The Scholarship in Chemical Engineering 2026 is a fully funded Higher Degree Research (HDR) scholarship offered by UNSW Sydney. Designed for outstanding domestic and international students, the scholarship supports candidates pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the School of Chemical Engineering. Successful applicants receive a living stipend at the UNSW scholarship rate together with a Tuition Fee Scholarship for eligible international students, enabling them to undertake innovative research in chemical engineering and related interdisciplinary fields.
About the Scholarship in Chemical Engineering
The Scholarship in Chemical Engineering is designed to attract talented researchers to UNSW’s internationally recognised School of Chemical Engineering. Through this programme, students work with leading academics on research projects that address major global challenges in energy, sustainability, advanced materials, biotechnology, water treatment, and process engineering.
Research opportunities are available across a broad range of areas, including:
- Clean energy technologies
- Hydrogen production and storage
- Battery technologies
- Water treatment and desalination
- Catalysis
- Polymer science
- Advanced materials
- Nanotechnology
- Process systems engineering
- Bioengineering and health
- Food engineering
- Membrane science
- Carbon capture and decarbonisation
- Computational modelling and simulation
Researchers benefit from access to world-class laboratories, advanced analytical equipment, multidisciplinary research centres, and collaborations with industry, government agencies, and international research institutions.
Why Choose The Scholarship in Chemical Engineering?
This scholarship allows you to conduct internationally competitive research while studying at one of Australia’s leading engineering schools.
You benefit from:
- Full financial support throughout your research degree
- Annual living stipend
- Tuition fee support for eligible international students
- Supervision by internationally recognised researchers
- Access to advanced research laboratories
- Opportunities for industry collaboration
- Professional development and research training
- International research networking
- Excellent career opportunities in academia and industry
Graduates pursue careers in:
- Chemical Engineering
- Energy and Sustainability
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Water and Environmental Engineering
- Process Engineering
- Materials Science
- Research and Development
- Higher Education
Scholarship in Chemical Engineering Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Host University: UNSW Sydney
- School: School of Chemical Engineering
- Scholarship Name: Scholarship in Chemical Engineering
- Study Level: PhD
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Higher Degree Research Scholarship
- Research Areas: Chemical Engineering and related interdisciplinary fields
- Study Mode: Full-Time
- Scholarship Duration: Up to 3.5 years
- Annual Living Stipend: AUD 37,684 per annum
- International Tuition Support: Tuition Fee Scholarship for eligible international students
- Eligible Applicants: Domestic and International Students
- Application Mode: Online through the UNSW HDR admission and scholarship process
- Selection Basis: Academic excellence, research achievements, referee reports, and research potential
Scholarship Benefits
The Scholarship in Chemical Engineering provides:
- AUD 37,684 annual living stipend
- Tuition Fee Scholarship for eligible international students
- Access to internationally recognised research facilities
- Supervision by leading chemical engineering researchers
- Professional research and career development
- Opportunities to publish in high-impact journals
- Participation in international conferences
- Collaboration with industry and research partners
Eligible students may also receive project-specific industry support or top-up funding where available.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Meet the admission requirements for a PhD at UNSW Sydney
- Hold an honours degree or an equivalent master’s qualification in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrate excellent academic achievement and research potential
- Meet UNSW English language requirements where applicable
The scholarship welcomes applicants from the following areas:
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Biochemical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Process Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Food Engineering
- Related engineering or science disciplines
Relevant laboratory, computational, or industrial research experience will strengthen an application.
Required Documents
Applicants generally need to submit:
- Online Higher Degree Research application
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Research proposal or statement of research interests (where required)
- Academic referee reports
- Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
- Faculty-specific supporting documents requested during the admission process
Depending on the proposed research project and supervisor, additional documentation may be requested during the assessment process.
Application Process & Timeline
Follow these steps:
- Explore available research projects within the School of Chemical Engineering.
- Contact a prospective supervisor whose research aligns with your interests.
- Prepare all required application documents.
- Submit your Higher Degree Research admission application online.
- Indicate that you wish to be considered for HDR scholarships.
- Submit your application before the deadline for the relevant scholarship round.
- Await the outcome of both your admission and scholarship assessment.
Scholarship consideration is normally included within the Higher Degree Research admission process, so applicants generally do not need to submit a separate scholarship application.
