Phd Scholarship in The History of First Nations Encounters with Asian Voyagers
4 days ago
**The Opportunity**
This PhD scholarship is funded as an important part of an ARC funded project “Asian voyagers and First Nations people in Australia's Gulf of Carpentaria” (DE250100964), conducted by Dr Chris Urwin.
The project will undertake an historical and ethnographic study of cross-cultural encounters between the Yanyuwa Aboriginal community (southwest Gulf of Carpentaria, Northern Territory) and foreign seafarers from the Indonesian archipelago. This history goes back many generations and is remembered in Yanyuwa oral traditions. The project will explore how the cross-cultural relationship is remembered today by Yanyuwa Families, for example through stories, songs, art and by engaging with places once visited by Asian (“Makassan”) voyagers. The successful applicant will contribute to a wider archaeological and ethnographic research project but will also undertake their own distinct PhD project. The project will involve working closely with Yanyuwa Families in the Northern Territory.
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. Monash Indigenous Studies Centre within the School of Philosophical, Historical and Indigenous Studies (SoPHIS) is a flagship centre in the Faculty of Arts which specialises in conducting research with, by, and for Indigenous communities, including in the fields of history, anthropology, and archaeology. We have a strong and supportive research culture, led by internationally recognised scholars successful in attracting national and international competitive funding.
The successful applicant will have an excellent academic track record in Indigenous history, archaeology, anthropology, or museums studies. Competence in both quantitative and qualitative research methods is desirable.
In its assessment, the selection committee will prioritise applicants who hold an Australian (or equivalent international) Honour’s or Master’s degree (both in a relevant field), with a significant research component and with first-class honours/H1 awarded.
Scholarship holders must be enrolled full-time and on campus. Please note: applicants who already hold a PhD will not be considered.
The successful applicant will be expected to enrol by** the end of April 2025**. However, there may be some flexibility as to the date of commencement.
**Enquiries**
**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 records, degree certificates and official grading system (if available), supported by scanned copies of relevant certified documentation
- English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
- Names and contact details of 2 academic referees
- Copy of your current passport (if available)
**Applications Close**:Sunday 2 March 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
**Supporting a diverse workforce
-
PhD Scholarship in History
6 days ago
Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per yearThe OpportunityThis PhD scholarship is funded as a significant part of an ARC funded project, "Asterix and the Making of Modern France: The Creation of a National Myth", conducted by Professor Julie Kalman. This project will undertake a comparative study of the extraordinary popularity of the Asterix comic book series across at least two of the following...
-
Clayton, Australia Monash University Full time**The Opportunity** This PhD scholarship is funded to contribute towards an important part of an ARC-funded project Mapping Australian Homemade, Amateur & Do-it-Yourself Cultural Economies conducted by Professor Paul Long, Dr. Delvin Varghese, Associate Professor Shane Homan, Dr Ali Alizadeh and Dr Ash Watson (UNSW). The PhD will form a vital part of a...
-
Clayton, Australia Monash University Full time**The Opportunity** In the face of escalating climate and environmental crises, research in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), is more critical than ever. HASS disciplines offer the tools to understand the human dimensions of environmental and climate change - our values, cultures, politics, histories, health, communications, geographies,...
-
Phd Scholarship in Australian Archaeology
2 weeks ago
Clayton, Australia Monash University Full time**The Opportunity** A PhD scholarship is offered as an important part of an ARC-funded project **Before and After the Last Ice Age: GunaiKurnai Archaeology along the Snowy, **conducted by a team of transdisciplinary researchers co-ordinated by Elder Uncle Russell Mullett of the GunaiKurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC) and Professor Bruno...
-
Phd Scholarship in Public Policy
5 days ago
Clayton, Australia Monash University Full time**The Opportunity** This PhD scholarship is funded as an important part of an ARC funded project on Advancing Anticipatory Policy Design, conducted by Professor Michael Mintrom, Associate Professor Shanti Sumartojo, and Professor Lisa Grocott. Monash University is the largest university in Australia and regularly ranks in the top 100 universities...
-
Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per yearThe OpportunityIn the face of escalating climate and environmental crises, research in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS), is more critical than ever. HASS disciplines offer the tools to understand the human dimensions of environmental and climate change – our values, cultures, politics, histories, health, communications, geographies, policies...
-
Phd Scholarship
3 days ago
Clayton, Australia Monash University Full time**PhD Scholarship - Modelling the social and political drivers of net zero transitions**: **Job No.**:670767 **Location**: Clayton campus **Employment Type**: Full-time **Duration**: 3.5-year fixed-term appointment **Remuneration**: The successful applicant will receive a tax-free stipend, at the current value of $35,013 per annum 2024 full-time rate, as...
-
Clayton, Australia Monash University Full time**The Opportunity** This PhD scholarship is funded as an important part of an ARC funded project Hydrogen Hub Futures**, **conducted by Dr Kari Dahlgren, as part of her Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. This project will critically examine the emerging hydrogen industry in Australia and its impact on regional communities. It aims to contribute to...
-
Phd Zema Scholarship
3 days ago
Clayton, Australia Monash University Full time**The Opportunity** Monash University and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) launched the Zema Energy Studies Scholarship in March 2019, a world-class PhD program to develop the nation’s future energy leaders. The Scholarship has been established to honour the memory of AEMO’s founding Chief Executive Officer, energy reform leader and Monash...
-
Phd Scholarship
6 days ago
Clayton, Australia Monash University Full time**PhD Scholarship - Movement Metrics for Physical Health**: **Job No.**:682825 **Location**: Clayton Campus **Employment Type**: Full-time **Duration**: 3.5-year fixed-term appointment - **Be inspired, every day**: - **Drive your own learning at one of the world’s top 80 universities**: - **Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions** **About...
