PhD Scholarship in ‘Networks for Combating Social Isolation in Older Australians’

You will research the mechanisms through which computer-mediated collaborative networks can offer pathways to combat social isolation and promote integration and empowerment of older Australians.

Value and duration

$32,000 (plus fee waiver) per year for up to three years.

Number of scholarships available

One

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• have a bachelor degree in business or relevant discipline to the project (e.g. health, social sciences, psychology).
• meet RMIT’s entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy

Other eligibility criteria:

• completion of an honours or a postgraduate qualification in a business-related area is desirable, especially for those with a bachelor degree in a non-business area. Similarly a postgraduate qualification in health or ageing is desirable, especially for those with a bachelor degree in business.
• a minimum of 2 years experience working with the elderly population is preferred.

Open date

Applications are now open.

Close date

Applications close 8 September 2017.

Terms and conditions

RMIT's standard research scholarship terms and conditions (PDF 327KB 10p) will apply to this scholarship. However note the allowances for this scholarship are specifically $32,000 (plus fee waiver) per year for up to three years and the additional allowances stated in the terms and conditions (PDF 327KB 10p) are not applicable.