Shaping university mobilities

Shaping university mobilities: mixed methods approaches to gauging access and accessibility to the University of Tasmania Hobart campuses

Degree type

PhD

Closing date

1 June 2024

Campus

Hobart

Citizenship requirement

Domestic

About the research project

Many universities are transforming campuses by responding to globally significant, locally specific environmental, economic, political, and social imperatives. The University of Tasmania is one such organisation and research is needed over three years to gauge how staff and students experience moving to and from locations around Greater Hobart to different parts of its city and suburban campuses. Such experiences are known to shape access to higher education and understanding the experiential and qualitative elements of mobilities is crucial for such ends. The doctoral study would be suitable for those interested in working at the interface of human geography, planning, and design and would lead to publications and academic or professional career outcomes.

Primary Supervisor

Meet Prof Elaine Stratford

Funding

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 $32,192 per annum (2024 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:

  • This work would best suit a domestic candidate.
  • 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.

Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:

  • Background in human geography and/or planning and/or design

Additional desirable selection criteria specific to this project:

  • Qualitative research, GIS, design, community engagement

Application process

  1. Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
  2. Contact Prof Elaine Stratford to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
  3. 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.
  4. Apply prior to 1 June 2024.

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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