PhD Scholarship Opportunities in Transforming Initial Teacher Education for Social Impact at Monash University

PhD Scholarship Opportunities in Transforming Initial Teacher Education for Social Impact at Monash University

Monash University is offering two PhD scholarships aimed at transforming initial teacher education to promote social impact through equity, diversity, and inclusion. These scholarships are for full-time research at the Clayton or Peninsula campus, focusing on the cultural diversity of preservice teachers.

Key Details:

• Location: Clayton or Peninsula campus
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Duration: 3.5-year fixed-term appointment
• Remuneration: $35,013 AUD per annum (tax-free stipend), indexed plus allowances per RTP stipend scholarship conditions.

The Opportunity:

Monash Education invites applications for two PhD projects addressing the cultural diversity of preservice teachers. The projects explore:

• Preservice Teacher Diversity: Investigating the professional transition of preservice teachers (PSTs) from diverse backgrounds into their first year of teaching.
• Supervisors: Dr. Sun Yee Yip and Associate Professor Megan Adams.
• Participatory Action Research: Examining how preservice teachers and young people from culturally diverse backgrounds can learn from each other to enhance teacher education.
• Supervisors: Dr. Denise Chapman, Associate Professor Laura Alfrey, and Professor Jo Lampert.

Benefits

The PhD scholarship opportunities in "Transforming Initial Teacher Education for Social Impact" at Monash University offer several benefits:

1. Research Living Allowance: Scholars receive a tax-free stipend of AUD 35,013 per annum (2024 rate), which is indexed annually​ 

2. Full-time Research Opportunities: The scholarships support full-time PhD candidates who are dedicated to researching the cultural diversity of preservice teachers and their professional transitions

3. ​ Supervision by Leading Academics: Successful applicants will work under the guidance of experienced supervisors, including Dr. Sun Yee Yip, Associate Professor Megan Adams, Dr. Denise Chapman, Associate Professor Laura Alfrey, and Professor Jo Lampert​ 

4. Diverse and Inclusive Research Environment: The scholarship emphasizes promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within teacher education, addressing critical issues such as the representation of culturally diverse backgrounds in the teaching profession and the impact of recruitment efforts​ 

5. Participation in Cutting-edge Research Projects: Two specific research projects are offered:

   • Investigating the transition of preservice teachers from diverse backgrounds into their first year of teaching.
   • Using participatory action research to explore how cultural knowledge can enhance teacher education​

6. Merit-based Selection Process: Awardees are selected based on merit, ensuring that the most promising candidates are chosen for these impactful research projects​

Candidate Requirements:

Domestic candidates with a research master's or honors degree meeting PhD entry requirements at Monash University.

• Enroll full-time and on-campus.
• Not already hold a PhD.
• Have the necessary qualifications, such as a research masters or honours year to meet the selection requirements into the doctoral program (see Monash University PhD entry requirements)

Application Process:

Interested candidates must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) form online, detailing their proposed research topic.

Contact Information:

Enquiries: Faculty of Education Graduate Research Office, edu-gradresearch@monash.edu

For more information and to apply, please visit the Monash University Website

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