Research that drives impact

Rozetta supports a pipeline of high-quality research through targeted investments including scholarships, and collaborative projects

Our initiatives connect world-class academic inquiry to practical industry impact — building the next generation of expertise in areas critical to Australia’s economic future.

By supporting research in strategic areas, Rozetta surfaces the ideas, evidence, and people that will drive real change.

The best research doesn’t just answer questions — it identifies the projects and initiatives capable of moving industries forward.

Rozetta Institute Scholarship Awards

The Rozetta Institute Scholarship Award (RISA) supports outstanding PhD and Masters by Research students tackling the systemic challenges at the heart of Rozetta’s mission. We back researchers whose work has the potential to change the way Australian industry operates — and we invest in creating the conditions for that research to have real impact.

The Rozetta Institute Scholarship Awards is part of our commitment to developing the next generation of researchers that will play a critical role in addressing the challenges that matter most to Australian industry.

  • $15,000 paid over 12 months to support your research
  • Access industry mentors and Rozetta’s networks of researchers, policymakers and industry leaders
  • Work with Rozetta to connect your research to real initiatives that change Australian industry

Recipients will be asked to produce for Rozetta an impact assessment and implementation plan that supports their research. The scope and deliverables will be mutually agreed with Rozetta, the student and the host institution.

Current opportunities

RISA operates in rounds, with a new set of expressions of interest released periodically. Each round focuses on a specific set of research topics aligned with Rozetta’s current priorities.

The Winter 2026 round is now closed. Please keep an eye out for the next RISA round. 

Eligibility

Open to PhD or Masters by Research students at an Australian university. Applicants must:

  • Be enrolled in a PhD or Masters by Research program at an Australian university
  • Demonstrate academic excellence and research potential in a field aligned to Rozetta’s strategic priorities
  • Have their proposal endorsed by their academic supervisor

How to apply

  1. Provide a max – 2-page cover letter that outlines your academic and career experience
  2. Prepare your proposal — A max 2-page outline covering your research, alignment with the topics outlined in the current round of RISA Expressions of Interest, and how it might contribute to improving Australia’s future productivity and competitiveness
  3. Get supervisor endorsement — Your proposal must be endorsed by your academic supervisor before submission.
  4. Submit your application — Submit your expression of interest by the closing date by emailingscholarships@rozettainstitute.com

Selection Criteria

Applications will be assessed on merit by a selection committee established by the Rozetta Institute.

Selection criteria include:

  • Strategic alignment with the focus identified in the EOI
  • Potential for material, real-world impact that can be implemented at scale
  • Demonstrated academic excellence and potential for innovative research
  • Supervisor endorsement

We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.