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PhD Scholarship in Gender and Social Change Theme in Social Equity Research Centre (SERC) at RMIT University 2025

Awarded by RMIT University, Melbourne City campus

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · AUD 34,841 per year

Eligible Courses

Gender studies, sociology, social work or other related disciplines

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

RMIT University, Melbourne City campus

Provider

RMIT University, Melbourne City campus

Last Verified On

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Overview

The purpose of this research project is to aid in the creation of more trauma-informed, victim-centered, and effective services for women from migrant and refugee backgrounds who are victims of domestic and family violence (DFV). In order to better understand the potential and obstacles to responding to DFV among migrant and refugee groups, the project will incorporate qualitative research with practitioners and survivors. This PhD is suitable for graduates in the areas of gender studies, sociology, social work, or other related disciplines.

Eligibility criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Have a bachelor's degree with honors that requires at least 4 years of full-time study in a relevant field. 
  • Have a thesis, additional research projects, or courses on research technique that make up at least 25% of a full-time (or equivalent part-time) academic year.
  • Have completed at least the final year with a distinction average.
  • Have a master's degree with a research component that accounted for at least 25% of a full-time (or equivalent part-time) academic year, OR
  • Have a master's degree without a research component with a high distinction average.
  • Have evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the ADVC RT&D.

Application process:

To apply, email Juliet Watson juliet.watson@rmit.edu.au and Rojan.afrouz@rmit.edu.au to express your interest in this scholarship.

Benefits:

Successful applicants will get a scholarship of 34,841 per year.

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  • PhD Scholarship in Gender and Social Change Theme in Social Equity Research Centre (SERC) at RMIT University 2025 covers Partial Funding, AUD 34,841 per year.