PhD scholarship in Children's Gamble-Play Cultures

This PhD scholarship is attached to an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery project that will examine how children use mobile phones to engage in gambling-like play behaviours.

Value and duration

$35,886

Eligibility

To be considered for the PhD Scholarship, applicants must hold or be currently completing:

• a Master by research
• a Master by coursework with a significant research component graded as high distinction, or equivalent
• a Honours degree achieving first class honours
• a 4 year bachelor degree achieving a GPA of 4 or equivalent (80% or above).

If you do not hold one of the above qualifications, you will only be considered for scholarship if you have previous publications or significant research experience. All other applicants will be considered ineligible.

How to apply

Before applying for the scholarship, contact Associate Professor Jessica Balanzategui to establish if your research is aligned.

All applicants should email the following to A/Professor Balanzategui:

• 1 page cover letter-your Curriculum Vitae, and
• a two-page research proposal.
  The research proposal is a key part of the application process where applicants must demonstrate the value of their research and their suitability for scholarship selection.
  Your proposal should be divided under the following headings:
• Title and topic
• Research questions you plan to investigate in the context of existing research/literature in the area
• Significance and impact of the research
• Methodology/research tasks required to undertake the research.
  The methodology should include ethnographic/observational and/or codesign components aimed at examining how child participants engage in gambling-like play behaviour

Further information

Expertise in children's media and/or ethnographic methods, and/or experience conducting research with children is preferred. This scholarship opportunity will close upon approval of a successful application.