Csiro Phd Top-up Scholarship

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**The Opportunity**
- **Are you passionate about a career in research?**:

- **Want to access CSIRO's world-class facilities and staff?**:
CSIRO PhD Top-Up Scholarships provide enhanced opportunities in science and engineering for outstanding graduates enrolling in a PhD at Australian tertiary institutions. Collaborating with us to complete your PhD degree will give your research the edge. We offer you access to our leading scientists, engineers and mentors, the opportunity to take your research to the next level in our first-class facilities and first-hand experience in an environment where our innovative research really is changing the world for the better.

The Sustainability Pathways Program of CSIRO Environment conducts interdisciplinary research that informs how social and economic activities can transition to deliver human well-being within planetary boundaries. The low-carbon circular economy promises to achieve economic and environmental objectives simultaneously by decoupling economic growth and human well-being from environmental pressures (such as material use, waste, and emissions) and environmental impacts (including climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and resource depletion). This approach supports the conservation and enhancement of natural resources and the preservation of ecosystems.

Our Environment Research unit’s program is dedicated to addressing the current and future challenges and opportunities in the environmental sector. From oceans to coasts, land to atmosphere, and climate, we aim to deliver solutions that support the resilient and sustainable management of natural resources, which are fundamental to Australia's development and prosperity. For more information, please see our website at Environment

**Project Title**:Circular Economy Business Models

**Project Details**

Circular Economy Business Models are centred around the design and implementation of sustainable business practices that aim to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. These models emphasize the importance of promoting reuse, recycling, and the regeneration of resources, moving away from the traditional linear economy that follows a 'take-make-dispose' approach. By integrating circular economy principles into their operations, businesses can not only reduce their environmental footprint but also create more resilient and adaptive systems that are better equipped to handle resource constraints and environmental challenges. These models encourage a shift towards sustainable production and consumption patterns, fostering a closed-loop system where materials are continually cycled back into the production process, thereby reducing dependency on finite resources.

This PhD research delves into innovative strategies that businesses can adopt to generate economic value while simultaneously delivering environmental and social benefits. The study explores how circular economy principles can be effectively integrated into various industries, identifying key opportunities and challenges in the transition to a more sustainable business framework. By investigating successful case studies and emerging practices, the research aims to provide actionable insights for businesses looking to enhance their sustainability performance. The goal is to contribute to the broader understanding of how businesses can thrive in a circular economy, benefiting not only their bottom line but also society and the environment at large.

**Location**:Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne

**Scholarship**:Top-Up Scholarship of $10,000 per annum, plus a learning and development budget of $5,000 over the term of the studentship

**Tenure**: 3 years

**Reference**:97928

**Eligibility**:

- first or upper second-class honours or equivalent in a relevant research area;
- admission to an Australian University as a PhD student;
- hold an appropriate visa to study in Australia (if international)*
- be no further than one year (FTE) into a PhD on commencing at CSIRO
- hold a primary scholarship; for example, a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or other primary scholarship of similar value
- not be in receipt of any other Top-Up Scholarship
- a university supervisor who is willing and able to supervise you; and
- be available to commence with CSIRO no later than 30 June 2025.
- International applicants must be residing in Australia and have the appropriate immigration approvals to allow them to take up the scholarship.

The successful applicant will be required