University of Newcastle
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University of Newcastle PhD Scholarship
PhD Scholarship in Media Representation and Public Perception of RNA Vaccines and Therapeutics in Australia University of Newcastle in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
PhD scholarship funding of $38,938 per annum (2026 rate), indexed annually, for 3.5 years. Includes tuition fee scholarship, up to $1,500 relocation allowance, and Overseas Student Health Cover at single rate for an international candidate.
Country
Australia
University
University of Newcastle
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PhD Scholarship at the University of Newcastle, Australia in Media Representation & Public Perception of RNA Vaccines and Therapeutics in Australia.
This project examines how RNA vaccines and therapeutics have been portrayed in Australian media and how those messages shape public understanding, trust, and attitudes. The research sits at the intersection of strategic communication, sociology, public health messaging, and digital media analysis, with an emphasis on both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
The successful candidate will analyse major media coverage over the past decade and combine this with survey-based insights from Australian publics. The project is aligned with the NSW RNA Research & Training Network (NSW-RRTN), a NSW Government-supported collaborative initiative connecting universities and research institutes to strengthen RNA science and technology research, training, and workforce capability.
Funding: $38,938 per annum (2026 rate), indexed annually, for 3.5 years. The scholarship includes a tuition fee scholarship, up to $1,500 relocation allowance, and Overseas Student Health Cover at single rate for an international candidate.
Eligibility: Domestic and international students may apply. Applicants should hold a Bachelor degree with Honours (Class I or II Division I) or equivalent in communication, media studies, sociology, public health, psychology, or a related discipline. Experience with qualitative or quantitative methods, survey design, or media analysis is advantageous.
Supervision: Dr Elaine Xu, with co-supervisors A/Prof Caragh Brosnan and Dr Lex Xia.
How to apply: Interested applicants should email an expression of interest with academic transcripts, CV, a brief statement of research interests, and a proposal linked to the project to [email protected].
Funding details
PhD scholarship funding of $38,938 per annum (2026 rate), indexed annually, for 3.5 years. Includes tuition fee scholarship, up to $1,500 relocation allowance, and Overseas Student Health Cover at single rate for an international candidate.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree with Honours (Class I or II Division I) or equivalent in communication, media studies, sociology, public health, psychology, or a related discipline. Familiarity with qualitative or quantitative research methods, survey design, or media analysis is advantageous. Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility criteria for admission.
How to apply
Email Elaine Xu with your expression of interest, scanned academic transcripts, CV, a brief statement of research interests, and a proposal linking your background to the project. Use the Apply Now link on the scholarship page if directed to the application portal.
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