2026 PhD Scholarship - Zema Energy Studies at Monash University

Monash University and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) launched the Zema Energy Studies Scholarship in March 2019, world-class PhD program to develop the nation’s future energy leaders.

The Zema Scholarship aims to create a cohort of energy professionals with advanced multidisciplinary knowledge across engineering, IT and business and economics. The PhD program is intended to deepen students’ expertise, unlock their full leadership potential and help them gain exposure to Australia’s national energy industry.

The prestigious PhD scholarship opportunity will empower you to build on your passion, gain exposure, and contribute to the energy community. You will work with supervisors from the engineering, information technology, and business & economics faculties to explore and solve pressing energy problems. And you will work collaboratively with the energy sector, enabling you to establish an industry presence and develop leadership networks.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 31, 2026
• Value$53,608 per annum
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorMonash University
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyMonash University
• Course to studyBusiness and Economics , Engineering , Information Technology
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The successful applicant will receive a tax-free stipend of $53,608 per annum (2026 full-time rate)
• Plus the opportunity for a paid internship with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)

Requirements

• Applicants must be Australian citizens or Permanent Residents.
• Applicants will be considered provided that they fulfil the criteria for PhD admission at Monash University and demonstrate excellent research capability.
• Details of the relevant requirements are available at https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/study/apply.

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

To apply please follow the following steps:

• Check that you are eligible to enrol in the program
• Contact a supervisor: You can apply to pursue one of the Zema scholarship projects or contact a willing supervisor and design your own project. See the list of potential supervisors at Monash.
  Please note that researchers receive many requests for supervision. Make sure your email is specific for the Zema Scholarship and describes the research area/project you wish to work in, and provides details of your academic record. If the researcher agrees to be nominated on your application, you should proceed to the next step.
• Follow your faculty’s ‘how to apply’ process: The process for applying for a PhD scholarship at Monash varies for each faculty, but in general you will need to find a supervisor (an academic at Monash) and then submit an expression of interest with your faculty, after which you will be invited to make a full submission.
  * Business School
  * Engineering
  * Information Technology
• Complete the online application: After you have received an invitation to apply, you can submit an application via the online portal.
  The deadline for submitting full applications is 31 May 2026, and so you should be making contact with potential supervisors as soon as possible.

For more information, check the Monash University Scholarship webpage.