Degree type
PhD
Closing date
25 September 2023
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic / International
About the research project
Agriculture is a vital driver of Tasmania’s economic growth but the social, ecological, and economic sustainability of our food supply is at risk in a changing climate.
Government rhetoric of competitiveness aims to bring farmers in line with technological and economic models that emphasise expansion and profit in contrast to values of land stewardship and community participation. This project aims to understand how farmers and food producers are resisting this dominant framing by activating and communicating a shift in agricultural values and practices, with a strong focus on the relational mechanisms through which knowledge is disseminated to peers and the wider community.
Seeking to capture stories of innovation and change in rural communities in Tasmania and elsewhere, we encourage applicants to start from the proposition that landscapes are produced through public policies and long histories that are complex and specific to place. We recommend an ethnographic approach, including but not restricted to interviews and field visits with farmers, food producers, and their communities to understand intergenerational perspectives on the options and possibilities regarding land management and food production, and the ways in which this knowledge is interpreted and shared.
This project may have a part-time study option available. Some restrictions may apply. Please discuss your preference with the Supervisor and note your preferred study option when applying.
Primary Supervisor
Meet Prof Alana MannFunding
Applicants will be considered for a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) which, if successful, provides:
- a living allowance stipend of $31,500 per annum (2023 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.
As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.
Other funding opportunities and fees
For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit our Scholarships and fees on research degrees page.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.
Ensure your eligibility for the scholarship round by referring to our Key Dates.
Additional eligibility criteria specific to this project/scholarship:
- Applications are encouraged from persons with a background in Communications or related disciplines, or with a professional experience in fields aligned with the objectives of this project
- Applications are encouraged from persons with a background in Communications or related disciplines, or with a professional experience in fields aligned with the objectives of this project
- Applicants must be able to undertake the project on-campus
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Prof Alana Mann to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- In your application:
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
- Apply prior to 25 September 2023.
Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section of the Research Degrees website.
Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.
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