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International PhD Scholarship in a Justice-based Approach to Climate-Related Planned Relocation, Australia

Complete your studies with a scholarship. Here, the Queensland University of Technology is offering the International PhD Scholarship in a Justice-based Approach to Climate-Related Planned Relocation in Australia.

The studentship is open for highly motivated domestic and international candidates who need financial support to complete a PhD degree program at Queensland University of Technology.

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Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a public research university located in Brisbane, Australia. Established in 1989, QUT has two main campuses – Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove – and offers a wide range of courses across fields such as architecture, engineering, IT, healthcare, law, arts, and sciences. With over 50,000 students, including 6,000 international students, QUT is known for its practical, industry-focused approach to education and its strong connections with the business community.

Application Deadline: 30 May 2024

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Queensland University of Technology
  • Department: QUT Resilience Centre and the Centre for Justice (C4J)
  • Course Level: Research and PhD
  • Award: Stipend annually to support living costs for up to 3.5 years. Domestic students receive a Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset funded by the Australian Government, and international students will also receive a tuition fee sponsorship for their research degree.
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: NA
  • Nationality: Australian or New Zealand and International students
  • The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
    • Enrol as a full-time, internal student
    • Hold a bachelor’s degree with honours or a master’s degree (with a significant research component) in a relevant discipline
    • Demonstrate knowledge, interest, and/or experience working in fields related to climate change adaptation, planned relocation, and climate justice
    • Proficiency in qualitative and/or quantitative social science research methods
    • Display enthusiasm and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including affected communities, researchers from other disciplines, and government
    • Have peer-reviewed publication/s
    • Ability to undertake fieldwork for periods of up to three weeks in potentially remote locations.

How to Apply

  • Interested candidates should apply for this scholarship simultaneously with their application for admission to a QUT Doctor of Philosophy program.
  • Prior to applying, applicants must email Dr. Annah Piggott-McKellar with the following documents:
    • A maximum two-page Expression of Interest (EOI) addressing eligibility criteria and outlining interest in the project and proposed research approach
    • A maximum two-page CV
    • Two references with contact details
  • Any inquiries can be directed to Dr. Annah Piggott-McKellar.

Benefits

  • Successful candidates will receive:
    • A stipend annually to support living costs for up to 3.5 years
    • Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset for domestic students
    • Tuition fee sponsorship for international students
    • Opportunity to work with a team of leading researchers
    • Top-up scholarship of $10,000 per year for the right candidate

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