CSIRO IPhD Scholarship - AI-empowered visual recognition system for dairy cow identification, health and behaviour monitoring and detection

CSIRO IPhD Scholarship - AI-empowered visual recognition system for dairy cow identification, health and behaviour monitoring and detection

The CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD) is a four-year research training program, focusing on applied research that benefits industry by solving real-world challenges. It aims to produce the next generation of innovation leaders with the skills to work at the interface of research and industry in Australia.

The Program includes:

Admission to a university PhD program.

Supervision by the participating university, CSIRO, and an industry partner.

A four year scholarship package totaling approximately $47,000 per annum tax exempt (2025 rate). 

A four year Project Expense and Development package of $13,000 per annum.

A 60 day Industry Engagement component with the industry partner.

A structured professional development and training program to develop your applied research skills.

Successful students are subject to the policies, procedures and guidelines of the participating university in addition to the CSIRO Industry PhD Program terms and conditions. Students will receive a standard PhD on completion.

Supervisory Team

University

Name of university supervisor	Associate Professor Hai Wang
Name of university	Murdoch University
Faculty	College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

CSIRO

Name of CSIRO supervisor	Dr Quanxi Shao
CSIRO Research Unit	Data61

Industry

Name of industry supervisor	Dr Mark McHenry
Name of business/organisation	Peninsula Downs Pty Ltd

Further details 

Primary location of student	Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia
Industry engagement component location	Peninsula Downs Pty Ltd, 1713 Warner Glen Road, Warner Glen WA 6288, Australia
Other locations	CSIRO Kensington, 26 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington WA 6151, Australia

 

Provider:
CSIRO
No. of Scholarships:
1
Duration of Award:
4 years
Level of study:

• Research

Study Area:

• Veterinary Science
• Information Technology
• Engineering and Energy
• Agricultural Science

• Eligibility
• How to Apply

Eligibility

The student must:

• Be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident, or a New Zealand citizen. 
• Meet participating university PhD admission requirements.
• Meet university English language requirements.
• Not have previously completed a PhD.
• Be able to commence the Program in the year of the offer.
• Enrol as a full-time PhD student. Part-time arrangements may be considered if approved by the supervisory team and in accordance with university policy.
• Be prepared to be located at the project location(s) that the host university has approved and, if required, comply with the host university’s external enrolment procedures.
• Be prepared to undergo onboarding to CSIRO, which will include passing mandatory government background checks (allow for between 4 to 8 weeks) and complete any other CSIRO requirements. 

How to Apply

• Applicants are required to submit an expression of interest (EOI) to A/Prof Hai Wang that includes
  • Two page statement
  • Up to date curriculum vitae
  • Academic Transcripts
• The EOI is assessed by the supervisory team and shortlisted applicants are interviewed
• The supervisory team nominates a preferred applicant and informs iPhD office and Graduate Research Office (or equivalent).

Required Documents

• Original or certified copies of your academic transcripts and certificates 
• A certified copy of your Australian passport or birth certificate (if born in Australia), or a certified copy of your Australian passport, Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Australian/New Zealand Citizenship (if born overseas)
• A copy of your latest curriculum vitae (CV) 

Payment Method

• A four year scholarship package totalling approximately $47,000 per annum tax exempt (2025 rate).  

• CSIRO will distribute the base scholarship funds and Project Expense and Development package to the university
• The industry partner will distribute the scholarship top-up funds to the university 

Scholarship Value:
Up to $188,000AUD
Opening Date:
8 Aug 2025