We welcome applications from all faculties and strive for diverse multidisciplinary cohorts. Over previous years our Honours Fellows have come from Engineering, Science, Law, and Arts. 

The aim of the SEI Honours Research Fellowship Program is to provide a supportive environment and community for emerging researchers, exposing them to multidisciplinary thinking and methodologies to address critical environmental issues.

Students should be planning to commence Honours in Semester 1, 2026 and have a research topic that aligns with at least one of SEI priority areas: climate disaster and adaptation; biodiversity, conservation and culture; and the climate and health intersection.

Applications for SEI Honours Research Fellowships close on 15 March 2026 (11.59pm AEDT). 

Benefits of Honours with SEI

SEI’s Honours Fellowship Program gives candidates unique access to the SEI’s global network of leading environmental scholars, as well as:

• mentoring from a senior academic outside but complementary to the candidate’s discipline to promote multidisciplinary thinking.
• a bursary of $2,000 towards research costs. 
• the opportunity to collaborate on multidisciplinary projects with researchers across the University.
• the opportunity to contribute toward multi-authored articles and other outputs.
• a hot desk in the SEI office in the Quadrangle (for the duration of the Fellowship).

Eligibility 

• Applicants must be intending to undertake environmental research that is in line with at least one of SEI’s 2026 research themes; climate disaster and adaptation; biodiversity, conservation and culture; and the climate and health intersection.
• Have an overall mark of at least 70% across undergraduate units.
• Be enrolled at the University of Sydney and applied for/been accepted into Honours for 2026. 

How to apply

Please complete the online application form. You will be required to include the following documents:

• Proof that you are or will be enrolled in Honours during 2026, e.g. a copy of your acceptance letter, or evidence of your pending application.
• A copy of your most recent academic transcript (it does not need to be certified).
• Your CV with details on your academic and non-academic achievements. 
   

The application form also includes: 

• Details of your current degree and status, your major(s) and department or school, and your Honours supervisor (if known).
• Proposed project description and how it aligns to SEI’s 2026 research themes; climate disaster and adaptation; biodiversity, conservation and culture; and the climate and health intersection (max 500 words).
• Personal statement (max 500 words). 

Applications for SEI Honours Research Fellowships close on 15 March 2026 (11.59pm AEDT).

Please note that SEI is not responsible for finding you a supervisor. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the end of March 2026. This fellowship opportunity is only available to University of Sydney students.