Climate Displacement PhD Scholarship 2026 in Australia | Fully Funded

The Climate Displacement PhD Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded doctoral research opportunity at Monash University, Australia. The scholarship supports research on long-term climate displacement as part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) funded project exploring the experiences of communities affected by climate-related disasters.

Successful applicants will receive a generous tax-free living stipend, full tuition coverage, overseas health insurance (for international students), and funding for fieldwork, research travel, and conference participation.

Climate Displacement PhD Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Australia
• Host Institution: Monash University
• Study Level: PhD
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Application Deadline: August 2, 2026

About the Climate Displacement PhD Scholarship

The scholarship is hosted by the School of Social Sciences at Monash University and forms part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) research project on climate displacement.

The successful PhD candidate will investigate the long-term impacts of climate-related displacement on affected communities while working alongside leading researchers in geography, sociology, and sustainability. The project also provides opportunities for collaborative publications and participation in funded academic events.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• Annual tax-free living allowance of AUD $37,145 (2026 rate, indexed annually)
• Full tuition fee scholarship
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for international students
• Funding for fieldwork, travel, transcription, and conference attendance
• Expert supervision from leading social science researchers
• Opportunities to co-author academic publications and participate in funded research symposia

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Have an excellent academic record in Human Geography or a related social science discipline.
• Hold an Australian Honours degree (First Class/H1) or an equivalent international Honours or Master’s degree with a substantial research component.
• Meet Monash University’s English language proficiency requirements.
• Be able to study full-time and on campus.
• Not already hold a PhD qualification.

How to Apply for the Climate Displacement PhD Scholarship

Follow these steps to apply:

1. Discuss your proposed research with Dr. Colette Mortreux before submitting your application.
2. Prepare a cover letter outlining your suitability for the project.
3. Write a research proposal aligned with the scholarship’s climate displacement research themes.
4. Prepare your CV, academic transcripts, degree certificates, grading information, English test results (if applicable), and referee details.
5. Submit your application through the Monash My.App portal.
6. Select Admission Only as the application type.
7. Indicate that you wish to be considered for a scholarship and enter “PhD Scholarship in Climate Displacement in Australia” as the research program funding.