The Ethics of Net Zero PhD Scholarship 2026

The scholarship invites applications from strongly qualified prospective PhD Students to undertake research within the ARC-funded research project, “The Ethics of Net Zero”.

Applications to work on any topic falling under the scope of the project, broadly construed, will be considered. The project has a broad scope, covering a full range of ethical questions raised by the adoption, promotion, and coordination of net zero targets by national and subnational climate actors. Its expected outcomes include the formulation of detailed guidelines for determining ethically sound net zero policy and practice.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorAustralian Government
• City to studyAustralian Capital Territory
• School to studyAustralian National University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Scholarship for 3.5 years
• Travel and removal allowances for students relocating to Canberra to commence their research program
• Thesis allowance
• Dependant Child allowance (International students only)
• Paid medical and parental leave

Requirements

This scholarship is available to potential students who:

• are domestic or international students; and
• is enrolled or enrolling into a a PhD or Professional Doctorate by Research program; and
• have a Bachelor degree with first-class honours (some Colleges may consider students with upper second-class honours), or a Master degree with a research component or equivalent from a recognised university.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

No application is required specifically for this scholarship as all eligible candidates will be considered.

For more information, kindly visit Australian National University scholarship webpage.