David Irvine Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 — Fully Funded Cybersecurity Research Stipend in Australia (Up to $46,000/Year)

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Summary:

The CSIRO David Irvine Postgraduate Scholarship supports PhD and MPhil students pursuing cybersecurity research at selected Australian CSCRC partner universities. It offers generous annual stipends up to AUD $46,000, plus training allowances and access to world-class research environments. Applicants must hold First Class Honours (or equivalent), be enrolled full-time in an eligible program, and already have a tuition fee waiver from the university. The scholarship focuses on advanced cybersecurity research themes like threat detection, authentication, and IoT security. Applications close 16 February 2026, and international applicants must already be residing in Australia with the correct visa.

Scholarship Name

David Irvine Postgraduate Scholarship

Host/University/Organization

CSIRO Data61 & CSCRC Partner Universities (Australia)

• Edith Cowan University

• University of Adelaide

• Deakin University

• University of NSW

• Charles Sturt University

• Queensland University of Technology

Level of Study

PhD / MPhil (Postgraduate Research)

Value / Benefits

• PhD stipend: up to AUD $44,000–$46,000 yearly (multi-year funding)

• MPhil stipend: similar yearly funding structure

• Top-up options: AUD $5,000–$10,000 yearly

• Training allowance:

  • PhD: $7,000 total

  • MPhil: $5,000 total

• Access to CSIRO research facilities & mentorship
  Tuition fees & relocation costs NOT covered

Eligibility Criteria

• First Class Honours (or equivalent) in Cybersecurity, CS, or AI

• Full-time enrolment in PhD/MPhil at a CSCRC partner university

• ≤12 months into PhD or ≤6 months into MPhil

• Tuition fee waiver from university required

• International students must already live in Australia with valid visa

• Supervisor confirmed

• Must pass background/security checks

Application Deadline

• 16 February 2026 (11:00 pm AEDT)

How to Apply

• Submit CV + cover letter

• Upload academic transcripts

• Complete MS Form with research proposal

• Provide project concept aligned with cybersecurity research themes

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the David Irvine Postgraduate Scholarship