Are you passionate about media and communications? The University of Sydney is offering an exceptional Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Media and Communications, providing a remarkable opportunity for a PhD student in the School of Art, Communication, and English.
Scholarship Overview
This prestigious scholarship, valued at $38,217 per annum, is designed to support research in platform and digital media, focusing on the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery project, “Australian Experiences of Algorithmic Culture on TikTok.”
Benefits
- Stipend: $38,217 per annum for up to three years, contingent upon satisfactory academic performance.
- Research Project: Engage in the groundbreaking ARC Discovery project examining how algorithmic content recommendation on TikTok shapes everyday Australian cultural experiences.
Eligibility
To qualify for this scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled, intending to apply, or have a conditional or unconditional offer for a PhD within the School of Art, Communication, and English at the University of Sydney.
- Conduct research in platform or digital media.
- Hold an honours degree (first class or second class upper) or a master’s degree in media studies, communication, digital media, digital cultures, or related fields.
Application Method
Interested candidates should:
- Prepare their academic CV.
- Develop a personal statement demonstrating:
- Ability to move to Sydney to commence their study.
- Willingness to conduct embedded research at a Sydney creative agency for the first 12 months.
- Willingness to undertake research on TikTok.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently in the field.
- Submit their application: Apply here.
Application Deadline
- Open Date: 11 July 2024
- Close Date: 25 July 2024
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to advance your research career in media and communications. Apply by 25 July 2024 and take a significant step towards your academic and professional goals.
