Southern Cross University
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Southern Cross University PhD Scholarship
PhD Scholarship in Kinship Care and Higher Education Access at Southern Cross University Southern Cross University in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Education
Funding
Full-time PhD scholarship with a stipend over 3 years while undertaking research on improving outcomes for young people with kinship care experience. The post states that a full-time scholarship including a stipend over 3 years will be offered to the successful applicant.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Australia
University
Southern Cross University
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Southern Cross University offers PhD scholarships for research candidates, including funded project-based awards with a stipend for up to 3 years in Australia.
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About this position
Southern Cross University is offering a full-time PhD scholarship as part of an Australian Research Council Linkage project focused on kinship care and higher education access for young people with out-of-home care experience.
The project examines the barriers and facilitators influencing access to university, participation, and graduation for kinship-care experienced young people in Australia. It aims to generate practice-ready solutions that can improve belonging, identity, safety, wellbeing, and equitable access to higher education.
The research is led by Professor Lynne McPherson and involves a multidisciplinary team including Professor Stuart Barlo, Dr Kylie Day, Adjunct Professor Janise Mitchell, Dr Kelly Royds, Professor Kathomi Gatwiri, Emeritus Professor Robbie Gilligan, A/Prof Emily Hindman, and Dr Antonia Canosa. Partner organisations include the Centre for Excellence in Therapeutic Care, Australian Childhood Foundation, Anglicare Victoria, OzChild, CASPA, and other community organisations across NSW and Victoria.
Funding: the successful applicant will receive a stipend over 3 years. The post describes this as a full-time scholarship.
Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree with first-class Honours or Second Class First Division, or a Master’s by research in a relevant field such as Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Childhood Studies. Strong English communication skills are required, and non-native English speakers must meet Southern Cross University’s English language proficiency requirements. Experience or strong interest in out-of-home care, kinship care, child and youth wellbeing, or social justice-oriented research is preferred. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply: submit a CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the eligibility criteria, your interest in the project, and your research experience and/or aspirations. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. Contact Professor Lynne McPherson and Dr Antonia Canosa at [email protected].
Deadline: Friday 5 June 2026 at 5pm AEST.
Funding details
Full-time PhD scholarship with a stipend over 3 years while undertaking research on improving outcomes for young people with kinship care experience. The post states that a full-time scholarship including a stipend over 3 years will be offered to the successful applicant.
What's required
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree with first-class Honours or Second Class First Division, or a Master’s by research in a relevant field such as Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Childhood Studies. Applicants must have excellent oral and written English communication skills; if English is not their first language, they must meet Southern Cross University’s English Language Proficiency requirements. A strong interest in or experience related to out-of-home care, kinship care, child and youth wellbeing, or social justice-oriented research is required. Demonstrated research skills or clear potential for independent doctoral-level inquiry, plus a strong commitment to social equity, inclusion, ethically sensitive and collaborative research practice, are expected. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
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