to supervise you.
• Not already holding a PhD degree.
• Be ready to commence within the advertised time frame for the scholarship.
• Be a domestic or international student either living in Australia or overseas.

Value of CSIRO Data61 Scholarship program 2026:

• Living stipend:
  • AU$42,000 per year for the first two years
  • AU$44,000 in the third year
• Learning & development fund: Up to AU$5,000 over the scholarship term
• Co-supervised research: Work with both Data61 researchers and your university supervisors.

Application Process:

• Find an advertised Data61 scholarship project on the CSIRO Studentships and Scholarships site when openings are listed. 
• Prepare a detailed application, including academic transcripts, CV, research statement, and proposed supervisor support. 
• Submit your application through the CSIRO online recruitment portal.