Interdisciplinary PhD Scholarship in Human Experiences of Technology 2025

The scholarship seeks students to engage in interdisciplinary projects exploring the design, development, and/or critical assessment of digital technologies used in social, educational, health, work, and personal contexts.

Eligibility criteria:

Applicants must:

• Have a first-class Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g., information science, sociology, digital humanities, digital health, computer science, information systems, user experience design)
• Have strong social research (quantitative/qualitative) AND/OR computing design and analysis skills
• Provide evidence of strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate an ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary research team
• Meet RMIT University’s entry requirements for the Higher Degree by Research programs
• The scholarship is open to both domestic and international applicants, but the applicant must be living in Australia upon commencement of the PhD

Application process:

To apply, submit the following documents to Prof Lisa Given (lisa.given2@rmit.edu.au)

• A cover letter
• A research statement of 1-2 pages outlining the research problem and research questions to be studied, proposed methodology/methods, and brief reference list
• A copy of electronic academic transcripts
• A CV that includes any publications or awards and the contact details of two referees
• Thesis and/ or research publications
• For international applicants, evidence of English proficiency may be required.

Benefits:

• Eligible students will be getting a stipend of $32,841 per annum (full-time study), with a possible extension of six months. This amount is subject to indexation annually, and international candidates in receipt of this scholarship are also awarded an RTP International Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship (RIFOS) or an RMIT Research International Tuition Fee Scholarship (RRITFS).