The Rail Manufacturing CRC supports PhD students through a number of programs that benefit the rail industry by increasing innovation and applied research outcomes. Research projects undertaken by PhD students are conducted on industry-focused commercial projects seeking to address key technical challenges that face the rail industry.

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Rail Manufacturing CRC PhD Scholarship Program

The Rail Manufacturing CRC partnered with our participant universities to offer a PhD Scholarship Program for students working on rail research aligned to one of the Centre’s three research program themes. The scholarships were funded 50:50 by the Rail Manufacturing CRC and the university.

Rail Manufacturing CRC Postgraduate Internship Program

In 2017, the Rail Manufacturing CRC, in conjunction with the TrackSAFE Foundation, funded a 12-week pilot internship program for two Queensland-based PhD students to participate in paid work placements in Queensland Rail and Aurizon.