Summary
| Enrolment status | New students |
|---|---|
| Student type | Domestic students, International students |
| Level of study | Higher Degree by Research |
| Study area | Engineering and Computing |
| HDR funding type | Living stipend scholarship |
| Scholarship value | $28,092 per annum (2020 rate), indexed annually |
| Scholarship duration | Three years with the possibility of two 6-month extensions in approved circumstances |
| Opening date | 20 July 2020 |
| Closing date | 14 August 2020 |
Description
The PhD candidate will work on designing and developing microwave phased array antennas and other state-of-the-art antenna configurations for the practical purpose of underwater microwave (concrete material based) infrastructure inspection. In addition the PhD candidate will be researching new signal processing and image generation schemes both in terms of electronic and software implementation.
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must meet the entry requirements for a higher degree by research.
Before you get started
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How to apply
To apply for admission and scholarship, follow the link on the upper right of this page. There is no separate application for scholarship because you will have the opportunity to request scholarship consideration on the application for admission.
Before submitting an application you should:
- check your eligibility
- prepare your documentation
- contact Dr Adnan Trakic (a.trakic@uq.edu.au) to discuss your suitability for this scholarship
When you apply, please ensure that under the scholarships and collaborative study section you:
- Select ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
- Select 'I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'.
- Select ‘Other’, then ‘Research Project Scholarship’ and type in ‘MICROWAVE' in the 'Name of scholarship' field.
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Learn more about applying for a higher degree by research at UQ
Selection criteria
A background in electrical engineering or a related field would be of benefit to someone working on this project. Previous experience in microwave engineering, antenna design and electromagnetics is highly desirable.
Terms and conditions
Read the policy on UQ Research Scholarships.
A domestic part-time student with carer’s responsibilities, a medical condition or a disability, which prevents them from studying full time may be eligible for scholarship consideration, on a case by case basis.