University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

PhD Scholarship - Local Government and Housing in Australia for the 21st Century

Award value: $26288 annually

Level of study: Postgraduate

Nationality: Australian and New Zealand

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the University of South Australia (UniSA) are each offering a PhD scholarship focused on how local governments can help find a solution to the challenge of providing affordable and appropriate housing for all Australians. The PhD scholarships will be attached to a three year research project - Local government and housing in Australia for the 21st century - funded by the Australian Research Council's (ARC) Linkage project. Working with 10 industry partners and other local governments across Australia, the successful candidates will have an opportunity to examine both the breadth of experience in local government in Australia while also examining a critical issue in considerable depth. One scholarship will be based at the Institute for Public Policy and Governance at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS:IPPG). UTS:IPPG is an active research institute with access to a wide range of research expertise. UTS:IPPG is dedicated to enhancing our knowledge of local government and its effectiveness, and addressing societal challenges and public policy issues. The second PhD scholarship is based at the University of South Australia's Business School. Both institutions have excellent facilities and strongly encourage a collegiate ethos. Candidates who have experience in the local government sector are strongly encouraged to apply.