Claire McLachlan

The University of Waikato is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship based at its Tauranga campus. The research project focuses on developing frameworks for supervisors to support postgraduate students who are researching confronting, sensitive, or dangerous topics. This opportunity is ideal for students passionate about educational research and interested in improving postgraduate supervision practices. The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr Kelly Glubb-Smith, Prof Claire McLachlan, and Senior Lecturer Katrina McChesney, all affiliated with the University of Waikato. The scholarship covers all tuition fees and provides a stipend, making it a financially accessible opportunity. Applicants should have a strong academic background in education or a related field and a keen interest in the topic. For more information and to apply, candidates should visit the provided links to the University of Waikato's website, where detailed instructions and further project information are available. The application deadline is December 28, 2024.

A fully funded PhD scholarship is available at the University of Waikato's Tauranga campus to investigate how supervisors can support postgraduate students researching confronting, sensitive, or dangerous topics, with the aim of developing frameworks for practice. The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr Kelly Glubb-Smith, Prof Claire McLachlan, and Katrina McChesney, all affiliated with the University of Waikato. The project is ideal for candidates interested in education, postgraduate supervision, and research methodologies involving sensitive subjects. Funding is fully provided, though specific details about the stipend or tuition coverage are not mentioned. Applicants should have a strong academic background relevant to PhD study in education or related fields. For application instructions and further details, candidates are directed to the provided link. The opportunity is based at a beautiful campus in Tauranga, New Zealand.

The University of Waikato in Tauranga, New Zealand, is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship focused on how supervisors can best support postgraduate students researching confronting, sensitive, or dangerous topics. The project aims to develop frameworks for practice in emotionally demanding, high-risk, or ethically complex research environments. Research themes include trauma (acute, vicarious, intergenerational), emotional distress, dangerous fieldwork, ethically complex environments, intersectional identities, and marginalised communities. The successful candidate will be supervised by an interdisciplinary team: Dr Katrina McChesney (inclusive education, trauma-informed approaches), Dr Kelly Glubb-Smith (social work, ethics, cultural responsiveness), and Professor Claire McLachlan (education leadership, trauma/burnout research). The scholarship provides a competitive stipend of up to NZD $30,000 per year for three years, with tuition and fees fully covered. Additional benefits include expert supervision, contribution to the growing field of trauma-informed and inclusive higher education, and the opportunity to graduate with a PhD by publication. Applicants must submit a single PDF containing a motivation letter, CV, academic transcripts, English test results (if required), a sample of prior academic writing, a three-page proposal, and contact details of two referees. International students must ensure their visa specifies Tauranga. Applications should be sent to Dr Katrina McChesney at [email protected]. The review period is from 1 September 2025 to 31 October 2025, with early submissions encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via video conferencing.

The University of Waikato is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship at its Tauranga campus, focusing on how supervisors can best support postgraduate students researching confronting, sensitive, or dangerous topics. The project aims to develop frameworks for practice in emotionally demanding, high-risk, or ethically complex research areas. Research themes include trauma (acute, vicarious, intergenerational), emotional distress, dangerous fieldwork, ethically complex environments, intersectional identities, and marginalised communities. The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr Katrina McChesney (inclusive education & trauma-informed approaches), Dr Kelly Glubb-Smith (social work, ethics, cultural responsiveness), and Professor Claire McLachlan (education leadership & trauma/burnout research), all affiliated with the University of Waikato. The scholarship provides a competitive stipend of up to NZD $30,000 per year, full tuition and fees coverage, interdisciplinary supervision, and the opportunity to graduate with a PhD by publication. Applicants must submit a single PDF including a motivation letter, CV, academic transcripts, English test results (if required), a sample of prior academic writing, a three-page proposal, and contact details of two referees. International students must ensure their visa specifies Tauranga. Applications are accepted from 1 September 2025 to 31 October 2025, with early submissions encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via video conferencing.