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Fully Funded Research Opportunity in Youth & Gender Studies

Deakin University

Location
Australia

Eligibility Criteria • Must meet Deakin University PhD entry requirements • First-class honours degree or equivalent Master’s qualification with a significant research component • Demonstrated academic excellence and research capability • Ability to enrol full-time • Open primarily to domestic applicants (Australian citizens, permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens — confirm eligibility with the university) • Strong interest or background in gender studies, sociology, education, youth studies, media studies, or related disciplines

The Deakin University PhD Scholarship in Gender-Based Violence 2026 is a fully funded doctoral research opportunity designed for outstanding candidates interested in examining how young people engage with public discourse on gender-based violence (GBV).

This scholarship forms part of a broader Australian Research Council-funded project exploring how individuals aged 18–34 interpret, respond to, and emotionally engage with narratives surrounding GBV in media and public campaigns.

The selected PhD candidate will contribute to innovative qualitative research using methods such as digital storytelling, interviews, and participatory approaches. The research aims to strengthen prevention strategies, enhance public education frameworks, and inform policy responses to gender-based violence.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates passionate about youth studies, gender equity, social justice, education, and media engagement research.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must meet Deakin University PhD entry requirements

• First-class honours degree or equivalent Master’s qualification with a significant research component

• Demonstrated academic excellence and research capability

• Ability to enrol full-time

• Open primarily to domestic applicants (Australian citizens, permanent residents, or New Zealand citizens — confirm eligibility with the university)

• Strong interest or background in gender studies, sociology, education, youth studies, media studies, or related disciplines

Program Benefits
Funding package includes:

• Annual stipend of approximately AUD $37,450 (2026 rate, tax-exempt)

• Up to 3 years of financial support

• Tuition fee support through Deakin research scholarship schemes (where eligible)

• Supervision by leading researchers in gender and youth studies

• Opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant research project

Program Level
• Doctoral Degree (PhD)

Field of Study
• Gender Studies
• Sociology
• Youth Studies
• Education
• Media & Communication
• Social Policy

4 april 2026

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