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.
This PhD scholarship is associated with the NSW and ACT Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Doctoral Training Centre (DTC), a collaborative initiative to build research capacity and sector leadership in DFSV. The scholarship supports a candidate to generate evidence and practical tools that will strengthen the identification of, and response to, DFSV across alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment settings in NSW and beyond.
Clients attending AOD services experience DFSV at rates exceeding the general population, yet DFSV remains systematically under-identified in these settings. AOD treatment represents a critical and underutilised opportunity for early identification and coordinated response.
The successful candidate will be embedded in an Integrated Knowledge Translation framework, with sector partners involved throughout the research process to ensure findings are relevant, usable, and scalable.
The supervisory team:
• Dr Laura Robinson (Primary Supervisor) - UOW Psychology
• Associate Professor Jacqui Cameron (Co-Supervisor) - UOW Social Work
• Dr Chloe Haynes (Co-Supervisor) - UOW Psychology
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
Student status: Current student, Future 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
Duration
3.5 years
Application process
To express your interest, email Laura Robinson (laura_robinson@uow.edu.au) with subject "PhD Scholarship” and attach:
- Academic transcripts
- CV (up to 2 pages, including qualifications, research experience, and contact details of two referees (at least one academic)
- Cover letter (max. one page) outlining your interest in the project and relevant experience
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview with the supervisory team.
Eligibility requirements
Domestic students who meet the entry requirements for a 榴莲视频app of 榴莲视频app Doctor of Philosophy and who:
- Hold an Honours Class 1 or honours with relevant research experience or Masters Research degree in Psychology/Social Work or relevant discipline
- Demonstrate academic excellence (e.g. high grades in Honours or research Masters)
- Can demonstrate significant research experience and leadership skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team research environment
- Are available to commence their research in July 2026
- Are an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or New Zealand citizen
Application closing date
30 June 2026
Contact information
Laura Robinson