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Applications are invited by the University of Western Sydney?s newly-formed Institute for Culture and Society (ICS) (which incorporates the Centre for Cultural Research) for several PhD Scholarships. The ICS encourages theoretically-directed empirical research on the transformations in culture and society in the global era. The Institute is home to a number of internationally renowned scholars, contributing to the University of Western Sydney receiving the highest ranking for research quality ? well above world standard ? in Cultural Studies (Excellence in Research for Australia 2010).

Project Areas

Headed by Director, Distinguished Professor Ien Ang, and Research Director, Professor Tony Bennett, the ICS is especially interested in projects in the following areas:

Cities and Urban Cultures
Intercultural Dialogue and Transnational Culture
Institutions, Governance and Citizenship
Cultural Economy and Globalisation
Heritage, Environment and Society
Digital Research and Cultural Transformation
Australian Cultural Fields
Culture and Education

Eligibility Criteria

Good Bachelor Honours degree (Class 1 or 2.1), or equivalent qualifications and/or experience
Research or professional experience in a relevant field of humanities or social science

Candidates with backgrounds in cultural studies, sociology, anthropology, human geography, cultural history, media and communication studies, Asian studies and other disciplines are encouraged to apply
International students are welcome to apply

Value of Scholarship

Tax-free stipend of AUD$33,728 per annum (indexed annually) and a funded place in the doctoral degree.
Outstanding international applicants may be offered a tuition fee waiver.

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