Degree type
Masters by research
Closing date
1 June 2024
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic
About the research project
There has been a significant shift in models of environmental regulation in recent years, away from prescriptive 'command and control' techniques, towards market driven approaches. Key to these approaches are models of self-reporting and disclosure, especially the expectation that companies will report material financial risks posed by climate change and, more recently the degradation of natural systems, through the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures and the Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures.
These approaches are largely untested. A key concern is that these mechanisms focus primarily on the risks posed to the company, rather than the risks to climate and nature posed by the companies' activities. There is little evidence that proposed reporting standards adequately address risks to the environment and society caused by business activities in addition to risks to the business entity. This project has scope to explore different aspects of this problem. For example, it could examine whether the focus on materiality in disclosures has skewed reporting to focus more on business risk and less on non-financial social and environmental risks. It could also investigate the extent to which the 'greenwashing' phenomenon (and emerging blue washing), has set back the prevalence of disclosures of business impacts and commitments.
Primary Supervisor
Meet Dr Rachel BairdFunding
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.
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:
- Developed research skills
Additional desirable selection criteria specific to this project:
- Work experience in business management or business sustainability
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Dr Rachel Baird 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 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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