Project Information
Mode
Internal
Study As
Full Time
Principal Supervisor
Associate Professor Wei Qian
Main Campus
City West
Applications Close
28 Nov 2024
Study Level
PhD
Applications Open To
Domestic Candidate or International Candidate
All domestic students are eligible for a fee waiver. Find out more about fees and conditions.
Project Stipend:
35,200 p.a. available to domestic applicants only
Improve carbon emission reporting outcomes
If you are interested in growing a career in sustainability accounting and keen to address contemporary issues around carbon emissions, the University of South Australia – Australia’s University of Enterprise – is offering a hands-on project-based PhD within the Centre for Markets, Values and Inclusion (CMVI).
In response to the recent legislative change on climate reporting, our project will explore how value chain companies measure and report direct and indirect carbon emissions.
The mandatory Sustainability Reporting Standards require eligible reporting entities to disclose climate-related information in phases from 2025. This will have a significant impact on value chain accounting and reporting practice in Australia.
Our project investigates how companies prepare for the change and what accounting and reporting mechanisms need to be developed to enable value chain companies to better understand and become accountable for their carbon footprints over the value chain.
What you’ll do
In this project-based research degree, you will benefit from the mentorship and leadership provided by the worldclass researchers at CMVI. The Centre actively engages with industry, government, and the community. This vibrant research environment provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable experiences and connections that will hold you in good stead in the job market.
Where you’ll be based
You will be based within the CMVI. We combine specialist skills and multidisciplinary perspectives to provide a transdisciplinary approach to delivering meaningful research, which informs innovative, evidence-based solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Our research informs public and private sector choices and policies and addresses global development and governance issues in populations experiencing inequity. We also develop incentives for business and not-for-profits to develop, monitor and report on socially responsible enterprises.
Supervisory team
This project is funded for reasonable research expenses. Additionally, a living allowance scholarship of $35,200 (2025 rate) per annum is available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents of Australia. Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be eligible to receive an increased stipend rate of $52,352 per annum (2025 rate). A fee-offset or waiver for the standard term of the program is also included for this group. For full terms and benefits of the scholarship please refer to our scholarship information. International applicants will not be eligible to receive the scholarship.
Eligibility and Selection
This project is open to application from both Domestic and International applicants.
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into a PhD.
Additionally applicants must meet the project selection criteria:
- prior research training and experience, desirably having a Honours or Master by Research degree from an Australian university
All applications that meet the eligibility and selection criteria will be considered for this project. A merit selection process will be used to determine the successful candidate.
The successful applicant is expected to study full-time and to be based at our City West Campus in the heart of Adelaide. Note that international students on a student visa will need to study full-time.
Essential Dates
Applicants are expected to start in a timely fashion upon receipt of an offer. Extended deferral periods are not available. Applications close on Thursday, 28 November.
How to apply:
Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.
For further support see our step-by-step guide on how to apply , or contact the Graduate Research team on +61 8 8302 5880, option 1 or email us at research.admissions@unisa.edu.au. You will receive a response within one working day.
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