Rachel Ong ViforJ

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Curtin University is advertising a PhD scholarship opportunity in housing economics and fertility outcomes . The project asks how housing challenges affect family formation and parenthood, and what the wider social and economic consequences are for Australia. The research will examine links between housing affordability, housing tenure, family-friendly housing, fertility intentions, timing of childbirth, and the total number of children born. It also aims to assess how housing policy can support fertility growth and reduce negative demographic and inequality effects. Ideal candidate: a PhD applicant with a strong interest in housing research, a background in economics or a related social science discipline, and strong quantitative skills. Familiarity with STATA or R is desirable. Applicants must meet Curtin University PhD entry requirements. Eligibility: this opportunity is open to domestic applicants only . The post says candidates based anywhere in Australia may discuss the opportunity with the supervisor. Funding: the preferred candidate may be considered for an RTP scholarship . Supervisor/announcer: Professor Rachel Ong ViforJ, John Curtin Distinguished Professor in Economics at Curtin University and Vice-Chair of the Asia-Pacific Network for Housing Research. How to apply: contact Professor Rachel ViforJ by email for enquiries, then submit an Expression of Interest during the Central Scholarship round. Application window: July 1–31, 2026.

PhD opportunity at Curtin University in Australia on the intergenerational transmission of homeownership and housing policy. The project is based at the Curtin School of Accounting, Economics, and Finance and is linked to ARC DECRA research, Passing the Keys: Homeownership Across Generations in Australia . The scholarship is fully funded and offers a $38,440 p.a. stipend (indexed annually) for up to 3.5 years . The research program will be tailored to the candidate’s interests, with a quantitative focus and optional opportunities to incorporate mixed methods . Eligibility: domestic, full-time applicants only. This is a PhD opening, not a postdoc or master’s call. How to apply: read the project page for details and apply via the linked Curtin page. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis , so candidates should apply as soon as possible. Relevant study areas include economics , business , housing policy , quantitative social science , and mixed methods research .