2026 MPhil / PhD Scholarship for Sheep Industry Pivot at Edith Cowan University

In this MPhil/PhD, a candidate will investigate how global market intelligence, value-chain coordination, and targeted sheep products can lead to commercially viable pivots within the Australian sheep industry. Working within the Sheep Industry Pivot Project, you will identify internationally validated sheep-derived products suitable for replication in Australia and support their structured integration into existing producer and processor operations. The project is embedded in active partnerships with WA sheep producers, processors, and distributors, and is designed to deliver both academic insight and real-world industry impact.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 13, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorEdith Cowan University (ECU)
• School to studyEdith Cowan University (ECU)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Fully funded

Requirements

Essential

• Hold an Honours or Masters (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g., agricultural economics, agribusiness, innovation and entrepreneurship, regional development, food systems, economics, business strategy, business ecosystems, value-chain and/or supply chain management, systems thinking).
• Strong analytical and research skills (qualitative and/or quantitative).
• Ability to engage confidently with industry stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in agricultural systems or regional industry development.

Desirable

• Familiarity with agricultural value chains or primary production industries.
• Experience with market analysis, feasibility assessment, or business case development.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly within the Australian Sheep Industry or applied industry research.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please email Geremy Farr-Wharton ([email protected]) to register your interest.

For more information, kindly visit the ECU Scholarship webpage.