A Unified Planning and Control Framework for PV–BESS Enabled Next-Generation DC Distribution Systems

Study area(s): Engineering
Scholarship level: Doctoral; Doctoral (fully funded)
Closing date(s): 17 April
Tenure: 3 years
Award for: International; Domestic
Number offered: One
Value: $32,000 stipend annually plus tuition fees for three years

History and purpose

This scholarship is funded by MBIE SSIF funding programme towards designing the Future Architecture of Electricity Network of New Zealand. As part of the programme the eligible candidate will be developing a unified framework.

Who is eligible?

Applicants should:

  • Hold a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Have a minimum VUW‑equivalent CGPA of 7.5 or above.
  • Have an interest in DC distribution systems.
  • Possess modelling experience in MATLAB, PSCAD, and hardware‑in‑the‑loop systems.
  • Have some hardware or hands‑on industry experience.
  • Demonstrate high proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Be enthusiastic,  want to make a positive impact in the world and can work in a collaborative environment.

Application process

The requirements for the application can be found here. Before submitting a formal application, interested candidates must send a Curriculum Vitae (CV) to Dr Ramesh Rayudu (ramesh.rayudu@vuw.ac.nz).

Additional information

The $32,000 per annum stipend will be paid directly to the student in monthly payments. Tuition fees will be paid directly to the University.

The student must complete regular PhD progress reports to a satisfactory standard.

Acceptance of this scholarship include conditions similar to those of the Wellington Doctoral Scholarship (i.e. excepting those relating to the decision makers).

Conditions

  1. A completed application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation must also be received by 4:30pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
  2. The Successful recipient must meet the admission requirements as a PhD candidate at Victoria University of Wellington, which includes fulfilling the English language requirements.
  3. The research is externally funded and integral with industry engagements. Accordingly, the student will be required to enter into Non-disclosure agreement(s) as required. Also the student does not have any claim to Intellectual Property developed during the research.
  4. Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve a satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
  5. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.