Thank you for your interest in pursuing a PhD with the ARC Training Centre for Climate-Resilient Water. We welcome applications from highly motivated candidates who are passionate about addressing Australia’s water challenges through innovative, industry-connected research. Our PhD scholarship opportunities are available across a range of research themes. All PhD opportunities are embedded in industry with a 12-month industry hosting.
Expressions of interest are invited from international and domestic applicants.
What we can offer
- Scholarships at: The University of Queensland, Griffith University, and The University of Technology Sydney
- Fully funded stipend PLUS top-up scholarship
- High-quality supervisory support
- 12-month industry hosting with co-supervision and project collaboration
- Culture of collaborative and interdisciplinary research
- Travel opportunities for annual workshops and design challenges
- Professional development, mentoring, workshop and conference attendance
- Start date flexibility
We welcome expressions of interest (EOI) from candidates working in areas relevant to climate-resilience and related social and physical sciences. Candidates with a background or experience in the following fields are strongly encouraged to apply:
| Environmental engineering | Environmental science, including environmental social science |
| Hydrology and water resources | Economics |
| Urban planning | Public policy and governance or law |
| Data science | Sustainability transitions |
| Decision making | Community engagement and participation |
Applicants must meet the university entry requirements.
Submit your expression of interest via the APPLY NOW button below.
To help us assess your suitability and match you with an appropriate research project and supervisory team, you must include the following information with your Expression of Interest.
- One-page targeted covering letter that describes:
- Why you are interested in your 1st preference PhD topic and how your experience aligns with the project.
- Your understanding of the research question and the potential outcomes the research could achieve.
- Academic transcripts (for both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees) with the university grading scale.
- Academic Curriculum Vitae that includes your education, relevant work experience and publications (if any)(guidelines)
- Evidence of English language proficiency if available/relevant (English language requirements)
Interested in something different? Get in touch and share your research interests and contact information: climateresilientwater@uq.edu.au
Remuneration
University Scholarship
Apply for a PhD scholarship with the university associated with your chosen PhD topic and supervisor. If your application is successful, you will receive a university stipend PLUS a top-up scholarship from our Centre to further support your research and industry placement.
Stipend: University paid annual stipend for 3 years with the possibility of a 6 month extension (check your chosen University for current stipend amounts: UQ, GU, UTS)
Top-up stipend: $15,000 per year for 3 years
Full Centre Scholarship
If you are not awarded a university scholarship, you will be considered for a full ARC Training Centre for Climate-Resilient Water PhD scholarship.
Stipend: $38,000 per year for 3 years (with the possibility of a 6 month extension)
Top-up stipend: $5,000 per year for 3 years
