PhD Scholarships: Sustainable Housing System in Remote Indigenous Communities

The Centre for Design (CfD), RMIT University is offering three PhD students to undertake a research project "More than a roof overhead: Meeting the Need for a Sustainable Housing System in Remote Indigenous Communities". The research takes a broad, whole-of-system and interdisciplinary approach in research on the delivery and management of remote Indigenous housing, where the key challenge is to design, build and manage housing as an integrated and sustainable system. The project is based in the CfD, RMIT University, however one PhD Scholar will be based at Australian National University (ANU). All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Australia. Further information can be obtained by contacting Prof John Fien or by visiting the website.

Reference Number: 4039
Study Subject: Sustainable housing
Provided By: RMIT University
To be undertaken at: RMIT University.
Level: Post Graduate (Research)
Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to 3 people. Open for applications until November 24, 2008.
Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD26140 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.
Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: ARCHITECTURE, URBAN ENVIRONMENT AND BUILDING or Building.
Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia. Only citizens of Australia or permanent residents can apply.
Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the university. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
Main Contact
Prof John Fien (Centre of Design)
RMIT University
Phone: 03 9925 9774 / 3485
Email: john.fien@rmit.edu.au

Main Contact
Prof Ralph Horne (Centre of Design)
RMIT University
Phone: 03 9925 3485