2025 Preventing Indigenous Youth Sexual Violence and Abuse PhD Scholarship

This project is dedicated to addressing the urgent issue of youth sexual violence in the Toowoomba community through innovative, culturally grounded solutions. By collaborating closely with local Indigenous elders and community members, we aim to co-design impactful interventions using the co-creation (CBETM) framework. The goal is to develop, evaluate, and test solutions such as a bystander training initiative, a Safe and Respectful Relationship website and app, and a campaign tailored specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth. This project not only seeks to create positive behavioural change but also fosters a deeper understanding of community engagement and program evaluation.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 17, 2025
• Value$53,976 per annum(indexed)
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorGriffith University
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyGriffith University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• This scholarship has a potential annual stipend of up to $53,976 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see either the GUPRS Conditions of Award or GUIAPRS Conditions of Award for more information.
• A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

Requirements

• Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants with preference given to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent applicants, who identify themselves as such, and are accepted by the community with which they are associated with as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to a Bachelor Degree (AQF 8) with First Class Honours (Class I)/Second Class (division A) honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure.  For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

1. A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
2. A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
3. A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

Application Deadline

How To Apply

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Research  proposal
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a  copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
• Names of  two referees

Enquires: Contact Dr Jessica Harris ([email protected]) or Prof  Sharyn Rundle-Thiele ([email protected])

For more information, kindly visit Griffith University scholarship webpage.