AI-Powered Digital Transformation for the Smart Circular Economy Scholarship

Applicants applying for this scholarship must:

1. Be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
2. Meet the academic and English Language Proficiency requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Innovation (Honours)
3. Be willing to work closely with one of our industry partners, including undertaking a six day internship placement with them, and undertaking coursework training in artificial intelligence.

To express your interest, please send an email with a statement of no more than 300 words describing your interest and motivation for joining the program, plus a short CV detailing your previous education and professional experience.

Selection will be based on:

1. An assessment of the 300-word statement describing your interest and motivation for studying the Bachelor of Innovation with Honours and participating in the AI-Powered Digital Transformation for the Smart Circular Economy
2. Alignment of your interests with the research priorities of the industry partners
3. Your prior academic achievements, as detailed in your CV.

By joining this program, you will be part of a cohort of research students working together to develop new knowledge and tools, powered by artificial intelligence, to advance society’s transition to a circular economy. You will collaborate with leading researchers from both SCU and UTS, as well as with our industry partners, to conduct a research project addressing an industry-identified problem related to creation of a smart circular economy.

If successful, you will enrol in studies and receive your degree from SCU but may be able to base yourself at SCU, UTS or even remotely during your studies (depending on the nature of your research project). SCU and UTS both offer a supportive research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities, mentorship, and a vibrant academic community dedicated to fostering innovation and excellence.

You will additionally receive the following benefits:

• Advanced training in artificial intelligence technologies through a series of coursework modules on data centric engineering, ethical technology, foundations of deep tech, and advanced AI/emerging technologies.
• An internship placement with an industry partner for 6 days