RMIT PhD Scholarship

RMIT University’s Centre for Nature Positive Solutions is inviting Expressions of Interest for a PhD opportunity in Human Dimensions of Conservation, Restoration & Climate Action. This is part of RMIT’s 2026 competitive round of PhD scholarships and is based in Melbourne, Australia.

The project area focuses on the human and social dimensions of environmental management, with research themes including community benefits and nature finance, community perceptions and environmental decision-making, Indigenous knowledge and co-design, environmental communication and behaviour change, and people-nature relationships and wellbeing. The opportunity is especially relevant to students interested in Environmental Science, Sociology, Psychology, Communication Studies, Political Science, and related interdisciplinary research.

Projects will be supervised by Dr Maria del Mar Palacios and Dr Lily van Eeden, with supervisory teams tailored to each project. The post notes that teams may also include collaborators from CNPS, RMIT, government, industry, NGOs, and partner universities.

This appears to be a scholarship-linked PhD call rather than a staff vacancy. The post does not specify stipend amount, tuition coverage, or exact deadline, but it clearly states that EOIs are open now and that shortlisted candidates will be endorsed to apply for RMIT’s competitive PhD Scholarship scheme.

To apply, interested candidates should submit an Expression of Interest through the linked page, then follow the project/application information provided by RMIT. Review the project details carefully and prepare to demonstrate fit with the listed research themes and interdisciplinary approach.