UTS Innovating Affordable Housing Delivery in NSW PhD Scholarship 2027

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is offering a PhD scholarship through the NSW Affordable Housing Doctoral Training Network, supporting research into practical solutions for more affordable, sustainable and resilient housing across New South Wales.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• 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

• 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.

Selection Process

1. The EOI will be assessed by the UTS Affordable Housing Network.
2. Shortlisted applicants will be invited by Alireza Fini to develop a full PhD application.
3. Shortlisted applicants must submit a fully developed PhD proposal and application.    

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. 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. 

For more information, kindly visit the UTS scholarship webpage.