PhD Scholarship in Generative AI: The Australian Research Council is offering a PhD scholarship for exceptional students to explore the practices, norms, and understandings of Generative AI (GenAI) among academic users in their research and publishing activities. The scholarship aims to support innovative research within the realm of academic writing and publishing, providing recipients with an opportunity to work alongside leading researchers.
PhD Scholarship in Generative AI and Academic Research
Designation
PhD Scholarship
Research Area
Generative AI and Academic Research
Location
Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Digital Media Research Centre, Australia
Eligibility/Qualifications
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Meet the entry requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy, including English language requirements for international students.
- Be able to enroll as a full-time, internal student commencing their degree in February 2026.
- Hold a recent first-class Honours degree, a research Master’s degree, or a coursework Master’s degree with a significant research component in a relevant discipline.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in undertaking a three-year research project on generative AI and academic research.
- Develop a research proposal aligned with the scholarship topic and articulate the contribution their research will make.
- Show excellent capacity and potential for research.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with the academic publishing industry or academic library sector.
- Familiarity with qualitative research methodologies, including conference ethnographic and/or digital ethnographic approaches (e.g., interview and focus group research, discourse analysis, app walkthrough methods).
Job Description
As a PhD scholarship recipient, you will:
- Conduct innovative research on the intersection of generative AI and academic research.
- Collaborate with leading researchers in the Digital Media Research Centre.
- Contribute to the project “Generative AI and the future of academic writing and publishing.”
- Gain an internationally recognized postgraduate qualification.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email the following documents to Associate Professor Michelle Riedlinger at michelle.riedlinger@qut.edu.au by 30 May 2025:
- A cover letter.
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV), including recent IELTS or equivalent score for international applicants.
- A full academic transcript.
- A research proposal addressing the scholarship topic using the required research proposal template.
- A writing sample (e.g., copy of an article, essay, or thesis).
Last Date for Application
30 May 2025
This scholarship offers a valuable opportunity for researchers interested in exploring generative AI in the academic context, promising a supportive environment to foster innovative research.
