PhD Program
Lead the transition to low-emissions agriculture
Our PhD program is designed for those who want to make a real impact. You’ll contribute to research that drives practical, scalable solutions for reducing emissions across Australian agriculture
What you’ll gain
National and international impact
Be part of a collaborative effort tackling one of agriculture’s biggest challenges—achieving zero net emissions.
Exceptional support
Competitive full-time stipends, top-up scholarships, and structured professional development based on the Vitae Researcher Development Framework.
Industry connections
Work alongside leading researchers, producers, and innovators through our Partner Universities and industry network.
Real-world application
Your research will be tested and implemented through demonstration sites and industry engagement, ensuring measurable change.
Career advancement
Build the skills, networks, and credibility to lead in research, policy, and industry—nationally and globally.
Program highlights
- Access to cutting-edge facilities and national demonstration sites.
- Mentoring and networking with industry leaders.
- Training in innovation management and leadership.
- Opportunities to influence policy and practice.
Current PhD opportunities
University of Melbourne
Closed
- Research Fellow in Social Change, Agricultural Emissions Management.
Charles Darwin University
Open
University of Queensland
Closed
- Developing biopolymer systems for long-term controlled intra-ruminal release of methane inhibitors in livestock
- Optimizing the rumen for lifetime benefits
- Exploring the anti-methanogenic properties of Northern Australian feedbase plants for livestock
University of Western Australia
Open
Closed
- Agronomy/Microclimate Focus Investigate how solar panels affect crop performance across pasture, vegetable, and orchard systems through field trials and physiological assessments
- Microclimatic Modelling Focus Develop predictive models using ecohydrological and computational approaches to optimize agrivoltaic system design for energy, productivity, and emissions reduction
- Practical pathways to improve feed efficiency and reduce methane in sheep systems
- Supporting farm-level change for Zero Net Emissions
