Industry problems need PhD-sized thinking
Every industry faces complex challenges, some of which are too big for quick fixes or guesswork. That’s where PhD-sized thinking comes in. A Griffith Industry PhD connects businesses with leading researchers to tackle problems with deep expertise, rigorous analysis, and innovative solutions.
Whether it’s streamlining operations, advancing technology, or solving emerging challenges, the most innovative businesses don’t just look for answers; they invest in the thinking that creates them. An industry PhD could be the most significant competitive edge in the workforce.
Highly skilled
Collaborate with highly skilled and motivated individuals eager to contribute to solving complex problems.
Access
Gain access to research facilities and academic expertise.
Cost
The cost of the Industry PhD is shared between Griffith University and the industry partner.
Opportunity
Recruit the best and brightest minds and the future innovators.
Innovation
Drive innovation and change with a different approach.
Ready to study an industry PhD?
An industry PhD could shape your success. Find out the benefits and how to start studying a Griffith industry PhD.
Engage in an industry PhD partnership
A Griffith Industry PhD gives you access to cutting-edge research, top-tier talent, and fresh thinking tailored to your biggest challenges. It’s a strategic advantage that fuels innovation, solves complex problems, and keeps you ahead of the competition.
- Discuss the potential research project with a Griffith academic or your existing Griffith contact. You can use to search for an academic expert in your field of interest.
- If the research project is feasible, confirm the project's details, including the scholarship funding that you, the industry partner, will provide. Where applicable, Griffith has funding available to support industry-funded scholarships; ask your academic contact to find out more.
- For projects to be undertaken by your employee(s), check their equivalent qualifications for HDR program admission.
- For projects not undertaken by a company employee, Griffith will advertise the project and recruit a doctoral candidate.
- Once admitted, a PhD candidate commences the research project.
Funding models
The cost of the PhD scholarship will be shared between Griffith University and the industry partner. The industry partner contribution may be eligible for the
Griffith Industry PhD Scholarship provides candidates $50K per year, co-funded by Griffith and industry for up to 3.5 years. This co-funding starts at a $25K/yr investment from you and $25k/yr from Griffith.
Griffith will also provide a tuition fee scholarship and Overseas Student Health Cover to international candidates, or a É«ÇéÍøÕ¾ Fee Offset for domestic candidates.
Invest in your existing staff and bring new knowledge to your organisation by supporting an Industry PhD. This opportunity brings new knowledge to your organisation and helps to retain and recruit the brightest minds.
You will work with a Griffith academic to develop a suitable research project. The employee continues their employment package and is attached to your organisation whilst undertaking the PhD. Griffith may offset the cost of tuition for full-time students for the duration of the degree and provide Health Cover to international students where their employer does not cover this.
Industry partners can provide top-up scholarships or other types of funding, such as project support. Examples include material or equipment costs, as well as travel or publication expenses. These scholarships are generally offered as one-off and can be paid annually. The amount offered can vary and often depends on the project.
These options can be discussed once you have confirmed a Griffith academic to supervise the PhD Project.
I think one of the great things as well is that you are actually supported financially within the industry PhD and what's great about that is it kind of just gives you a bit of breathing room to focus on your work. But I really like that I get to learn so many different things and try so many different things as part of this. So to me, an industry PhD was the ideal path for me to take. Because I get to practice and learn new things in a really supportive environment.
Kristin Magarry
PhD candidate
Have questions?
External supervision
We encourage our industry partners to be part of the industry PhD process. We value the experience of our organisations to help design the research project and provide practice-based expertise as an external supervisor.
There is no qualification requirement for an external supervisor to be registered, and external supervisors may be appointed to provide specific industry (rather than academic) expertise.
Upon appointment to a supervisory team, external supervisors will be provided with information regarding Griffith policies and procedures for PhD candidature and supervision.
Interested in a collaboration?
Work with our academic groups in your research field of interest to find a candidate to collaborate with to get started: