Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Computational Modelling in Australia
Positions in computational modelling in australia
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Universities with open positions in computational modelling in Australia include University of Sydney and The University of Queensland.
University of Sydney
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1 week ago
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University of Sydney is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Activity on the Sun and Solar-like Stars at the Camperdown Campus, School of Physics. This postdoctoral project sits in solar and stellar astrophysics and focuses on the theory, data analysis, and computation behind solar flares , coronal mass ejections (CMEs) , solar active regions, and related phenomena on solar-like stars. The work aims to improve understanding of the source regions of flare and CME activity and to devel...
Computer Science
Mathematics
Theoretical Physics
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The University of Queensland
Australia
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2 months ago
PhD opportunity at The University of Queensland (St Lucia, Australia) in photothermal catalysis and solar methanol synthesis . The project, titled “Unravelling the photothermal effect in solar methanol synthesis” , explores how light-driven and heat-driven effects work together to improve catalyst performance for converting small molecules such as CO2 or CO into fuels like methanol under mild, energy-efficient conditions. You will work across chemical engineering , chemistry , materials science ...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
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Matthias Grotevent
Technische Universität Dortmund
Germany
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1 month ago
PhD position: Fluorine-free hole transport materials for perovskite solar cells at TU Dortmund University . The lab is now operational, with the glovebox running and first experiments already underway. The group is seeking highly talented PhD students and is also open to motivated postdocs . Research focus: perovskite solar cells, hole transport materials, fluorine-free materials design, photovoltaics, and materials science. Institution: TU Dortmund University, Germany. Funding: not specified in...
Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
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University of Birmingham
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United Kingdom
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2 months ago
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PhD studentship at the University of Birmingham in robotic materials , mechanical metamaterials , active matter physics , and embodied artificial intelligence . The project focuses on self-learning active mechanical networks and will combine table-top robotic experiments with theoretical modelling . Research directions may be tailored to the successful candidate’s interests and expertise, with opportunities to work on decentralized learning, physical reservoir computing, contrastive learning, no...
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
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Living costs in Australia
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | Australia |
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 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | A$34.1k $22,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | A$1.9k $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | A$1.1k $700/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | A$4.5k $2,880/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Australia
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Australia
Research Interests
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Scholarships relevant to you
Monash Graduate Scholarship
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Monash UniversityAustraliaAnnual
AustraliaAnnualMonash Graduate Scholarship supports domestic and international students undertaking research master's or PhD study at Monash University in Australia, typically with a living-cost stipend and, in some cases, additional scholarship support.
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Research Training Program (RTP)
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Australian GovernmentAustraliaAnnual
AustraliaAnnualThe Research Training Program (RTP) supports higher degree by research students at Australian universities, typically for Master's by Research and PhD study. Funding and eligibility are administered by each participating university.
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CSIRO Industry PhD Program
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AustraliaAnnualThe CSIRO Industry PhD Program is a four-year Australian PhD training scheme linking universities, CSIRO and industry partners through applied research projects with scholarship support and industry engagement.
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.