RMIT University is offering the Centre for African Engagement (CAE) PhD Scholarships for African students to undertake research on “Understanding Electric Vehicle (EV) Consumer Behaviour and Usage Practices in Africa

To be eligible, applicants must be citizens of an African country, meet RMIT’s PhD admission requirements, and hold relevant degrees in Marketing, Social Sciences, or Public Policy. They should have strong research skills, relevant industry experience, and a demonstrated interest in sustainability, green consumer behaviour, and technology adoption in Africa.

RMIT University originally established as the Working Men’s College in 1887 by philanthropist Francis Ormond in Melbourne, Australia, began as a night school aimed at providing education in art, science, and technology primarily to working men. It evolved from a technical college to become a public university in 1992 after merging with the Phillip Institute of Technology. Today, RMIT is a global university of technology, design, and enterprise with around 95,000 students across its campuses in Melbourne and Vietnam.

Application Deadline: November 17, 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: RMIT University
• Department: RMIT Centre for African Engagement (CAE), College of Business and Law
• Course Level: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Award: $35,886 per annum
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: African countries
• The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Citizens of any African country are eligible to apply.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for the PhD program DR203 PhD (Economics, Finance & Marketing) supporting the project “Understanding Electric Vehicle (EV) Consumer Behaviour and Usage Practices in Africa.”
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
• Meet the minimum admission requirements for a PhD program at RMIT University.
• Be a citizen of an African country.
• Hold relevant undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in fields such as Marketing, Social Sciences (Anthropology, Sociology), or Social and Public Policy.
• Demonstrate strong research and analytical skills in mixed-methods research (quantitative and qualitative).
• Show professional and/or industry experience in transportation, energy, or technology innovation management in Africa.
• Possess knowledge of sustainability, green consumer behaviour, and innovation diffusion theory.
• Have the ability to translate research findings into policy and communication strategies supporting sustainable transport in Africa.

How to Apply

Applicants must first contact the proposed senior supervisor, Dr. Marian Makkar ([email protected]), and provide:

• A brief overview of motivation and suitability for the PhD project.
• A detailed CV including academic achievements and research experience.
• Academic certificates and transcripts.
  Once supervisor contact is established, applicants can submit their application through the RMIT How to Apply page. The deadline for scholarship eligibility is 17 November 2025.

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