Global South PhD Scholarship: The Australian National University (ANU) is offering a PhD position for a Global South applicant as part of the ARC Future Fellowship project on Humanitarian Emergencies & Forced Displacement. This scholarship provides an exciting opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research focusing on displacement contexts and humanitarian emergencies. Candidates with lived experience of displacement are strongly encouraged to apply.
- 🎓 The PhD position is offered through an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship project focused on Humanitarian Emergencies & Forced Displacement.
- 🌍 The PhD scholar will collect and analyze mixed method data from one of the case studies: Europe’s hot spots and refugee ‘crisis’, Horn of Africa emergency, or Myanmar-Bangladesh Rohingya emergency.
- 📊 Research priority areas include trafficking, child/early marriages, exploitative/forced child labor, and sexual abuse.
- 🛠️ The PhD scholar will develop and execute a project aligning with the broader purpose of the ARC Project, aiming to enhance decision-making and program implementation regarding children and young people’s protection in displacement contexts and humanitarian emergencies.
- 🌟 This offers an opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research alongside academics, practitioners, and community partners, with the chance to collaborate and learn from colleagues in the Department of International Relations.
- 📅 Deadlines for application:
- Domestic students: EoI anytime, Full application by 31 March (30 April latest) or 30 September (31 October latest).
- International students: EoI by 31 May, Full application by 31 July (31 August latest).
Location: The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
Eligibility/Qualification: To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must:
- Be either a domestic or international candidate.
- Meet the PhD entry requirements for ANU, including submitting a 5,000-word PhD proposal.
- Be enrolling full-time and hold an honours degree (first class) or an equivalent standard master’s degree with a substantial research component.
Description: The selected PhD scholar will contribute to the ARC project by collecting and analyzing mixed-method data from one of the case studies focusing on Europe’s hot spots and refugee ‘crisis’, Horn of Africa emergency, or Myanmar-Bangladesh Rohingya emergency. The research priorities include trafficking, child/early marriages, exploitative/forced child labour, and sexual abuse. The scholar will be expected to develop and execute a project aligned with the broader purpose of the ARC Project, aimed at enhancing decision-making and program implementation regarding children and young people’s protection in displacement contexts and humanitarian emergencies. This opportunity offers engagement with academics, practitioners, community partners, and fellow scholars, providing a dynamic environment for research and learning.
Selection Criteria: Candidates must address the following essential selection criteria in their application:
- Well-developed skills in mixed method analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in designing and implementing questionnaires.
- Relevant postgraduate or Honours level degree.
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
How to Apply: Stage 1: Expressions of Interest (EoI) should be emailed to the HDR Convenor for the IR Dept. (deepak.nair@anu.edu.au).
- Domestic students: Any time.
- International students: By May 31 at the latest.
Stage 2: Full, formal applications should be submitted through the ANU Application Manager.
- Domestic students: March 31 (April 30 latest) or September 30 (October 31 latest).
- International students: July 31 (August 31 latest).
For detailed information on the PhD process and eligibility requirements, visit: ANU Postgraduate Research. Summary of the ANU PhD Scholarship is available at: ANU PhD Scholarship.
Last Date for Apply: Varies according to the stage of application (see above deadlines).
ANU welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly from candidates with lived experience of displacement. Join us in advancing research on displacement contexts and humanitarian protection at ANU!
