PhD Scholarship, Contesting Australian Sport Culture
- Employer
- GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Gold Coast, Australia
- Closing date
- 31 Aug 2019
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- Academic Discipline
- Social Sciences, Sociology
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Studentships / Grants & Scholarships
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
About Griffith University
At Griffith University we believe in, strive for and celebrate the remarkable.
We are known for our high impact research, outstanding student experience, our commitment to social justice and our welcoming environment. We rank in the top 2% of universities worldwide and we're proud of our remarkable achievements, of our people and their passion for making a positive difference. Together we contribute to the development of knowledge and learning in an attractive environment which values excellence, equity, diversity, and innovation.
The opportunity
Dr Adele Pavlidis has been awarded a DECRA to investigate the growing visibility of women in contact sports in Australia and the multiple forces that influence their participation. The project seeks to generate new knowledge in the area of feminist theory, cultural theory, and sport management. Expected outcomes of this project include enhanced capacity of contact sports to include and support women's participation through policies and practices that work towards gender equality and long-term sustainability. The rise of women's participation in contact sport has made gender inequity and opportunity visible in new ways through public debate about Australian cultural life. This project will provide insight into the forces driving change and identify strategies for the development of equitable policies and practices that will sustain women's participation into the future. The research will advance knowledge about the transformation of sport cultures across all levels.
A PhD Scholarship is available to undertake a project aligned with the DECRA, working with Dr. Adele Pavlidis (and a suitable associate supervisor at Griffith University). The candidate will have an Honours I degree in sociology, cultural studies, leisure studies, sport management, feminist theory, or related discipline.
The candidate will be based in the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research and the School or Languages, Humanities and Social Science on the Gold Coast.
About you
The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful within this role, you will likely have a background in cultural studies, sociology, cultural geography or sport management or related disciplines.
- This scholarship is open to domestic and international applicants
- Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours and be intending to enrol full-time in an approved doctoral program in the School of Languages, Humanities and Social Science.
- New candidates may apply
About the scholarship
The 2019 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $27,596 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.
A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.
How to apply
Please DO NOT press the 'Apply' button.
Interested applicants should contact Dr. Adele Pavlidis at a.pavlidis@griffith.edu.au in the first instance to discuss project and suitability.
Please include:
- Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
- A brief CV
- Two references
The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply in the annual scholarship round by following the process for applying for entry to the Griffith Higher Degree Research program, which includes a section for scholarship applications. When applying for entry, the preferred applicant should specify the 'Contesting Australian Sport Culture: Women and the Rise of Contact Sport' under 'Other' as an additional scholarship they wish to be considered for as part of their application.
- Application guide
- How to apply
The annual scholarship round closes on 17 September 2019 for international applicants and 1 October 2019 for domestic applicants and Griffith University international graduates. Please see the key date page for further information about the annual scholarship round.
Further information
For project related enquiries please contact:
Dr. Adele Pavlidis
Phone: (07) 5678 0318
Email: a.pavlidis@griffith.edu.au
Griffith Graduate Research School
Phone: (07) 3735 3817
Email: hdr-scholarship@griffith.edu.au
Closing date: Saturday, 31 August 2019 at 5pm AEST.
All Expressions of Interest applications should be sent to a.pavlidis@griffith.edu.au.
Company
Griffith University is one of Australia’s most innovative tertiary institutions and an influential contributor to education and research in the Asia–Pacific region. A relatively young university, Griffith has pioneered new directions and grown from a single-campus university to a large, multi-campus institution with more than 50,000 students, six campuses in South East Queensland including a Digital campus, and a network of over 200,000 graduates. Today, Griffith is known for its high-impact research, outstanding student experience, commitment to social justice and welcoming environment, and ranks among the top two percent of universities worldwide.
RESEARCH FOR A BETTER FUTURE
Conducting impactful, socially relevant research is central to Griffith’s values and success, with more than 30 research centres and institutes hosted at its campuses.
Behind Griffith’s frequently groundbreaking output are researchers working out of internationally recognised units such as the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery (GRIDD), the Australian Rivers Institute (ARI), the Cities Research Institute (CRI), the Griffith Asia Institute (GAI) and the Menzies Health Institute Queensland (MHIQ), among others.
Griffith works across disciplines, in partnerships and across countries to bring together the right teams to answer the big questions of today and tomorrow. Areas of strategic focus for research include:
- Climate change adaptation
- Water science, criminology
- Health and chronic diseases
- Drug discovery
- Quantum physics
- Music
- Nursing
- Sustainable tourism
- Environment
LEARNING AND TEACHING INNOVATION
Home to four Australian University Teachers of the Year, Griffith has long been nationally renowned as an incubator of educational innovation and excellence. The University introduced Australia’s first degrees in environmental studies and Asian studies, and continues to rethink and reshape the way it engages students to help them develop the skills they need to succeed well after they graduate.
Griffith offers more than 200 degrees across a range of disciplines, including:
- Architecture, construction and planning
- Business and government
- Criminology and law
- Education
- Engineering, IT and aviation
- Humanities, languages and social science
- Medicine, dentistry and health
- Music and performing arts
- Science and environment
- Visual and creative arts
Griffith’s range of degrees are fundamentally informed by industry, providing students the resources and opportunities to be exposed to the kinds of experiences they are likely to encounter in their work life. Several of the University’s degrees offer students the chance to take up work placements, internships, field trips and other work-integrated learning opportunities as part of their education, helping them to develop and apply the knowledge they gain in the classroom in practical settings relevant to their career.
These experiences are made possible by Griffith’s extensive ties to industry and the community, with a range of partnerships and collaborations helping students make valuable connections in their field, work on research projects and gain important insight to the everyday realities of their professional journey.
LIFE ON CAMPUS
Griffith recognises that learning should be a welcoming, exceptional experience for its students, and each of its locations strives to encourage a vibrant, diverse and thriving community, from cafes and retail outlets to social events and competitions, student clubs and societies, and more.
The University has about 120 clubs and societies, reflecting the broad spectrum of passions and interests shared among its students.
Griffith’s campuses boast a range of sporting and fitness facilities—including a world-class multisport complex at Nathan and the Gold Coast’s national-standard athletics track and aquatic centre—for the benefit of University students, staff and the local community.
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- +(61)75552 8800
- Location
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PARKLANDS DRIVE
SOUTHPORT
QUEENSLAND
QLD 4222
Australia
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