PhD Scholarship in Circular Design Pedagogy for Net-Zero Built Environment Education
Western Sydney University is inviting expressions of interest for a
fully funded PhD scholarship
in
circular economy
,
sustainable design
,
Living Labs
,
net-zero education
, and the
built environment
.
The project,
From Living Lab to Curriculum: Industry-Engaged Circular Design Pedagogy for Net-Zero Built Environment Education in Western Sydney
, explores how industry-engaged Living Labs can transform sustainability education and curriculum design. The opportunity is especially relevant to applicants with interests in
architecture
,
industrial design
,
engineering
,
education
, and related sustainability-focused fields.
The supervisory team named in the post includes
Dr Toktam Tabrizi
,
Professor Greg Morrison
,
A.prof Ehsan Noroozinejad
, and
James Berry
. The post is associated with Western Sydney University and its School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment / Architecture, Design and Planning context.
Funding:
tax-free stipend of
A$35,188 per year
for up to
3 years
, plus an
Australian Government RTP tuition fee offset
. The post also mentions opportunities to collaborate with industry and publish impactful research.
Eligibility:
Domestic applicants only
. Applicants should have a relevant background in architecture, industrial design, built environment, sustainability, engineering, education, or a related area.
Application window:
EOI encouraged by
31 July 2026
; full application deadline
31 August 2026
.
How to apply:
Review the project details and eligibility information, then submit the EOI via the provided link. After EOI review, complete the full application through the university application system before the deadline.