Since 2001, Australia has introduced more than 70 national security laws, more than any other country on earth, many of which intrude on press freedom. Without the restraint of an equivalent of the US First Amendment, national security considerations have trumped press freedom in ways that appear to reduce transparency and accountability in Australian governments. This project seeks to assess the impact of the legislation on the practice of public interest journalism in Australia.
Eligibility Criteria/ Scholarship Guidelines
To meet the Graduate School admissions requirements for a Ph.D., applicants must provide evidence of the following:
A bachelor’s degree with at least honors class IIA or equivalent from approved universities, which includes a relevant research component; or
A research master’s degree; or
A coursework master’s degree and an overall GPA (grade point average) equivalent to 5.65 on the 7-point UQ scale, which includes a relevant research component; or
A postgraduate degree of at least one year full-time equivalent with an overall GPA (grade point average) equivalent to 5.0 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with demonstrated research experience equivalent to honors IIA will be considered for Ph.D. entry on a case by case basis; or
A bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of documented appropriate research experience, including research publications.
Value
This scholarship grants $28,092 per annum which includes a Living stipend and Tuition fee.
Deadline
October 13
Validity
This scholarship is tenable for 3 years with the possibility of two 6-month extensions in approved circumstances.
Organization / Institution Name
The University of Queensland