University of Melbourne graduate researcher awarded one of five inaugural Maitri Scholarships

A graduate researcher from the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology has been awarded just one of five inaugural Maitri Scholarships for his work developing novel numerical techniques to model offshore wind foundation installations in sand.

Debiprasad Bhakta was presented with the scholarship by Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong at the launch of the Centre for Australia-India Relations in Parramatta, Sydney on 20 May.

“The Maitri program will deepen scientific and research collaboration between Australia and India.” Senator Wong told the event.

“In supporting India's brightest minds in STEM research, the Maitri Scholarships set the foundations for life-long connections for Australian and Indian leaders in new and emerging technology.”

The Maitri Scholars Program will offer annual PhD scholarships to top Indian candidates to pursue PhDs at Australian Universities. A full list of the 2023-2024 Maitri Scholars is available here.