Sustainable Aviation PhD Scholarship

Applications are now open for a Fully Funded PhD in Sustainable Aviation at Dublin City University Business School, delivered through the Sustainable Aviation & Green Energy Scholars (SAGES) Programme.

This opportunity is aimed at candidates interested in sustainability, aviation decarbonisation, green energy, policy, finance, engineering, and innovation. The project focuses on real-world solutions for aviation sustainability challenges and the future of aviation, with research themes including emissions reduction, operational efficiencies, market-based measures in aviation, and social sustainability in aviation-dependent regions.

The scholarship is part of the Innovate for Ireland initiative and is designed to bring together global talent to tackle major sustainability challenges. Funding includes full PhD fees coverage, a €31,000 annual stipend for up to 4 years, and additional support for research, equipment, and conference costs.

Applicants should be motivated by sustainability and innovation, and able to contribute to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of policy, finance, engineering, and innovation. The post does not specify detailed entry requirements such as degree class, GPA, or language-test thresholds.

The deadline is listed as April 2026. Interested candidates should use the provided application link and check the full posting for any further instructions.