Atiq Zaman
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Fully Funded PhD in Circular Economy and Sustainability Transitions at Curtin University Curtin University in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
The project is described as fully funded and the preferred candidate may be considered for an RTP scholarship. Internship opportunities with industries in Australia and internationally are also mentioned.
Deadline
Jul 31, 2026
Country
Australia
University
Curtin University
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Fully funded International PhD scholarship opportunity at Curtin University on circular economy and sustainability transitions.
The project asks where circular economy strategies fit within the broader response to the global polycrisis, including climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, resource depletion, energy insecurity, food vulnerability, and geopolitical instability. The research aims to develop an integrated sustainability transition framework that positions circular economy approaches alongside decarbonisation, renewable energy transition, regenerative development, nature-based solutions, resilience thinking, Doughnut Economics, and post-growth/degrowth frameworks.
The project is jointly supported by Associate Professor Atiq Zaman at the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute and Associate Professor Martin Geissdoerfer at the Sustainability Transition Lab, Monash University. The post is relevant to students interested in sustainability policy, environmental governance, systems thinking, policy analysis, and interdisciplinary research on circular economy and climate transition.
Funding is described as fully funded, and the preferred candidate may be considered for an RTP scholarship. Internship opportunities with industry partners in Australia and internationally are also mentioned.
Eligibility highlights include strong interest in sustainability transitions and circular economy, experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research, knowledge of sustainability and environmental policy, strong analytical and academic writing skills, and ideally prior research experience in circular economy, sustainability assessment, policy analysis, systems mapping, or interdisciplinary sustainability studies. International and domestic applicants may apply.
English language requirements are explicitly stated: IELTS or equivalent with Writing 7.0, Speaking 6.0, Reading 7.0, Listening 6.5, Overall 6.5.
Applications are to be submitted as an Expression of Interest to Dr Atiq Zaman during the Central Scholarship round (July 1–31, 2026).
Funding details
The project is described as fully funded and the preferred candidate may be considered for an RTP scholarship. Internship opportunities with industries in Australia and internationally are also mentioned.
What's required
Applicants should have a strong interest in sustainability transitions and circular economy research, familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, knowledge of sustainability and environmental policy, systems thinking capability, and excellent analytical and academic writing skills. Competitive applicants ideally have research experience in circular economy, sustainability assessment, policy analysis, systems mapping, or interdisciplinary sustainability studies, and publications in high-quality journals and/or relevant industry research experience. Applicants must meet Curtin University PhD entry eligibility and English language requirements (IELTS or equivalent: Writing 7.0, Speaking 6.0, Reading 7.0, Listening 6.5, Overall 6.5). International and domestic applicants may apply.
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