Deakin University Scholarship in Moderate Islam in Indonesian Foreign Policy 2026

Indonesia has branded itself on the global stage as the home of 'moderate Islam', yet in the world of Islamic learning Indonesia is a consumer in a one-way flow. Indonesian students still flock to centres of learning in the Middle East where Indonesian thought is not studied. This PhD project will address two interlinked questions: To what extent is moderate Islam expected to elevate Indonesia’s standing among Muslim states? How is Indonesia affected by the current one-way flow of Islamic knowledge from the Middle East?

The candidate will work as part of a team, supported by the Australian Research Council. The candidate would conduct field trips to Indonesia and conduct interview, collect material as well as carry out desktop research and engage with the relevant literature in international relations to investigate how the pursuit of moderate Islam has affected its international standing. More specifically whether moderate Islam has served Indonesia’s standing in the Muslim world.

• Table of Content
• About Deakin University
• Deakin University PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Deakin University PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for Deakin University PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Deakin University PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Deakin University PhD Scholarship

This scholarship is available over three years and offers:

• a stipend of $37,450 per annum tax exempt (2026 rate).

Requirements for Deakin University PhD Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible you must:

• meet Deakin's PhD entry requirements
• enrol full time
• hold an honour's degree (first class) or an equivalent standard master's degree with a substantial research component.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Please email your CV, academic transcript and example of written work, such as journal article, report or student assignment, to Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh. Your CV should highlight your skills, education, publications and relevant work experience. If successful, you will be invited to submit a formal application.

Contact: Email Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh

For more information, kindly visit Deakin University scholarship webpage.