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The joint PhD in Human Flourishing and Interreligious Relations reflects a shared commitment by ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ (ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´) and to research that enables flourishing lives, thriving communities, and an ethical future.

Delivered under a formal cotutelle agreement, the program enables candidates to complete a PhD under joint supervision, with research undertaken across Australia and Indonesia and examination conducted collaboratively. It brings together ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´’s strengths in theology, philosophy, ethics, and applied research with UGM’s internationally recognised leadership in interreligious studies and engagement with plural, multireligious societies.

Aligned with ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´’s Vision 2033, the program advances research that addresses complex global challenges including peacebuilding, depolarisation, social cohesion, human dignity, and interreligious understanding. Candidates benefit from an immersive international research experience, spending periods at one of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´'s Australian campuses and Yogyakarta, working within diverse cultural and religious contexts.

The program seeks to integrate and test perspectives on human flourishing from the Global South and the Global North, grounded in real-world plural and multi-religious contexts, to strengthen institutions and communities and improve peoples’ lives.

Partner institutions

ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ (Australia)

The Faculty of Theology and Philosophy at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ is Australia’s largest faculty of its kind, offering strong research expertise across theology, philosophy of religion, ethics, interfaith relations, and applied theology, with extensive international collaborations.

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Universitas Gadjah Mada (Indonesia)

is an internationally recognised, interdisciplinary program delivered in English through and the , drawing on Indonesia’s rich multireligious context.

About the PhD

How to apply

This joint PhD is designed for high?calibre researchers committed to scholarship with global relevance, societal impact, and a strong ethical foundation. 

The successful applicant must be approved for admission by both ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ and UGM. The program is suited to applicants who:

• Have a clear research focus aligned with human flourishing or interreligious relations
• Seek an intensive international research experience under joint supervision
• Meet the admission requirements of both institutions. Review UGM’s admission requirements .

To apply to ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

Step 1: Assess your eligibility 

Before you apply, confirm you meet the following eligibility criteria:

• This opportunity is open to domestic and international applicants.
• The eligibility criteria for the PhD program at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ can be found in the .
• The eligibility criteria for research scholarships can be found in the . 

Step 2: Submit your application

To be considered for this joint PhD, applicants must submit all documentation required for an application to the PhD program at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, as detailed in the How to Apply instructions, plus a cover letter specifying that you are applying for the joint PhD and detailing demonstrated interest and/or experience in human flourishing and interreligious relations.

Next Steps

To be admitted to this joint PhD, applicants must also apply to UGM’s PhD program through the .