Scholarship

PhD scholarship in Enhancing Discoverability of Australian Children's TV in the Streaming Era

RMIT University Original Source
Award

A$35,886 - A$35,886

Deadline

Apr 01, 2026

Due in 30 days
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This PhD scholarship is attached to an Australian Research Council (ARC) Industry Fellowship project that will examine how children use streaming platforms to discover different types of screen entertainment content. The project seeks applicants with a background in media and communication/cultural studies and/or child development to undertake a PhD exploring how children use streaming video on demand platforms to watch screen entertainment. The research will involve conducting child audience research in collaboration with the Lead Chief Investigator Jessica Balanzategui. Expertise in children's media, streaming video platforms and/or screen audience/ethnographic research methods is preferred.

Duration 36 - 49 mo
1 award

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual
Organizations
academic

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv cover_letter research_proposal

Review process

Applicants must first contact Associate Professor Jessica Balanzategui to establish research alignment before submitting a 1-page cover letter, CV, and 2-page research proposal outlining title, research questions, significance, and methodology including a child audience research element.