Western Sydney University, in collaboration with the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), invites applications for a Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in How Ecological Restoration Can Link Carbon and Biodiversity at the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment. The project explores the links between carbon and biodiversity across above- and belowground systems to enhance restoration outcomes. The scholarship offers $35,188 per year for three years, with additional project support and potential top-up funding.
Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens eligible to enrol full-time in a PhD program starting in early 2026. They should have a strong academic background in ecology, conservation, or related environmental sciences, with skills in statistical analysis and scientific computing (e.g., R).
Western Sydney University (WSU) is a leading Australian institution known for its commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and community engagement. Located in the dynamic and culturally diverse region of Greater Western Sydney, WSU offers world-class facilities and a strong focus on addressing real-world challenges. The university is globally recognized for its research strengths in sustainability, environmental science, health, and technology, and it provides students with rich opportunities to collaborate with industry and government partners.
Established in 1989, Western Sydney University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Penrith (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Westmead. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, Western Sydney University (WSU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Western Sydney University (WSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.