University of Melbourne renews joint PhD program with Shanghai Jiao Tong University

University of Melbourne Vice Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell and Mr Yang Zhenbin, Chairperson, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Council.
University of Melbourne Vice Chancellor Professor Duncan Maskell and Mr Yang Zhenbin, Chairperson, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Council.

The University of Melbourne today signed a Cooperation Agreement with Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), re-establishing a university-wide call for joint PhD projects between both universities.

Signed during SJTU’s visit to the University, the agreement seeks to support up to 10 joint PhD projects. Candidates recruited to these projects will conduct part of their research at SJTU and part at the University of Melbourne, supervised by experts from both institutions.

First established in 2020, the University of Melbourne-SJTU Joint PhD Projects with paired Seed Funding program has supported 30 projects to date and allows graduate researchers access to the extensive resources and facilities both institutions have to offer, providing a globally engaged research experience.

The incoming joint PhD candidates will collectively form the third cohort of the Shanghai - Melbourne Research Training Group.

Working together on projects that address shared challenges like climate change and global health, this agreement supports the University of Melbourne’s commitment to developing international partnerships and advancing research success and collaboration, as outlined in Advancing Melbourne.

Applications for supervisory teams to propose joint PhD projects are now open via the Researcher Development Schemes website, with the call closing on the 29th of January 2025.