PhD Scholarship: Offshore Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (OHRES)
Fully funded PhD opportunity at Griffith University’s School of Engineering and Built Environment, in partnership with Blue Economy CRC, CSIRO, and Pitt & Sherry — developing GIS-based tools for offshore wind, wave, and solar site optimisation.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: Griffith University (School of Engineering & Built Environment) + Blue Economy CRC, CSIRO, Pitt & Sherry
- Opportunity Type: PhD Scholarship (industry-aligned research)
- Scholarship Count: Not specified (1 project opportunity)
- Deadline: 1 September 2025 (5 pm AEST)
- Start Date: Approx. 13 October 2025
- Location: Gold Coast campus, Queensland, Australia
- Themes: Offshore Hybrid Renewable Energy; GIS Spatial Decision-Support; Wind, Wave, Solar Integration
🌍 About the Scholarship
The OHRES PhD Scholarship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to renewable energy innovation by developing a GIS-enabled spatial decision-support tool that autonomously identifies optimal sites for offshore hybrid systems combining wind, wave, and solar energy. This industry-integrated project is hosted at Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus, with collaboration from Blue Economy CRC, CSIRO, and Pitt & Sherry. The research will directly inform sustainable offshore energy planning and integration for industry and government.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Completed (or expecting to complete) a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (second division A) or a Master’s degree (AQF Level 9) with a substantial research component, or equivalent qualification recognised by Griffith University
- Meet English language proficiency requirements:
- IELTS (Academic): Overall ≥ 6.5, no band < 6.0
- TOEFL (paper-based): ≥ 575 with TWE ≥ 5.0
- TOEFL (iBT): ≥ 79 with no sub-score < 19
- International applicants (including Malaysians) are eligible
🎁 Scholarship Benefits
- Annual stipend: AUD 38,500 (indexed) for up to 3.5 years
- Full tuition fee waiver for international applicants via GUIPRS
- Industry engagement through Blue Economy CRC and partner organisations
- Collaboration within a multidisciplinary research team
- Professional development at a top-2% globally ranked university
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the OHRES Scholarship Page and review full details
- Prepare an Expression of Interest (EOI) including:
- Statement of suitability
- Academic transcripts
- CV (Griffith template)
- Names of two referees
- Email your EOI to Dr Mohammed Sanjari at m.sanjari@griffith.edu.au by 1 September 2025 (5 pm AEST)
- If shortlisted, submit a formal online application via Griffith’s system
📅 Program Timeline
- Expression of Interest Deadline: 1 September 2025 (5 pm AEST)
- Approximate Start Date: 13 October 2025
- Duration: Up to 3.5 years (full-time)
🚀 Ready to Power the Future of Offshore Renewables?
Apply now for the OHRES PhD Scholarship and help shape sustainable offshore energy systems through cutting-edge research at Griffith University.
Apply via Griffith UniversityQuestions? Email m.sanjari@griffith.edu.au
Curated by Growth Forum Malaysia — connecting researchers to global opportunities.
Source: griffith.edu.au
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