PhD Scholarship in Cultural Perceptions and Practices of Grief in Media

We are seeking applicants interested in media studies, communication design, digital ethnography and codesign to undertake a PhD examining various forms of grief (from disenfranchised grief and ecogrief to anticipatory grief) and developing creative speculations and inventions around building awareness in public media culture.

We are seeking applicants interested in media studies, communication design, digital ethnography and codesign to undertake a PhD examining various forms of grief (from disenfranchised grief and ecogrief to anticipatory grief) and developing creative speculations and inventions around building awareness in public media culture.

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Value and duration

The University will fund the Scholarship for a fixed term of 3 years offering a stipend of $32,841 per annum pro rata (full-time study).

Number of scholarships

Two (2)

Eligibility

To be considered for the PhD Scholarship, applicants must hold or be currently completing a:  

• Master by research
• Master by coursework with a significant research component graded as high distinction, or equivalent
• Honours degree achieving first class honours
• 4 year bachelor degree achieving a GPA of 4 or equivalent (80% or above).

If you do not hold one of the above qualifications, you will only be considered for scholarship if you have previous publications or significant research experience. All other applicants will be considered ineligible.  

How to apply

Before applying for the Scholarship, contact Larissa Hjorth and establish if your research is aligned.

Further details on RMIT University’s research strategy can be found here . 

All applicants should email the following to Distinguished Professor Larissa Hjorth, larissa.hjorth@rmit.edu.au :

• a cover letter, this should detail alignment with research areas at RMIT,
• your Curriculum Vitae, and
• a two-page research proposal. The research proposal is a key part of the application process where applicants must demonstrate the value of their research and their suitability for scholarship selection. Your proposal should be divided under the following headings:
• Title and topic
• Research questions you plan to investigate in the context of existing research/literature in the area
• Significance and impact of the research
• Methodology/research tasks required to undertake the research. The methodology should include ethnographic and/or codesign components that engage participants in the experience of innovative digital museum content.

Opening date

1st October 2022

Closing date

Upon approval of a successful application

Further information

From disasters and climate change to pandemics, grief has become all-pervasive in contemporary life. Grief reflects our cultural and social values. Acknowledging the different types of grief can help us understand complex transitions in life and build resilience. Phenomena such as disenfranchised (unacknowledged) grief can lead to health (especially mental health) issues as well as trauma.

As one of the most ubiquitous devices that often reflects individual and cultural values, mobile media often play a crucial role in grief rituals. From Instagram eulogies to Twitter hashtags, we can learn a lot about how grief is experienced, articulated and shared. This project explores how grief is represented on mobile media as a reflection of Australian culture. It utilises mixed methods including creative practice to give visibility to the lived experiences and how grief can be deployed to bring publics together for greater resilience in times of growing uncertainty and change.

In sum, how grief can bring us together—rather than tearing us apart—as a nation.

Contact

Distinguished Professor Larissa Hjorth, larissa.hjorth@rmit.edu.au

The University will fund the Scholarship for a fixed term of 3 years offering a stipend of $32,841 per annum pro rata (full-time study).

The University will fund the Scholarship for a fixed term of 3 years offering a stipend of $32,841 per annum pro rata (full-time study).

Two (2)

Two (2)

To be considered for the PhD Scholarship, applicants must hold or be currently completing a:  

• Master by research
• Master by coursework with a significant research component graded as high distinction, or equivalent
• Honours degree achieving first class honours
• 4 year bachelor degree achieving a GPA of 4 or equivalent (80% or above).

If you do not hold one of the above qualifications, you will only be considered for scholarship if you have previous publications or significant research experience. All other applicants will be considered ineligible.  

To be considered for the PhD Scholarship, applicants must hold or be currently completing a:  

• Master by research
• Master by coursework with a significant research component graded as high distinction, or equivalent
• Honours degree achieving first class honours
• 4 year bachelor degree achieving a GPA of 4 or equivalent (80% or above).

If you do not hold one of the above qualifications, you will only be considered for scholarship if you have previous publications or significant research experience. All other applicants will be considered ineligible.  

Before applying for the Scholarship, contact Larissa Hjorth and establish if your research is aligned.

Further details on RMIT University’s research strategy can be found here . 

All applicants should email the following to Distinguished Professor Larissa Hjorth, larissa.hjorth@rmit.edu.au :

• a cover letter, this should detail alignment with research areas at RMIT,
• your Curriculum Vitae, and
• a two-page research proposal. The research proposal is a key part of the application process where applicants must demonstrate the value of their research and their suitability for scholarship selection. Your proposal should be divided under the following headings:
• Title and topic
• Research questions you plan to investigate in the context of existing research/literature in the area
• Significance and impact of the research
• Methodology/research tasks required to undertake the research. The methodology should include ethnographic and/or codesign components that engage participants in the experience of innovative digital museum content.

Before applying for the Scholarship, contact Larissa Hjorth and establish if your research is aligned.

Further details on RMIT University’s research strategy can be found here . 

All applicants should email the following to Distinguished Professor Larissa Hjorth, larissa.hjorth@rmit.edu.au :

• a cover letter, this should detail alignment with research areas at RMIT,
• your Curriculum Vitae, and
• a two-page research proposal. The research proposal is a key part of the application process where applicants must demonstrate the value of their research and their suitability for scholarship selection. Your proposal should be divided under the following headings:
• Title and topic
• Research questions you plan to investigate in the context of existing research/literature in the area
• Significance and impact of the research
• Methodology/research tasks required to undertake the research. The methodology should include ethnographic and/or codesign components that engage participants in the experience of innovative digital museum content.

1st October 2022

1st October 2022

Upon approval of a successful application

Upon approval of a successful application

From disasters and climate change to pandemics, grief has become all-pervasive in contemporary life. Grief reflects our cultural and social values. Acknowledging the different types of grief can help us understand complex transitions in life and build resilience. Phenomena such as disenfranchised (unacknowledged) grief can lead to health (especially mental health) issues as well as trauma.

As one of the most ubiquitous devices that often reflects individual and cultural values, mobile media often play a crucial role in grief rituals. From Instagram eulogies to Twitter hashtags, we can learn a lot about how grief is experienced, articulated and shared. This project explores how grief is represented on mobile media as a reflection of Australian culture. It utilises mixed methods including creative practice to give visibility to the lived experiences and how grief can be deployed to bring publics together for greater resilience in times of growing uncertainty and change.

In sum, how grief can bring us together—rather than tearing us apart—as a nation.

From disasters and climate change to pandemics, grief has become all-pervasive in contemporary life. Grief reflects our cultural and social values. Acknowledging the different types of grief can help us understand complex transitions in life and build resilience. Phenomena such as disenfranchised (unacknowledged) grief can lead to health (especially mental health) issues as well as trauma.

As one of the most ubiquitous devices that often reflects individual and cultural values, mobile media often play a crucial role in grief rituals. From Instagram eulogies to Twitter hashtags, we can learn a lot about how grief is experienced, articulated and shared. This project explores how grief is represented on mobile media as a reflection of Australian culture. It utilises mixed methods including creative practice to give visibility to the lived experiences and how grief can be deployed to bring publics together for greater resilience in times of growing uncertainty and change.

In sum, how grief can bring us together—rather than tearing us apart—as a nation.

Distinguished Professor Larissa Hjorth, larissa.hjorth@rmit.edu.au

Distinguished Professor Larissa Hjorth, larissa.hjorth@rmit.edu.au