PhD Scholarship in Valuing the Handmade for Circular Fashion and Textile Economies, Australia

  •  PhD
  •  Open
  •   Australia
  • $$  $35,886 per annum

RMIT University is offering a PhD Scholarship in Valuing the Handmade for Circular Fashion and Textile Economies, providing $35,886 per annum for research exploring the role of handmade fashion and textiles in circular economies. Open to Australian citizens and permanent residents with a first-class Honours degree in fashion and/or textile design or a related field, this scholarship supports practice-led research focused on sustainability and community engagement.

To be eligible for the PhD Scholarship at RMIT University, applicants must hold a first-class Honours degree or an equivalent qualification in fashion and/or textile design or a related field. The scholarship is open exclusively to Australian citizens and permanent residents. Candidates should have a strong academic background and a keen interest in practice-led research within circular fashion and textile economies.

RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) is a globally recognized institution known for its excellence in technology, design, and enterprise. Located in Melbourne, Australia, RMIT is a leader in industry-focused education and research, offering a wide range of programs in engineering, business, arts, and sciences. With strong industry connections and a commitment to innovation, RMIT provides students with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities for real-world impact.

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PhD Scholarship in Valuing the Handmade for Circular Fashion and Textile Economies, Australia Established in 1887, RMIT University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Melbourne (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Victoria. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bundoora, Brunswick, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Training, Australia, RMIT University (RMIT) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. RMIT University (RMIT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 132 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Australia (citizens and permanent residents)
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in fashion and textile design or a related field.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
  • Hold a first-class Honours degree or an equivalent qualification in fashion and/or textile design or a related discipline.
  • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Offered Benefits

The scholarship program provides a stipend of $35,886 per annum to the successful candidates.

Application Process

  1. Initial Inquiry:

    • Contact Alice Payne ( ) with a short description of your background and research interest to determine eligibility.
  2. Formal Application:

    • Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via the application form available on the How to Apply page.

    • Include the following documents:

      • Academic CV
      • Academic transcripts
      • A 2–5 page research proposal expanding on the project description
    • For guidance on writing a research proposal, refer to the Preparing a Research Proposal webpage.

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