Macquarie University Industry PhD Scholarship – Digital Finance CRC 2026

 

About the position

Macquarie University Industry PhD Scholarship – Digital Finance CRC 2026

This scholarship opportunity is being sponsored by Macquarie University in partnership with the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC) to support outstanding research students interested in shaping the future of global digital finance through innovative research in technology, finance, and law.

The opportunity is therefore open to domestic and international students to pursue a full-time MRes Year 2 + PhD or direct-entry PhD at Macquarie University, Australia. The scholarship focuses on applied research with industry collaboration and placements in emerging digital finance sectors such as blockchain, tokenisation, CBDCs, sustainable finance, and smart contracts.

Scholarship Overview 

Scholarship type: Full tuition fee offset
Stipend value: Living allowance of $70,000 per year for up to 3.5 years
Other supports:

• Industry placement opportunity

• Project training package worth $10,000

• Joint supervision from university and industry experts

Study Level: MRes Year 2 + PhD, PhD
Study Course: Business, Information Technology, Law
Citizen type: Domestic and International students
Number of positions: Not specified
Duration: 3.5 years
Deadline: Applications accepted at any time after course enrolment

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants are expected to:

• Be eligible to undertake a full-time direct-entry PhD program, or a four-year MRes Year 2 + PhD combined program at Macquarie University

• Meet the admission requirements for a graduate research degree at Macquarie University

• Demonstrate strong research interest in digital finance and related innovation areas

Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible for this scholarship

Eligible course or study program:
Programs related to:

• Applied Finance

• Law

• Computer Science

• Information Technology

• Digital Finance and Blockchain-related fields

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for this scholarship will be merit-based and consideration may be given to factors such as:

• Academic excellence from previous studies

• Research potential in digital finance-related areas

• Relevance of previous academic background to proposed research area

• Professional or industry experience

• Research publications or technical projects

• Recommendations from academic or professional referees

• Interest in emerging technologies such as blockchain, smart contracts, machine learning, and digital assets

Available Research Areas

Applicants may conduct research in areas including:

• Applied Finance

• Blockchain Technology

• Digital Assets and Tokenisation

• Smart Contracts and Regulation

• Machine Learning and Data Management

• Sustainable Finance

• Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

• Mining and Minerals Markets

  (Also apply for  University of Newcastle Graduate Research Scholarships 2026)

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted directly through the DFCRC website after securing or commencing enrolment into an eligible research program at Macquarie University.

Application Portal:
Apply via DFCRC Website

Graduate Research Information:
Macquarie University Graduate Research Scholarships

Who to Contact

Professor Jian Yang

Email:
Phone: +61 401 218 835

Visit the University Website to learn more about this scholarship and submit an application.

(Also apply for University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships 2025)

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