PhD in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Economics, Public Health, or Development Studies at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in

PhD opportunity in behavioural science and policy change at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala, India.

The School of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is inviting applications for 1 full-time PhD position under Associate Professor Victoria Ustenko. The project focuses on how behavioural science can help turn policy into lasting change, with research themes including safe drinking water, coastal livelihoods, and environmental sustainability.

Successful candidates will work on diagnosing behavioural barriers in rural communities, designing and testing real-world interventions, conducting field-based research, and generating evidence for policy and practice. The post highlights hands-on field research, mixed-methods impact evaluation, and collaboration with TU Delft.

Applicants should have a Master's degree in Psychology, Behavioural Science, Economics, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field, together with strong quantitative research skills. The announcement does not specify a stipend, tuition coverage, or other funding package in the post excerpt.

Applications should be submitted through the Amrita Online Admissions Portal for PhD Admissions 2026. The portal states that applicants must register, complete personal information, pay the application fee, and then complete the remaining steps before interview/test. The portal also notes that the application fee is non-refundable. For enquiries, contact [email protected].