2025 HDR Scholarship - WASM: Minerals Energy and Chemical Engineering - Material Development for Rechargeable Proton Batteries

Scholarship Information

Award value: AUD $37,500 annually

Level of study: Postgraduate

This scholarship is funded by an ARC DECRA project in conjunction with support from Curtin University. The purpose of this scholarship is to support a PhD student in researching proton batteries. Proton battery is a low-cost and safe alternative to lithium-ion battery. The PhD research will address challenges in proton battery research and improve energy density, fast charging and discharging capability, stability and low-temperature performance. The PhD project will focus on the development, investigations and optimizations of new electrode and electrolyte materials. The project will expand the student’s skill set in scientific research and expertise in energy storage technology.