2025 Macquarie University PhD on the Philosophy of Networks of Trust

This scholarship is intended to benefit a researcher in empirically-oriented philosophy. The PhD will engage in a philosophical reflection, empirical research using natural language, and epistemic network simulations. This current project will characterise the traits that make people resilient or vulnerable to unwarranted conspiracy theories, misinformation, disinformation, and slopaganda, as well as the structures of networks of trust and distrust that exacerbate or mitigate the manifestation of these traits.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2025
• Value$39,700 per annum
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorMacquarie University
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyMacquarie University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The scholarship comprises:

• a tuition fee offset/scholarship
• a living allowance stipend.

The value of each stipend scholarship is $39,700 per annum (full time, indexed) for four years.

Requirements

• This scholarship is available to eligible candidates to undertake a four-year MRes and PhD program.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Before submitting your application, submit an expression of interest to Mark Alfano at [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit Macquarie University scholarship webpage.