PhD Scholarship in Investments in and Perceptions of Women’s Elite Sports

Job No.: 641879

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3-year and 3-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: The successful applicant will receive a Research Living Allowance, at current value of $30,000AUD per annum 2022 full-time rate (tax-free stipend), indexed plus allowances as per RTP stipend scholarship conditions at: www.monash.edu/graduate-research/study/scholarships/scholarship-policy-and-procedures . 

A tuition fee scholarship and Single Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) will be provided for a successful international awardee.

The Opportunity

This graduate research opportunity is part of a cluster of scholarships that are focused in areas of research and scholarly excellence with leading Faculty of Arts supervisors. They form part of the Monash 2030 Global Impact program of research.

The Office for Women in Sport and Recreation (OWSR) is partnering with Monash University Faculty of Arts to investigate investment, funding and perceptions of women’s sport. This fully funded PhD project will examine patterns of decision making, undertaking in-depth qualitative interviews with key stakeholders from sporting organisations, sports industries and media. 

Undertaking this industry-focused PhD has several advantages: The successful candidate will be integrated into the existing Migration, Diversity & Inclusion GRIP cohort and will have access to funding to support fieldwork, travel, and conference attendance. The candidate will furthermore benefit from expert supervision from research leaders in social sciences, and by entering a PhD project with a pre-existing structure and industry partner.

Monash University is the largest university in Australia and regularly ranks in the top 100 universities worldwide. Monash has six globally networked campuses and international alliances in Europe and Asia. The applicant will be based at the Clayton campus in Melbourne.

Candidate Requirements

The successful applicant will have an excellent academic track record in a cognate discipline.

In its assessment, the selection committee will prioritise applicants who hold an Australian (or equivalent international) Honour’s or Masters degree (in a relevant field), with a significant research component and with first-class honours/H1 awarded.

Details of eligibility requirements, including English-language proficiency skills, to undertake a Masters by Researcg in the Faculty of Arts are available at www.monash.edu/arts/graduate_research/how-to-apply . Applicants should ensure they familiarise themselves with these requirements before deciding whether they should apply.

Scholarship holders must be enrolled full-time and on campus. Please note: applicants who already hold a Masters by Research or PhD will not be considered.

The successful applicant will be expected to enrol by 30 November 2022.  However, there may be some flexibility as to the date of commencement.

This role is a full-time PhD scholarship; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Enquiries

Ms Kinda Say, Senior Graduate Research Administrator, [email protected]

Submit an Expression of Interest

EOIs shall comprise:

• A cover letter that includes a brief statement of the applicant’s suitability
• A brief research proposal not exceeding 750 words in length that fits within the broad project aims and objectives, and demonstrates some understanding of the area of research
• A curriculum vitae, including a list of any published works, conference presentations and relevant work experience
• A full statement of academic record, supported by scanned copies of relevant certified documentation
• Contact details of two academic referees
• Copy of your current passport (if available)

EOIs should be sent, preferably in the form of a single attachment to an email, to Ms Kinda Say at [email protected] . 

State “EOI [your name] – Migration, Diversity & Inclusion GRIP scholarship with the OWSR” in the subject heading of the email.

Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed over Zoom. The interviews will be conducted in English.

Closing Date

Tuesday 25 October 2022, 11:55pm AEDT

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