University of Technology Sydney PhD Scholarship in Affordable Housing Innovation 2027

This PhD scholarship is offered as part of the NSW Affordable Housing Doctoral Training Network. The successful candidate will work with leading researchers alongside government agencies, industry partners and community organisations, to develop innovative research that improves the delivery, sustainability and liveability of affordable housing across New South Wales.

The scholarship supports interdisciplinary PhD research investigating how planning, urban design, sustainability, policy and innovative construction can contribute to more affordable, resilient and equitable housing outcomes. Candidates will have the opportunity to undertake industry-engaged and policy-relevant research with strong pathways to real-world implementation.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 30, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)
• School to studyUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A PhD tuition fee offset
• A living allowance stipend of $39,700 per annum (indexed) for up to three years.

Requirements

1. Applicants must ensure that they meet the general eligibility criteria for PhD research students, including the Qualification Requirements and English Language Requirements. See the details UTS eligibility criteria.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) and their CV to Alireza Fini at [email protected]. 
  • The EOI must outline: 
    • a research problem aligned with the affordable housing network areas described above; 
    • the applicant’s suitability, based on their education and experience, to address the identified problem; and 
    • how the applicant proposes to approach the problem as a PhD research project.
  • The EOI must address these points in fewer than 400 words.