APPLY NOW FOR THE DFCRC ONLINE HDR SHOWCASE — A CHANCE FOR PHD STUDENTS AT CURTIN UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA TO PITCH THEIR DIGITAL FINANCE RESEARCH AND BE IN THE RUNNING FOR A PHD TOP-UP SCHOLARSHIP, A RESEARCH SEED GRANT, OR ENTRY TO THE DFCRC AFFILIATED STUDENT PROGRAM.
About the Showcase
The Digital Finance CRC is holding its HDR Showcase Event online on 23 June 2026, 10:00–12:00 AWST. Eligible PhD students are invited to apply to present their digital finance research to a DFCRC panel and be in the running for one of the following:
- PhD Top-Up Scholarship – $15,000 per year, renewable for up to 3.5 years
- Research Seed Grant – for self-funded PhD students
- Entry to the DFCRC Affiliated Student Program, including research travel grants and access to events and masterclasses
Who should apply
Currently enrolled PhD students at Curtin University or the University of Western Australia whose research aligns with DFCRC’s digital finance priorities. Domestic and international students at any stage of study are welcome — a student can be part way through their PhD and still be eligible.
To find out more about DFCRC’s research agenda, download our Guide to DFCRC Research Agenda.
How it works
- Submit your application by 5 June 2026 via the application form below.
- Applications must include:
- CV
- Research proposal (max 4 pages) covering the research problem, questions, methodology, expected outcomes, dataset(s) used, and relevance to DFCRC’s research agenda
- Proof of primary scholarship (if applicable)
- Brief supervisor supporting statement
- A DFCRC panel reviews submissions and provides feedback to shortlisted applicants
- Shortlisted applicants deliver a short presentation at the online Showcase Event on 23 June 2026.
- Winners are decided and announced on the day.
Key dates
- Applications close: 5 June 2026
- Showcase Event: 23 June 2026, 10:00–12:00 AWST (online)
Further information
For more information about DFCRC scholarships, visit dfcrc.com.au/study-with-us. For questions about the Showcase, contact Education@dfcrc.com or Kerrin@dfcrc.com.
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