PhD Scholarship in Social Sciences

1 month ago

Clayton, Australia Monash University. Full time

The Opportunity

This PhD scholarship is funded as an important part of the Australian Research Council’s Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW), in the Indigenous Pillar Future Lives workstream, led by Professor Kyllie Cripps.

The PhD project will contribute to the the Indigenous Pillar Future Lives workstream, which involves research answering the overarching question of what is needed to have a life free of violence? And what needs to change for Indigenous peoples to live and work in safe and fulfilling circumstances? It will be engaged with research related to ensuring that Indigenous peoples have access to a violence against women workforce that is adequately skilled, responsive and future thinking, and also research that identifies best practice towards ending violence against Indigenous women through evaluation of government, service sector, community and cultural responses.

The successful applicant will join CEVAW and contribute to the workstream, undertaking their own distinct PhD project. The details of the PhD project are open to negotiation, but it will involve a focus on Indigenous contexts in Australia and/or the Indo-Pacific.

Undertaking this PhD as part of CEVAW has several advantages. First, the successful candidate will be integrated into an already successful Centre of Excellence that has been funded by the Australian Research Council, where they will have access to a tailored research ethics and training program focused on Indigenous-centred and feminist research principles. Second, they will have access to CEVAW’s network of research and industry leaders, which includes 13 chief investigators at six Australian institutions, 15 partner investigators worldwide and 33 partner organisations, and have cross-discipline supervision opportunities to broaden their research expertise and knowledge. Third, the candidate will have access to funding to support fieldwork, transcription, travel, and conference attendance. Finally, the candidate will benefit from being part of research outcomes from CEVAW, which may include co-authored publications, funded symposium and engagement activities.

CEVAW is the world’s first Centre to tackle the full range of forms of violence against women in Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. CEVAW aims to transform our understanding of the problem by examining the structural drivers that cause and compound violence against women, and pioneering new, evidence-based approaches to inform trajectory-altering practice and policy. CEVAW will generate fundamental knowledge on the causes of violence, the contexts in which it occurs, and the most effective and efficient responses. This interdisciplinary research will be data-driven, Indigenous-centred and co-designed with partners.

CEVAW is headquartered at Monash University; the largest university in Australia which regularly ranks in the top 100 universities worldwide. Monash has six globally networked campuses and international alliances in Europe and Asia. Monash has a strong and supportive research culture, led by internationally recognised scholars successful in attracting national and international competitive funding. The applicant will be based at the Clayton campus in Melbourne.

At CEVAW, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe and supportive environment free from discrimination and marginalisation that upholds the principles of respect, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to research that is anti-colonial and a policy of zero tolerance of racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny and all forms of bullying and harassment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all positions, including this PhD opportunity. Our goal is to achieve at least 20% Indigenous higher degree by research (HDR) students across CEVAW.

We are passionate about building future leaders in the multidisciplinary gender-based violence field. All of our early career researchers and HDR students will take part in a comprehensive research and training program centring Indigenous approaches and incorporating excellent supervision and professional development. 

Candidate Requirements

The successful applicant will have an excellent academic track record in social sciences and/or significant industry experience in gender-based violence contexts. Competence in both quantitative and qualitative research methods is desirable.

First Nations and Indigenous applicants (domestic and international) will be prioritised.

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.

Details of eligibility requirements, including English-language proficiency skills, to undertake a PhD in the Faculty of Arts are available at .

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 PhD will not be considered.

The successful applicant will be expected to enrol by 3 February 2025 . However, there may be some flexibility as to the date of commencement.

Enquiries:  You are required to discuss your research proposal with Professor Kyllie Cripps , Chief Investigator, CEVAW. Email: before you submit an Expression of Interest.

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)

Once you have discussed your EOI with (Professor Kyllie Cripps), please submit your Expression of Interest Form and indicate that you are applying for a “Special Scholarship Scheme – PhD Scholarship in Social Sciences (CEVAW, Indigenous pillar and future lives)”.

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