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Gender-based violence in the context of work: Reporting, help-seeking and access to justice

The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp of ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵapp (UOW) invites applications from outstanding candidates for a funded PhD scholarship to undertake an interdisciplinary research project examining gender-based violence in the context of work, with a particular focus on how structurally disadvantaged workers experience reporting processes, help-seeking pathways and access to justice in NSW.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Society and Business

Study area: Law, Social Sciences & Advocacy

Student type: Domestic students

Scholarship amount: UOW Base Rate ($36,943 per annum for 2026)

Application closing date: 29 June 2026

Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Doctoral Training Centre PhD Scholarship

Receive a scholarship to undertake a PhD focused on strengthening practice at the intersection of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and alcohol and other drug treatment in Australia.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of Arts, Society and Business

Study area: Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy

Student type: Domestic students

Scholarship amount: UOW Base Rate ($36,943 per annum for 2026)

Other benefits:

• Access to DTC professional development, networking, and training events
• Supervision from an experienced interdisciplinary team across Psychology and Social Work
• Connections with collaborating sector partners

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

Navigating social media experiences with Australian families

This PhD investigates how Australian families experience social media and the impacts on children aged 8–17.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Society and Business

Study area: Education

Student type: Domestic students, International students

Scholarship amount: UOW Base Rate ($36,943 per annum for 2026)

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

International Postgraduate Tuition Awards (IPTA)

International Postgraduate Tuition Awards (IPTAs) are awarded to cover international HDR students' tuition fees in certain circumstances.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Study area: Accounting Finance & Economics, Chemistry, Communications & Media, Computer Science & Information Technology, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Health, Humanities & Social Inquiry, Law, Literature & Language, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy

Student type: International students

Scholarship amount: Tuition fees

Application closing date: Autumn open 4 January to 14 February | Spring open 1 June to 14 July – please note late applications will not be considered.

Indigenous-led adaptation to sea-level rise

This project will explore how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, values and principles can shape and lead planning on Country for adaptation to sea-level rise in south-east Australia.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Society and Business

Study area: Social Sciences & Advocacy

Student type: Domestic students, International students

Scholarship amount: Note: All scholarships are indexed annually

The successful candidate will receive a stipend of $53,608 (2026 rate) per year which will be indexed annually for the duration of the award.

Application closing date: 1 August 2026

Fulbright Future Scholarships

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission offers scholarships to Australian citizens across all career stages. Awardees take part in an academic and cultural exchange, pursuing research or study at a U.S. institution, experiencing life abroad and bringing back their knowledge and experience to share with their communities in Australia.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

Study area: Accounting Finance & Economics, Business, Chemistry, Communications & Media, Computer Science & Information Technology, Creative & Performing Arts, Education, Engineering, Environmental & Biological Science, Health, Humanities & Social Inquiry, Law, Literature & Language, Management, Marketing, Maths, Medical Science, Nursing, Physics, Psychology & Human Behaviour, Social Sciences & Advocacy

Student type: Domestic students

Scholarship amount: Awardees will receive funding for full tuition/visiting researcher expenses at a U.S. institution of their choice, as well as travel and living costs.

Application closing date: Applications are open from January to July each year.