Flinders University 2025 PhD Scholarship: Tackling the Consumption of Sexual Violence on Screen

We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a PhD project as part of a larger Australian Research Council DECRA Fellowship entitled ‘Tackling the consumption of sexual violence on screen’, led by Assoc. Prof. Claire Henry.

The larger project looks at the regulation of sexual violence in screen media (film, television and video games) and how this has translated to online content. The project will contribute to research and policy addressing the escalating issue of the consumption of image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) and child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) online.

The project is based at Flinders University (principal supervisor Assoc. Prof. Claire Henry) and associate supervision will be provided by fellow academics in Screen or other discipline(s) as appropriate to the PhD project.

The full-time PhD candidate may be based in Adelaide or elsewhere in Australia – relocation to Adelaide is not required. The project will involve some domestic and international travel.

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• PhD Scholarship: Tackling the Consumption of Sexual Violence on Screen
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship: Tackling the Consumption of Sexual Violence on Screen
• Requirements for PhD Scholarship: Tackling the Consumption of Sexual Violence on Screen Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

PhD Scholarship: Tackling the Consumption of Sexual Violence on Screen

Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship: Tackling the Consumption of Sexual Violence on Screen

The three-year full-time scholarship includes:

• A stipend valued at $35,010.00 (2025 rate) tax free;
• A Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents; and
• Travel funding for project fieldwork and workshops within Australia and overseas.

Requirements for PhD Scholarship: Tackling the Consumption of Sexual Violence on Screen Qualification

To be eligible for the award of this scholarship a student must:

• Be an Australian citizen; or New Zealand citizen; or have been granted permanent resident status; and
• meet PhD admission requirements including: have an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8), including a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study achieving Distinction (75%) OR including evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant; and
• be available to commence as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University in semester 2, 2025.

International applicants who do not meet the above eligibility criteria cannot be considered.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Those who apply for the scholarship opportunity that have not already applied for admission to a relevant HDR must also apply. Instructions on how to apply for admission can be found here: https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/apply/apply-research-degree/how-to-apply

By lodging this separate application, applicants acknowledge:

• The ‘Supervisor confirmation’ must refer to the application for this scholarship
• The application for PhD admission will only be assessed where:
  • The applicant is successful in being awarded the scholarship 

Prior to submitting an application for the scholarship, prospective applicants are advised to contact the project lead, Assoc. Prof. Claire Henry via email ([email protected]) to discuss your interest and eligibility in the opportunity.  The project lead may invite you to apply and request a copy of your CV, a sample of previous research, a brief project proposal, and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and reasons for applying for the scholarship.

For more details, visit Flinders University Scholarship webpage