PhD Scholarship at La Trobe University: Research Opportunity on Family Violence Safety for First Nations and Culturally Diverse Families
La Trobe University offers a doctoral scholarship for research on domestic and family violence, cultural safety, and long-term family wellbeing as part of an Australian Research Council Discovery Project. The position provides $36,000 per year for 3.5 years of full-time study.
Overview
La Trobe University is offering a prestigious PhD scholarship for a doctoral researcher interested in family violence, family court systems, cultural safety, and long-term safety outcomes. The scholarship forms part of a major Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project examining how safety from domestic and family violence develops and changes for parents involved in family court litigation.
The successful candidate will investigate factors that help First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families move from high risk toward sustained safety. The position is based at La Trobe University and supported by experienced researchers from the University's Bouverie Centre, alongside cultural consultants and collaborators connected with the Australian family court system.
Benefits
- Scholarship stipend of $36,000 per year
- Funding provided for 3.5 years of full-time PhD study
- Supervision and mentorship from experienced multidisciplinary researchers
- Access to the research environment of La Trobe University's Bouverie Centre
- Opportunities to contribute to a major ARC-funded Discovery Project
Eligibility
- Available to domestic applicants only
- Particularly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who meet university PhD candidature requirements
- Suitable for applicants whose proposed research aligns with the project's focus on Indigenous and culturally diverse Australian families
- Relevant academic backgrounds may include nursing and health sciences, public health, social work, psychology, sociology, indigenous studies, family studies, social policy, criminology, law, child and family wellbeing, and domestic violence
How to Apply
Applicants must review La Trobe University's formal requirements for applying for a research degree and confirm their domestic applicant status. Candidates should prepare required application materials demonstrating their interest in family violence, family safety, or culturally responsive research, and explain how their background aligns with the proposed project.
To submit an application or review further details, visit the official application portal.
Deadline
The deadline is not explicitly stated in the available information. Prospective applicants are advised to confirm closing dates directly with La Trobe University or the project supervisor.