The University of Queensland PhD scholarship: Climate finance in Australia 2022
About this scholarship
Supervisor: Dr Saphira Rekker
This PhD position is focused on climate finance to accelerate global decarbonisation towards a zero-carbon economy. The project aims to identify key bottlenecks in using finance to mitigate climate change, and identify practical solutions to overcome challenges. Solutions may include the development of metrics and methodologies, and the consideration of a variety or variables including equity considerations in climate change mitigation.
The project specific direction depends on the students’ skills and motivation.
Eligibility
You’re eligible if you meet the entry requirements for a higher degree by research.
How to apply
Before submitting an application you should:
- check your eligibility for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- prepare your documentation, and please include a cover letter
- contact Dr Saphira Rekker (s.rekker@business.uq.edu.au) to discuss your suitability for this scholarship
You apply for this scholarship when you submit an application for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). You don’t need to submit a separate scholarship application.
When you apply, please ensure that under the scholarships and collaborative study section you:
- Select ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
- Select ‘I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship’.
- Select ‘Other’, then ‘Research Project Scholarship’ and type in ‘CLIMATE-REKKER’ in the ‘Name of scholarship’ field.
Selection criteria
Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.
We take into account your:
- previous academic record
- publication record
- honours and awards
- employment history.
A working knowledge of programming (R, Stata), academic writing, literature reviews and statistical analysis would be of benefit to someone working on this project.
You will demonstrate academic achievement in the field/s of economics, finance, environmental science/management and the potential for scholastic success.
A background or knowledge of publications in high quality journals is highly desirable.
Rules
A domestic part-time student with carer’s responsibilities, a medical condition or a disability, which prevents them from studying full time may be eligible for scholarship consideration, on a case by case