Fully Funded PhD Opportunities in Sustainable Agriculture 2026: Study Emissions Reduction and Farm-Level Change in Australia

Two fully funded PhD opportunities at the University of Western Australia focus on reducing emissions in agriculture. The projects are embedded within research funded by the Zero Net Emissions Agriculture Cooperative Research Centre and involve social science perspectives on communication, behavior, and institutional support to promote sustainable farming practices. Open to international applicants, the PhD positions require residency in Perth and fieldwork across Western Australia and Victoria.

Full stipend with top-up funding for one of the PhD positions; opportunities to conduct fieldwork and engage with industry partners.

Applicants must have a completed Honours or Master’s degree in a relevant field, a strong independent research background (thesis required), experience in participatory or qualitative research methods, knowledge of agricultural systems or science communication, and English fluency.

Follow the official PhD application guidelines from the University of Western Australia and submit required documents; contact the project lead via email with materials.