Higher Degree by Research Application Portal

About the scholarship

Are you ready to be at the forefront of the next big leap in global finance? Digital finance is changing the game by using cutting-edge blockchain technology and digital distributed ledgers to turn real-world assets into secure, tradeable digital tokens. This breakthrough is opening new markets, driving efficiency, reducing costs and creating a more inclusive financial system worldwide.

Our industry PhD scholarships are now open to students passionate about researching in the rapidly evolving world of digital finance. If you're ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.

Available research areas:

• applied finance - including automated market makers, tokenisation and pricing models,
• law - explore the legal landscape of digital finance, including compliance, regulation and the rise of smart contracts,
• computer science - dive into blockchain, security, data management and the power of machine learning.

Focus on key areas shaping the future: 

• Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC),
• impact investing and sustainable finance,
• mining and minerals markets.

Step into the world of digital innovation and make your mark.

Apply now to be part of this transformative field and drive real-world economic impact.

Applicants must meet the admission requirements for Doctor of Philosophy : The University of Western Australia

Candidates interested in researching the technological, financial and/or legal innovations required to enable the global transition to financial markets 3.0.

Applications can be lodged at any time directly via the DFCRC website. DFCRC contact person E: education@dfcrc.com.

UWA applications are submitted via the UWA HDR Admissions Portal:  https://researchdegrees.uwa.edu.au/. For assistance with the UWA application contact applications-grs@uwa.edu.au.

UWA Academic: Professor Dirk Baur (email: dirk.baur@uwa.edu.au)

Applications can be submitted at any time (applicants must gain agreement from a willing UWA supervisor first).

Commencement can be any time except December and January