Bond University
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PhD in Business (Management): Leadership in Crisis and Organisational Resilience at Bond University Bond University in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Sep 1, 2026
Country
Australia
University
Bond University

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Bond University’s Bond Business School is inviting expressions of interest for a PhD in Business (Management) focused on leadership in crisis, organisational resilience, and extreme environments. The project examines how leaders navigate disruption, uncertainty, and adversity, and how crisis leadership shapes outcomes for leaders, followers, and organisations.
The doctoral project will be supervised by Professor Amy L. Kenworthy and Dr. Ahmad Siddiquei as co-Principal Supervisors. The successful candidate will join an established research team and contribute to scholarship in leadership, organisational behaviour, and organisational psychology, with opportunities to develop qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods expertise.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a Business or Commerce Master by Research, or a Bachelor of Commerce/Business with Honours; experience with a substantial research project (such as a Masters or Honours thesis); strong data analysis and academic writing skills; good interpersonal communication and teamwork; and project management/organisational skills. Desirable experience includes peer-reviewed publication, tutoring business students, and helping seek external funding.
Funding: Bond notes tuition fee waivers through the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents. The RTP also offers a limited number of living stipend scholarships, with a current full-time 2026 rate of AUD 34,315 per annum. Employment as a tutor or research assistant may also be available, and industry internship opportunities may be possible.
Location: the successful applicant must be based full-time at Bond University’s Gold Coast campus in Australia.
How to apply: submit an expression of interest via the Bond University application portal. Include the position number and title, a 2-page statement of interest, a 2-page statement addressing the selection criteria, a CV with two academic referees, academic transcripts, and an example of academic writing. The submission deadline is 1 September 2026.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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