This scholarship opportunity is open to domestic applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Monash Energy Institute and Faculty of Information Technology invites applications for a fully funded, 3.5-year PhD scholarship for commencement in 2026. The scholarship provides a stipend of $52,352 per annum tax exempt for 3.5 years along with additional support. As part of their proposal, applicants should outline how their research will advance First Nations’ peoples interests in the Australian energy transition. More broadly, applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems and how they support research into human and technology futures, as well as their interest in innovative and participatory methodologies.
Applications can be submitted via EOI to Yolande as Research Director of Monash Energy Institute. Other preferred supervisors can be specified or will be discussed with shortlisted applicants.
Required knowledge
Applicants should have strong knowledge in a discipline or background that supports them to undertake the proposed project (e.g. human-centred computing/ computer science, engineering, social science, science, community development). They will ideally be committed to undertaking research that supports First Nations people and communities in accessing and realising the benefits of the energy transition. The PhD candidate will be given opportunities to participate in the work of the Institute and Faculty, and to join the Faculty’s growing Indigenous cohort of staff and students.
