Building a more resilient and sustainable visitor economy: THRIVE 2030

Griffith University is Australia’s leading tourism university and is ranked No.1 in Australia and No.3 in the world in the most recent Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. It is one of only two universities in Australia to receive an ERA 5 by the Australia Research Council, indicating tourism research at Griffith University is well above world standards The Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT) is Australia’s largest tourism research institute with 42 academic members, 12 adjunct members and 31 PhD candidates from tourism and tourism-related disciplines, such as technology, economics, architecture, planning and environmental sciences. This industry collaborative PhD project shall be undertaken through a collaboration between Griffith University and their industry partner, Austrade.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. Applicants should have a background in conducting tourism studies. Moreover, you need to be able to work effectively with industry partners to solve real-world problems.

Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic applicants that have a minimum Honours 2A Bachelors’ degree or a Masters’ degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component.

Expressions of interest are also welcome from international applicants who are currently onshore and residing in Australia and can demonstrate a minimum Honours 2A Bachelors’ degree or a Masters’ degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component or equivalent.

The successful candidate would be expected to be based at the Gold Coast campus of Griffith University in Southport. They may also undertake an unpaid work-integrated-learning placement 1-2 days per week at the Austrade office in Brisbane City.

For further information on the program and eligibility requirements refer here . Applicants should read the Griffith Research Higher Degree Policy before applying.

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:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0

OR a minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE

OR a score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

This scholarship has a total annual value of $40,000.

This Stipend Scholarship is funded by Austrade and provides a living allowance of $30,000 per annum for up to three years. In addition the successful candidate will receive a $10,000 per annum top-up stipend from the Griffith Business School for up to three years.

Project funding to undertake the research, conference travel and incidentals are also provided. Project funding and in-kind support will come from both university and industry resources.

A successful international applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years (noting the onshore requirement mentioned previously). Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

As a scholarship holder, you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across campuses in South East Queensland. At Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our HDR candidates and invest in the skills of our people. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith’s strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

The PhD supervisor for this project is Associate Professor Sarah Gardiner . A second supervisor will be discussed with the applicant based on the project proposal. Potentially, an external PhD supervisor from Austrade might also be allocated.

Please do not select the “APPLY” button. All expressions of interest must be submitted to gift@griffith.edu.au containing:

• A research proposal that includes a project title, project summary (100 words), the rationale (brief review of relevant research in the field), statement of the principal focus of intended research, the significance of the study, intended methodology and project feasibility and anticipated project costs (2-3 pages).
• Academic transcript with evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about me section.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template .
• Names of two (2) referees.

Submitted documents will be reviewed by the selection panel, which includes academic supervisors as well as the industry supervisor(s) from the partnered company. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the selection panel.

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 9 am Monday 28 November 2022.

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online.