PhD Scholarship in Climate Displacement ·Monash University

Overview

This scholarship offers an exceptional opportunity for outstanding domestic and international students to undertake a fully funded PhD in Climate Displacement, contributing to a significant research project.

Eligibility

• Outstanding academic background in Human Geography or closely related social science discipline.
• Australian Honours degree or equivalent international qualification.
• Master's degree with a significant research component.
• First Class Honours (H1) or equivalent.
• Strong research potential and excellent academic performance.
• Meet English language proficiency requirements where applicable.
• Eligible for admission into a PhD program within the Faculty of Arts.
• Enrol as a full-time, on-campus doctoral student.
• Not already hold a PhD qualification.

Benefits

• Research Living Allowance valued at AUD 37,145 per year (2026 rate).
• Tax-free annual stipend.
• Annual indexation according to scholarship conditions.
• Tuition fee scholarship.
• Single Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) for international applicants.
• Funding support for fieldwork and research activities.
• Conference travel support.
• Opportunities to publish research and co-author academic publications.
• Supervision by internationally recognized researchers.
• Integration into an Australian Research Council funded research project.

How to Apply

Before applying, discuss your research proposal with Dr. Colette Mortreux. Then, submit your application through the Monash University My.App portal, upload required documents in PDF format, select "Admission Only" as the application type, and indicate you are applying for scholarship funding.

Deadline

Applications close on Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 11:55 pm AEST.