Graham Matheson Scholarship for Postgraduate Research Studies in Mineral Processing, Mining Engineering or Chemical Engineering

The Graham Matheson Scholarship for Postgraduate Research Studies in Mineral Processing, Mining Engineering or Chemical Engineering is a prestigious scholarship established through a generous bequest from the late Mr Graham Houston Matheson, a University of Adelaide alumnus and accomplished metallurgist.

This scholarship provides a stipend equivalent to the current University of Adelaide Research Scholarship (UARS) rate and is awarded annually to high-performing students commencing a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) in mineral processing, mining engineering or chemical engineering.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

• An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, or international student;
• Commencing full-time study in a HDR program (PhD or MPhil) at the University of Adelaide in one of the eligible disciplines listed above;
• Undertaking research aligned with the fields of mineral processing, mining engineering or chemical engineering.

Stipend:

The scholarship offers a stipend equivalent to the current UARS rate, AUD$35,300 p.a. (2025). The scholarship is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval.

Applying:

This scholarship will be awarded to the highest-ranked eligible applicant by the Adelaide Graduate Research School. Applications must be submitted through the standard online scholarship application portal during the round.

Enquiries:

Please contact the Adelaide Graduate Research School on +61 8 8313 5882 or email:
📩 research.scholarships@adelaide.edu.au