HDR Scholarship - 2023 Future of Work Institute PhD Scholarship

Status: Open

Applications open: 2/09/2022
Applications close: 30/10/2022

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About this scholarship
Description/Applicant information

The Future of Work Institute PhD Scholarship creates an opportunity for outstanding students to join a team conducting research at the interface of psychology, technology, and organisations. The research project will be conducted under the supervision of Institute staff. Successful applicants will develop a topic in consultation with supervising staff that aligns with the priorities of the Institute and the interests of the applicant. Potential topics include sustaining work motivation in the digital age, leading digital transformation, skills of the future workforce, new recruitment and training methods, working with automated systems and cognitive science applied to work.

Student type

• Current Students
• Future Students

Faculty

• Faculty of Business and Law

Course type

• Higher Degree by Research

Citizenship

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa
• International Student

Scholarship base

• Merit Based

Value

The full-time scholarship provides a living stipend of $30,000 per annum (tax-exempt), for up to a maximum of 3.5 years

Scholarship Details
Eligible courses

Domestic or international full-time postgraduate students who meet the criteria for admission to a PhD at Curtin University, with an excellent academic record in a relevant field; and interest in the topic.

Please visit https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/offering/course-rs-doctor-of-philosophy---business-and-management--dr-bmgtv1/ for more information about the course and admission criteria.

Eligibility criteria

• Full time enrolment
• Prior studies in organisational psychology/ organisational behaviour, or a closely-related topic.
• Outstanding communication skills and an ability to conduct research in complex professional settings.
• Statistical skills and excellent knowledge of research methods.
• A commitment to research collaboration with industry, including government and non-profit organisations

Application process

Expressions of Interest should be submitted by e-mail to [email protected] and must include:

1.       Subject line: EOI Submission – 2023 FOWI PhD Scholarship

2.       A current CV* with a full citation of all publications

3.       A statement about your research interests (maximum 1 page)

4.       Academic transcripts for all degrees that you hold

5.       The names of two referees, at least one being an academic referee

This will allow initial consideration of the suitability for enrolment into a PhD and for the award of the scholarship.  Suitable candidates shortlisted from the EOI will be contacted for interview.

* Your CV should include a summary of your educational background and demonstrate the research skills and relevant experience you have that make you capable of undertaking a PhD.  We recommend you include 1) your contact details 2) research interests 3) education background 4) research and work experience 5) awards and prizes 6) relevant skills and experience, 7) publications and conferences, 8) professional memberships, 9) referees.

Enrolment Requirements

Recipients must maintain an academic status of ‘good standing’, meet the project milestones set by the Faculty of Business and Law and participate in the recommended learning and engagement activities conducted by the Future of Work Institute for Higher Degree Research students for retention of their scholarship.

Enquiries

[email protected]

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