PhD project developing Stealth Integrated Sensing and Communication methods for UAVs, including theoretical performance bounds, covert transmission codes and multi-antenna beamforming that balances communication, sensing and detectability.
Destination
Australia
Study level
Doctoral, Doctoral
Deadline
Dec 15, 2026
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AUD 38,938 per annum, 2026 rate, indexed annually, plus AUD 5,500 per annum top-up for 3 years
Living allowance and tuition scholarship for 3.5 years; top-up for 3 years
Tuition fee scholarship for 3.5 years.
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Domestic students
Wireless communications, information theory, secure/covert communications, integrated sensing and communications, coding and beamforming are directly relevant.
University of Newcastle HDR admission requirements apply.
Domestic students only.
Strong background relevant to wireless communications, information theory, signal processing, optimisation or related fields is appropriate. The official page does not state a mandatory experience duration.
Must meet University of Newcastle minimum PhD admission eligibility criteria.
Yes. The application is sent directly to the named supervisor/contact.
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Not assessed by this check: Domestic students
Not assessed by this check: Wireless communications, information theory, secure/covert communications, integrated sensing and communications, coding and beamforming are directly relevant.
Not assessed by this check: University of Newcastle HDR admission requirements apply.
Not assessed by this check: Domestic students only.
Not assessed by this check: Strong background relevant to wireless communications, information theory, signal processing, optimisation or related fields is appropriate. The official page does not state a mandatory experience duration.
Not assessed by this check: Must meet University of Newcastle minimum PhD admission eligibility criteria.
Not assessed by this check: Yes. The application is sent directly to the named supervisor/contact.
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Required documents
Scanned academic transcripts, CV, brief statement of research interests, and a proposal specifically linking the applicant to the project.
Application steps
Check University of Newcastle PhD admission eligibility
Prepare transcripts and CV
Prepare a brief statement of research interests
Prepare a project-linked proposal
Email the complete expression of interest to Lawrence.Ong@newcastle.edu.au by 5 pm on 15 December 2026
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Writing-up support award for Faculty of Science PhD and MPhil graduate researchers who have submitted their thesis for examination and are preparing publications while awaiting the result.
Writing-up support award for Faculty of Science PhD and MPhil graduate researchers who have submitted their thesis for examination and are preparing publications while awaiting the result.
DestinationAustraliaStudy levelDoctoral, Other level, Master’sFundingStipend fellowshipApply byNov 20, 2026