La Trobe University, in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University, is delighted to announce the launch of the Global Security and Society Institute (GSSI) Joint PhD Scholarships. This initiative aims to foster innovative research in addressing complex global security challenges, including cybercrime, artificial intelligence, and modern slavery.
Eligibility for this scholarship extends to Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, and international applicants newly enrolling in a PhD program in 2024. Applicants must meet the Doctor of Philosophy entry requirements and should not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose. Priority is given to full-time candidates who have completed a Masters by Research or other significant research.
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Application Deadline: 31 March 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: La Trobe University, Sheffield Hallam University
- Department: Global Security and Society Institute (GSSI)
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: $34,000 per annum, for three and a half years, with additional fee relief
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: One
- Nationality: Australian Citizens, International Students, Permanent Residents, New Zealand Citizens
- Location: Australia
How to Apply
Interested candidates should follow these steps:
- Review the scholarship eligibility requirements.
- Contact the nominated lead supervisor for the preferred project to obtain their in-principle agreement.
- Complete and submit an application for admission into La Trobe’s PhD program by the deadline, indicating the relevant project code (GSS-24—).
Successful applicants will subsequently be invited to apply for admission into the PhD program at Sheffield Hallam University.
Benefits
- A stipend for up to three and a half years, valued at $34,000 per annum.
- Research Training Program – Fees Offset scholarship covering tuition fees for up to four years.
- Travel allowance to facilitate travel between Melbourne and Sheffield and cover personal expenses while in the UK.
- Relocation allowance to commence the degree in Melbourne and publication/thesis allowance or RTP allowance.
- Opportunities to collaborate with esteemed researchers at La Trobe and Sheffield Hallam universities and access professional development programs.
