Study with us

TextileR is always looking for promising PhD candidates to undertake projects to conduct world-leading research that aligns with our mission of solving the critical sustainability issues faced by the textile and fashion industries globally. Applicants with excellent academic track records or equivalent professional research experience may be eligible for competitive PhD scholarships in QUT’s Annual Scholarship Round to undertake study with us.

We are currently recruiting for the following research projects:


			Supporting second hand clothing purchases	Supervisory team: Dr Taylor, Prof White
			Exploring the value and potential of hyperlocal gift economies	Supervisory team: Dr Taylor, Prof White
			Road map to local circular communities: strategies, barriers, enablers.	Supervisory team: A/Prof Ferrero-Regis
			Local sustainable procurement to support a circular local industry in fashion and textiles	Supervisory team: A/Prof Ferrero-Regis

How to apply

As a higher degree research student, you will be specialising in your chosen field. Finding the right person to guide you along the way is important. You can identify prospective supervisors by browsing our people overview.

Prior to contacting QUT, we encourage you to take the following steps:

Ensure you meet the Entry Requirements
Identify supervisor/s. All higher-degree research candidates require at least two supervisors; before you submit your formal application, you need to actively search for potential supervisors in your chosen field.
Submit an enquiry at the CIESJ Supervision Enquiry online form (available at this link: https://qsurvey.qut.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_9YOaEiqV9hhsPvU)

To complete the form you will need
- a clear plan for your research project in order to address the questions in the form
- an up to date curriculum vitae (CV), including recent IELTS or equivalent score for international applicants
- a writing sample (e.g. copy of an article, essay, thesis you have written)

Scholarships

Keep up-to-date with available annual Scholarships here: QUT’s Annual Scholarship Round page and the QUT scholarship finder for general scholarships.

QUT Application Guide

You can find out more information on how to apply in the QUT Annual Research Scholarship Round Applicant Guide.