Greener Government Buildings Scholarship
Ten PhD projects are available at RMIT through the Victorian Government’s Greener Government Buildings (GGB) program. The GGB Project at RMIT is a ‘once in a generation’ opportunity to achieve a fundamental shift in momentum toward sustainability and will result in more than environmental savings.
Value and duration
There are ten scholarships/projects available, valued at $30,000 per annum for three and a half years. A fee waiver may be available for outstanding international applicants.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
have completed a Bachelor Degree with First Class Honours, or have demonstrated an equivalent level of academic attainment as determined by RMIT
be currently enrolled in, or have applied for, a full-time research program at RMIT. Part-time scholarships may be approved for students with exceptional circumstances e.g. for medical reasons or due to significant care commitments. Part-time scholarships are not tax exempt. Please refer to the Scholarship Guidelines for further details.
A fee waiver may be available for outstanding international applicants.
How to apply
You must submit an application to study at RMIT by the closing date to be eligible for one of these scholarships. Refer to the Postgraduate degree by research for step-by-step instructions on how to apply.
In your application please note Greener Government Buildings (GGB) as the prospective sponsor in Section I Sponsorship Arrangements on the application form.
International applicants should send an email to isscholarships@rmit.edu.au advising that they have lodged a scholarship application and are seeking consideration for the Greener Government Buildings Scholarship Program.
Open date
Applications open now.
Close date
Applications close 31 October 2013.
Further info
RMIT joined the Victorian Government’s Greener Government Buildings (GGB) program in June 2010, supporting the University’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 25 precent by 2020.
There are ten projects available under the GGB Program. Click on the project title for further information on the project logistics including selection criteria and contact information.
Official Scholarship Information: rmit.com.au
