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Australia's Number 1 Tourism Research University

Griffith University is Australia’s leading tourism university and is ranked No.1 in Australia and No.4 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, indicating tourism research at Griffith University is well above world standards.

Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT) is Australia’s largest tourism research institute with over 130 academic, adjunct and PhD members from tourism and tourism-related disciplines, such as technology, economics, architecture, planning and environmental sciences.

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Research clusters

Climate change action

The Climate Change Action cluster brings together tourism and climate change experts who aim to help tourism businesses, destinations, governments, and regional organisations to reduce climate change risk. This outcome is achieved by decarbonising tourism-related operations in line with the Paris Agreement and successfully adapting to mitigate the increasing impact of climate change. Our researchers have expertise in the following areas:

• Carbon footprint analysis : We comprehensively analyse destinations and recommend carbon footprint mitigation strategies.
• Impact assessment : We assess tourism’s vulnerability to climate change impacts and provide recommendations to address them.
• Policy analysis : We evaluate the integration of tourism and climate change policies and how to improve them. Climate change governance: We analyse tourism governance effectiveness to address climate change, including the enabling environment.
• Climate change strategies : We identify climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies that help balance the impact of tourism on the environment and broadly contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Our recent projects include:

• Calculating carbon emissions and development of future emission scenarios for some Australian destinations
• Identifying holistic climate risk reduction strategies in Vanuatu
• Informing tourism governance to intensify climate change action
• Developing a project plan for decarbonising tourism in the Whitsundays
• Reviewing climate science and policy in Australasia

Climate Change Action cluster members actively participate in international science review panels such as the Executive Board of the Tourism Panel on Climate Change and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Their works inform policy recommendations and contribute to advancing science-based climate action across the global tourism system.

Ongoing projects

Greening Hotels

Sustainable Tourism in Developing Countries

Events and sports management

The Institute’s events and sport management cluster have several exciting new projects underway for 2023. Many of our projects leverage opportunities to strategically inform the planning, delivery, and legacies of the upcoming Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Some examples of these projects currently underway include:

• Major Events Gold Coast funded a consultancy project to develop a new major events strategic direction for Gold Coast .
• Our researchers are currently working on optimising the operations of major events and enhancing the visitor experience. Through an interdisciplinary team comprising other Griffith University researchers, they are developing a scorecard tool through observational data collected at two major Gold Coast events in 2022.
• Queensland Tourism Industry Council funded a project to develop Queensland’s COVID -safe event framework.

In the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Institute is currently involved in a project to advance athlete and coach access to high-performance sports services in developing countries.

Ongoing Projects

Events Strategy for the GC

Rural Volunteering Roadmap

Resilient Events

Resilient and sustainable tourism

The Institute engages and mobilises the input of local communities, tourism businesses and tourists in peripheral regions of Australia to develop peak tourist experiences with exceptional potential to inspire repeat visits and recommendations. This research cluster aims to help foster more resilient and sustainable communities and businesses by generating significant new sources of tourism-related employment and revenue. Innovative outcomes, co-created with local communities, assist regional destinations in implementing successful co-creative tourism aligned with their unique cultural and geographical circumstances.

We have various disciplinary experts from tourism, planning, experience design, technology, architecture, and economics. Our rigorous and robust approach delivers high-quality, innovative applied solutions. Our researchers have brought over $13 million to our Queensland partners since 2016. Our services include:

• Tourism master plans
• Tourism strategic plans
• Tourism operational plans
• Tourism grant writing
• Tourism infrastructure project management
• Tourism workforce training
• Community development community
• Small business mentoring
• Tourism internships
• Assistance to tourism eco-certification

Regional Tourism Research

Bushfire Stories

Pacific Islands

Future of aviation

Aviation plays a significant role in tourism development, especially in geographically isolated countries like Australia and New Zealand. However, it faces several challenges caused by external factors and events (natural disasters, global pandemics, and economic and social instabilities). In addition, aviation has been one of the last sectors to convert to zero emissions.

The Future of Aviation cluster researchers hold expertise on various sub-topics related to this broad field of research (i.e., carbon reduction in aviation, air travel passenger behaviour, air transport regulation, airports and global cities, and air route development).

Our researchers are focused on air transport management and airport operations and conducted several industry-relevant research and consultancy work in collaboration with long-lasting partners in Australia, including Brisbane Airport Corporation, Gold Coast Airport, and Adelaide Airport. Some examples of past work projects involve:

• Passenger behaviour and shopping preferences research to support intelligent business decisions regarding car parking and retail
• Visitor experience and travel dispersal
• Passenger satisfaction
• Stakeholder engagement in air route development, particularly the role of leadership and governance.

The Institute also seeks to develop innovative solutions toward achieving sustainable development and zero-carbon objectives by researching sustainable, regenerative, and low-carbon technologies. Our researchers are founders and facilitators of the Aviation Reimagined online seminar series featuring industry leaders, policymakers and researchers sharing their insights about transitioning to a low-carbon future for aviation. Their extensive work created multiple opportunities, such as:

• Involvement with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Alliance of Australia and New Zealand to create a collaborative environment to advance sustainable aviation fuel production, policy, education and marketing in Australia and New Zealand
• Participation at the Steering Committee for Boeing-funded CSIRO research and production of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Roadmap - Examining Australia’s potential role in the APAC region
• The Climate Ready Initiative to support Skytrans Airlines towards their journey to “jet zero”.

Aviation Reimagined

The “Aviation Reimagined” series brought together leading global experts to debate research, innovation and policies supporting decarbonising the aviation sector. Some topics include Aviation Net Zero, Policy Leadership, Technology Developments, Aircraft of Tomorrow and Transforming our airports.

Rethinking Aviation

Visitor and economy data

The Visitor Economy Data Analytics and Indicators is a new research cluster at the Institute. This cluster pulls together researchers specialising in understanding visitor perceptions and behaviour and more efficient data-driven management of attractions and destinations. Our team has a wealth of experience in government, industry, and academia. We have assisted our partners in policy advice, Big Data, and data mining, measuring the economic value of tourism, developing tourist experience and planning, and consuming and evaluating tourism systems, specifically:

• Economic impact assessments on tourism expenditure of domestic, inbound, and outbound visitors
• Development and training on tourism satellite accounts
• Cost-benefit analysis in understanding tourism’s economic, social, and environmental impact
• Understanding visitor statistics and predicting future trends
• Visitor behaviour and movement tracking using Big Data
• Analysing destination strategic plans
• Feasibility testing and evidence-based expert advice to design and develop innovative tourism experiences

Current projects in this space include collaborations with domestic and international government entities and academic institutions to review international tourism data hubs, develop frameworks for analysing destination performance and identify appropriate indicators and their measures to assess performance.

Tourism Mobility

Specialist areas

Tourism and Hospitality Workforce

Our expertise includes tourism and hospitality (and broader frontline service) workforce planning, policy, and workplace design and practices, especially about youth employment, skills and career development, employee well-being, Generation Z, and talent management. We work closely with the government, industry practitioners, experts in other institutions and other stakeholders, locally and internationally, to pursue a more sustainable and empowered future workforce. Examples of recent projects include the development of a new performance management system for a large national organisation and a written submission and presentation to the National Youth Commission Australia.

First Nations Tourism

First Nations tourism in Queensland is in a strong position to leverage the opportunities that will be forthcoming as planning for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games gains momentum. Now is the time to “embrace the profound economic value and global cultural significance of Indigenous Tourism” ( NITAG , 2020:1) as the profile and awareness of First Nations tourism in Queensland and across Australia strengthens and grows in significance. Now is the time to leverage the unique selling points of Queensland First Nations tourism experiences which are many and varied, representing both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures. Now is the time for First Nations tourism in Queensland to shine as ‘All tourism at its heart, is Indigenous tourism’ ( NITAG , 2020:1).

Accessible Tourism

Our researchers are interested in partnering with people with lived experience to uncover and transform the environments, systems, and services that disadvantage people with a disability. During earlier work in this specialist area, we partnered with people with disabilities to uncover and understand the positive and the negative experiences. In the Year of Accessible Tourism, we look forward to partnering with citizens, advocacy groups, government, and industry to develop and implement solutions that promote sustainable and positive experiences.

Griffith Institute for Tourism Biosensor Lab

In 2023, GIFT upgraded its biosensor lab, comprising revolutionary technology that uses human behaviour metrics to gather tourism data, including virtual reality eye-tracking, screen-based eye-tracking, mobile eye-tracking glasses, facial expression analysis, and skin conductance. The lab features excellent tools to leverage the insights offered by eye tracking and facial expression analysis while maintaining high mobility and flexibility.

Leading tourism experts

We bring together research staff across a broad range of specialty areas including planning, marketing, property and investment, technology, architecture, economics, climate change and more.

Our Advisory Board provides strategic advice to the Institute regarding research activities, strategic direction, ways to forge partnerships in the tourism sector and improve its links with industry and government.

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Research and publications

We aim to undertake and disseminate groundbreaking research in tourism to effect academic and external impact. Our research strives to connect to specialist knowledge and expertise to drive innovation in the tourism sector.

Accordingly, our research programs and strategic partnerships are designed to ensure high industry and policy relevance, while producing innovative, quality research.

We provide innovative solutions for sustainable tourism, offering consultancy services to businesses, destinations, and communities. Our expertise spans practical research, big data management, and sustainable planning in the face of climate change. With a strong network in the industry and with regulators, our timely advice considers economic, social, and environmental impacts for successful and sustainable projects.

If you’d like find out more about our services, please contact us.

Tourism planning

We bring together researchers and consultants who work with tourism planning organisations to deliver Master Plans or other more specific tourism policy, in particular in relation to sustainable tourism. Our researchers understand the need to assess policies and have the appropriate skills to undertake robust evaluations. Our consultants are seeking to understand the full depth of challenges and opportunities at a tourist destination to avoid ‘easy fixes’ that result in sub-optimal long term benefits.

Economic modelling

Economic modelling is an art that requires a passion to deduce essential solutions to complex reality. Our modelling team is dedicated to bridging the gaps between the complex world we face and the decisions we make, for a better future. Challenging problems entail proper tools to understand the past behaviours, inform today’s decisions and predict tomorrow. We can cater for all, with our modelling experiences across all fields in econometrics, forecasting and the computable general equilibrium modelling technique.

Data mining

Researchers at the Institute has access to a range of national and international databases that enable them to integrate large data and extract tourism-specific intelligence. Researchers draw additional expertise from the Big Data laboratory at Griffith University. We have advanced skills in various types of statistical analysis and modelling, always pushing the boundaries to bring latest scientific understanding into tailored analytics.

Market research

Working closely with a range of tourism organisations, The Institute is known to deliver independent and robust market research on consumer trends, travel motivations and service expectations. Methods used include surveys, interviews and focus groups, but also more innovative approaches such as eye tracking, biophysical responses to stimuli and social media mining. Our researchers do not take mainstream trends as a given but aspire to deliver more sophisticated insights specific to the context of each client.

Risk and vulnerability assessment

Our researchers have experience in undertaking vulnerability assessments of tourism communities in Asia Pacific, in particular related to natural hazards and climate change impacts. Building on two decades of research and a deep understanding of how tourism links with other sectors and the environment, our researchers can help businesses and destinations future proof their operations

The Institute provides a range of services, including practical and research-based training for industry professionals in Australia and overseas. Training programs can be tailored to particular needs, drawing upon the world-class expertise of tourism academics, finance, economic modelling, tourism satellite accounts, town planning, information technology and other areas. Training courses build on our extensive teaching, applied research and practical industry experience.

Bespoke advice

We have worked successfully with small tourism operators to develop innovative products, especially for emerging markets from China. Several innovative research approaches are used, including action research, participatory approaches and various qualitative techniques.

Partnerships

Working with organisations at the state and federal level, as well as building partnerships with businesses and not-for-profit organisations are of great importance to the research undertaken at Griffith Institute For Tourism. Engagement ranges from joint research projects to outreach activities and media events, and research targeted at specific tourism regions in Australia.

• Beijing International Studies University, CN
• Beijing Union University and the editorial team of Tourism Tribune, CN
• China Tourism Academy, CN
• Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, CN
• Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK
• Hunan Normal University, CN
• Institute of Policy Studies, Colombo, SL
• Jiao tong University, CN
• Lincoln University, NZ
• Qatar University, QT
• Queensland University of Technology, AU
• Shanghai Normal University, CN
• University of Hawai’i, US
• University of Queensland, AU
• University of Southern Denmark, DM
• University of Surrey, UK
• University of Waterloo, CA
• Australian Rivers Institute
• Cities Research Institute
• Environmental Futures Institute
• Griffith Centre for Sustainable Enterprise
• Griffith Climate Change Response Program
• Griffith Film School
• School of Information Communication Technology
• Smart Water Research Centre
• Griffith Tourism Confucius Institute
• Griffith Asia Institute
• Global Trade Policy Analysis Project network
• Pacific Asia Travel Association
• United Nations World Tourism Organisation
• World Travel and Tourism Council
• Air New Zealand
• Amadeus IT Group
• Chrystal Creek Meadows
• City of Gold Coast
• City of Sydney
• Murweh Shire Council
• Get Wet Surf, Gold Coast
• Gold Coast Tourism
• Queensland Airports Ltd
• Queensland Tourism Industry Council
• Star Entertainment Group
• Study Gold Coast
• Sustainable Destination Partnership
• Surfers Paradise Alliance
• Tourism Australia
• Tourism Events Queensland
• Tourism Research Australia
• Yugambeh Museum

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Doctor of Philosophy

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an internationally recognised graduate research program that will enable you to become an independent researcher. 

With the guidance of an advisory team, you'll undertake a research project, produce an 80,000-word thesis and complete an oral examination.

A PhD takes 3 to 4 years full-time. Under guidance, you'll develop advanced research skills and knowledge in your chosen field.

The thesis is a substantial document that makes an original contribution to your field of research. Your thesis may involve an alternate format .

You'll need a strong academic background and you may need to submit a research proposal and other documents to support your application. About 1,000 PhD candidates join UQ each year researching a wide range of topics.

Research at UQ

UQ is one of Australia’s top research-intensive universities. Our research makes an impact on the world's cultural, environmental, economic and social challenges.

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Program highlights

• Be inspired and challenged to explore new ideas and develop greater understanding of complex questions with leading researchers.
• Access premier resources including one of Australia’s largest libraries, with more than 2 million physical resources and 116,800+ journal subscriptions.
• Foster and improve your skills through the Career Development Framework, created with industry.
• Learn from researchers whose work addresses national and global cultural, environmental, economic and social challenges.

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Supervision

You have to find and contact a thesis supervisor before you apply

This supervisor will support, guide and mentor you through your research, and can introduce you to professional networks that will start your career.

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3-Minute Thesis

The showcase event for research candidates is the 3-Minute Thesis (3MT). 

3MT is held each spring.

Learn more about the 3MT

Career development

UQ offers a range of development opportunities via the Career Development Framework (CDF) to help you develop portable skills for any career or industry.

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Studying at UQ gave me the flexibility to expand my knowledge across different areas of science outside of my chosen specialty. Keeping my scientific and translational skills broad has allowed me to adapt to different environments and opportunities throughout my career.

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Entry requirements, gpa equivalent.

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA you need to be considered for this program.

Meeting the GPA requirement doesn’t guarantee admission.

Academic entry requirements

You have to prove you are prepared for PhD study. You do this by showing you:

• have completed some research experience
• have completed an approved university degree  and
• can meet the English language requirements.

Approved degrees

An approved degree needs to be:

• in an area relevant to your proposed PhD project and
• completed no more than 10 years ago.

You need one of the following approved degrees to apply for a PhD:

• Master of Philosophy (or another research master’s degree); or
• Bachelor’s degree from an approved university with at least honours class IIA or equivalent; or
• Coursework master’s degree with an overall grade point average of 5.65 on the 7-point UQ scale which includes relevant research experience, approved by the dean; or
• Postgraduate degree (at least one year full-time or equivalent) with an overall grade point average of 5 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with demonstrated research experience equivalent to honours class IIA will be considered on a case-by-case basis; or
• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of relevant research experience , including research publications.

Research experience

You'll meet the requirements for admission into a PhD in terms of 'research preparedness' if you can provide evidence that you've planned and executed project work and/or a body of research with some independence.

To demonstrate this, we'll ask you to provide one of the following:

• with completed courses that aim to develop research skills (minimum value of #1 unit e.g. 50 per cent of a #2 unit course), and/or
• the completion of a supervised research project that includes an individually graded written report with a combined minimum course volume equal to #4 units at UQ.
• Scholarly papers involving a substantial contribution as an author, appearing in recognised academic journals or in volumes published by recognised academic publishers.
• Research or technical reports prepared for industry, government or business, which adhere to the broad conventions of academic publishing (i.e. contain an up-to-date review of relevant literature, a description of relevant research methods and an evaluation of results, etc.) and which identify you as a significant contributor.
• A portfolio of published creative work together with published critical discussion of some or all of that work, or of a comparable body of work by others, and which demonstrates your development of a scholarly approach to creative work as research investigation.
• Demonstrable industry or work experience where you can demonstrate that you have planned and executed a project, working with a high level of independence.

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Doctor of Philosophy are eligible to apply for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

This program has two CRICOS codes:

• 0100213 – Architecture, creative arts, education, health, information technology, management and commerce, mathematical sciences, social and cultural studies
• 0100214 – Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science

Discuss your proposed project with us to determine which CRICOS code is most relevant for your visa application.

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Additional entry requirements

Many departments will have additional entry requirements and may request documents to support your application, such as a research proposal. You should discuss these additional requirements with your potential thesis supervisor.

Additional application information

Minimum English language proficiency requirements apply, please refer to the English proficiency policy .

English language requirements

There are a few ways you can meet our English language requirements. If you sit a test, the following scores are needed for PhD admission:

Read our English language requirements

Scholarships

There are several types of PhD scholarship:

• tuition fee scholarship : this covers the fees charged by UQ for PhD study
• living stipend scholarship: this is a   fortnightly payment (or stipend) to support your daily expenses
• top-up scholarship: may be provided by external organisations, supervisors, or philanthropic donations. When awarded, they provide an additional payment on top of a living stipend scholarship. They cannot be held without a living stipend scholarship.

Each year, we award more than 600 scholarships to attract and support the highest quality higher degree by research applicants.

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University scholarships

UQ scholarships include:

• Graduate School Scholarships
• Graduate School Tuition Fees Scholarship
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarships
• Earmarked Scholarships
• The Graduate School Scholarship

Other scholarships

Throughout the year we advertise a range of other research scholarships, including top-up scholarships, travel grants and external scholarships, including:

• Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

How to apply for a scholarship

You can apply for many scholarships using the same form as your PhD application. External scholarships might have different ways to apply. 

Our Scholarships website explains how to apply for each scholarship. If you are applying for a non-UQ scholarship, outcome dates may vary.

Fees and costs

Tuition fees.

Your fees will vary according to your academic field, study load and whether you study internally or remotely.

Learn more about postgraduate research fees

Research costs

The department you enrol with will meet all necessary costs for your project, including:

• resource and facility costs: at UQ, which may include other organisations in Australia or overseas
• travel costs: to complete fieldwork, collect data, or to visit libraries or other repositories
• coursework costs: for courses studied outside the department
• relevant training: in particular methodologies or techniques.

How to apply

Before you apply, 1. check your eligibility.

Check your eligibility by reviewing the entry requirements for UQ's Higher Degrees by Research. If applying for a scholarship, check the scholarship's eligibility and important dates.

2. Approach a potential supervisor or find a project

You'll either need to find:

• a supervisor in your field who will support your proposed project.  Identify a researcher .
• a project you can join that suits your interests.  See available projects .

If you're choosing a researcher, you'll need to find one with relevant expertise and get agreement to support your PhD and project.

Many departments will require additional information to make a decision around your motivation, understanding, commitment, and financial support required.

They may request documents to support your application, such as a research proposal. You should discuss these additional requirements with your potential thesis supervisor.

3. Gather your documents

You will need to compile the necessary documents. We will accept scanned copies of original documents, but you will have to keep all original documents for the duration of your studies.

Upload all documents as PDFs and name your files like this: LASTNAME_firstname_document-name.pdf

If any of your documents is in a language other than English, you will need to send both the original document and an official translation.

Send the following documents with your application:

An academic CV assists us to determine your readiness to commence a higher degree by research. For the purposes of this application, your academic CV should be current (i.e. no more than 6 months old) and include information under the following headings:

Personal details

• your full name
• your contact details (phone number, email address, city and country of residence)
• nationality
• languages spoken and proficiency level for each
• your ORCID ID or other research output identifier (such as Google Scholar) if you have one (see the ORCID ID and research identifiers information provided by UQ Library).

As the purpose of this academic CV is to determine your academic suitability for a higher degree by research program at UQ and your competitiveness against other applicants, we only require information that is of direct relevance to our decision-making processes. With this in mind, please do not include the following in your academic CV:

• photographs/head shot
• marital status
• driver’s license
• date of birth/age
• hobbies and interests.

Educational qualifications and academic awards

List each of your formal educational qualifications in reverse chronological order (i.e. with the most recent formal educational qualification listed first). For each qualification, include:

• the commencing and end dates (month and year) for the qualification
• the full title of the qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Arts instead of B.A.)
• the institution attended and the enrolling school/administrative unit
• the city and country where the institution is located
• your Grade Point Average (GPA) for the overall qualification
• any academic achievement awards (e.g. Dean’s awards, subject prizes, University medals, thesis prizes etc.) received for the qualification
• if a research thesis was part of the qualification, include the title and word length of your dissertation.

As part of your application, please submit academic transcripts and degree certificates for each educational qualification you list.

Please do not include:

• high school qualifications
• the individual subjects/courses undertaken throughout your qualifications or the grades awarded for these
• training courses/professional development activities not resulting in a formal qualification.

Professional affiliations and memberships

List any professional/disciplinary associations or committees that you a member of and include:

• the commencing and end date (in years) for the affiliation/membership
• the name of the professional association or committee
• your membership type (e.g. student member, affiliate member, full member etc.) or role (e.g. committee member, secretary, president etc.).

Employment history

List each of your previous employment roles in reverse chronological order (i.e. with the most recent/current employment listed first) and include:

• the commencing and end dates (month and year) for the employment
• the title of each position
• the name of the employing organisation, the city, and country where you were based
• your main duties or accountabilities in that role, providing detailed information on any research-related activities
• any achievements during that role that are relevant to your proposed field of research .

Other research experience

List any voluntary, unpaid, or extra-curricular research-related projects or experiences you have undertaken (e.g. summer research projects, internships etc.) and include:

• the commencing and end dates (month and year) of the experience
• the name of the organisation, the city, and country where you were based

Research outputs

In reverse chronological order (i.e. the most recent output first) list your research outputs,  including for example research published or accepted for publication, research reports, and research by creative practice.

If needed, use sub-headings to separate refereed journal articles, published conference proceedings, edited book chapters, books, creative works, industry reports, invited papers, patents, media commentary, conference presentations and posters, invited talks etc. If applicable, use additional sub-headings to indicate if outputs are published , accepted for publication (but not yet in print), or (submitted but) under review .

Do not include any outputs/publications that are ‘in preparation’ .

For all research outputs, include:

• the output/publication reference using an official bibliographical style (such as Turabian/Chicago, APA, Harvard), including listing all authors in the order that they appear in the work with your name in bold
• the Digital Object Identifier (DOI), PubMed Identifier (PMID), International Standard Book Number (ISBN) or URL where applicable
• the standing of the journal or conference and the impact of the work (e.g. impact factors, citations and other metrics indicators)
• relevant indicators of national or international significance
• rejection rates for the outlet etc.
• how much of the original research you were responsible for (i.e. what was your role in the conception and design of the project and how involved were you in the analysis and interpretation of the research data on which the publication is based?)
• the extent to which you authored the paper.

Research grants and relevant awards

Include only those research grants and relevant awards that you have received at the time of making your application (i.e. do not list grants or awards that you applied for and did not receive or are awaiting a decision on). For each research grant/award, include:

• the name of the granting/awarding body and the country in which they are based
• the name of the grant/award
• the year(s) in which the grant was active or the year in which the award was made
• the amount of the research grant/award
• if relevant (e.g. for research grants), the title of your application.

Applicants from creative and professional-based disciplines may also include non-research grants and awards related to their creative or professional practice.

Research achievements relative to opportunity (optional)

In recognition of the diverse personal and professional pathways that applicants have experienced, you are invited to provide information ( maximum 200 words ) to contextualise your research outputs and achievements, relative to the opportunities that you have had to participate in research-related activities.

This section of the CV is optional and should only be included if you believe there are factors relevant to your research achievements that you would like the selection panels to know. Examples of factors include (but are not limited to):

• study/career disruptions due to illness, caregiving, natural disasters etc.
• non-linear academic or career progression, or a change in career direction
• reduced ability to take up research-related opportunities (e.g. attend conferences) due to caregiving responsibilities.

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Please provide us with two referees who can comment on your academic work. For each referee, include their:

• honorific and name
• employing organisation and the city and country where they are located
• contact details, including office address, telephone, fax and email (preferably an institutional, rather than private, email address)
• an indication of the capacity in which you know this person (e.g. were they a lecturer or thesis supervisor, an employer, how long you’ve known them etc.). 

If possible, please include at least one:

• senior person (preferably your supervisor or the head of your organisational unit) closely associated with your current work, and
• person who is not a member of your proposed advisory panel/supervisory team.

Formatting and document specifications

We recommend that you use the below formatting settings to improve the readability of your CV:

• margins of at least 1.5 centimetres
• single line spacing
• no smaller than 12 point Times New Roman font (or equivalent)
• left justify text (not full justify)
• include your name and page number on each page
• be consistent in your formatting and spelling throughout
• limit the use of bold, underline, italics, and multiple font types.

Please proofread your CV carefully before uploading it to your application.

Save as a PDF and name your file: LASTNAME_firstname_CV.pdf

There is no page limit to your academic CV – it can be as long as required to include the information requested here.

Please include in your CV all the headings listed above – if you do not have any content to add for a particular heading please list ‘None to date’ under that heading .

An academic CV for employment purposes within Australia would not include the information requested here outlining your three most significant publications or your research achievements relative to opportunity. It would, however, include information about professional and service activities undertaken and may include a summary of your relevant research/teaching interest areas and skill sets – this information is not required in the CV you submit here for application to an HDR program.

This should show all study you have undertaken since secondary school, whether complete or incomplete, including the institution grading scale. The grading scale is often found on the final page or the reverse page; be sure to include all pages.

An academic transcript can also be called an:

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• diploma supplement
• statement of learning
• record of achievement.

A degree certificate is a legal document, imprinted with a university seal. It should state the name of your qualification and areas of study.

Include all degree certificates (testamurs) for post-secondary study with your application. If you studied in China, you must provide a:

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• graduate statement/certificate.

All applicants have to prove they can meet English language requirements . Any test scores have to be valid at your proposed commencement date.

Include a copy of the information page (with your photo) in your passport. This will verify your identity and ensure we can make offers correctly.

Include the contact details of two referees who will support your application. These referees will need to provide insight into your research experience.

We will contact your referees for a report, but you will need to enter their details into the application form.

Other documentation, originals or certified copies, may be required depending on your individual circumstances, for example:

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• proof of citizenship, if you are not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand by birth
• evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status
• previous research program information .

If you don't provide us with all documents it will take us longer to process your application. Your start date might then be delayed, or you might miss an admission or scholarship deadline. 

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Once you have prepared your application and contacted a potential supervisor, use the online application form to apply. Your application can only be assessed once your referees have responded to us, and all outstanding documents and school/institute endorsements have been received.

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The agreed start date will be included on your Confirmation of Enrolment.

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The agreed start date will be included on your offer of admission.

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Micromobility (electric scooters, bikes, rickshaws etc) provides benefits as well as challenges for the tourism industry, planning authorities and communities. 

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Identifying air travellers' carbon offsetting preferences and behaviour, and how this changes over time. What motivational drivers can be used to better communicate to consumers and encourage carbon offsetting? This research will help the aviation industry and carbon offset companies to increase consumer adoption levels, and ultimately help to reduce emissions.

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In experimental studies we are testing the effectiveness of infrastructural changes and communication messages on tourists' behaviour with environmental implications, such as water use in hotel rooms in litres and electricity use in kWh. Using successful approaches will create significant change by making the tourism industry more environmentally sustainable.

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Using a range of physiological, cognitive and self-report measures, we are investigating the restorative effects of short breaks, vacations and corporate retreats. The findings will contribute to both individual well-being and the sustainability of the tourism industry.

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We are world-leading in the improvement of market segmentation methodology which is fundamental to understanding tourist behaviour. Recently we identified the existence of a large segment of hybrid tourists who display extreme variability in vacation patterns and are less predictable than traditional segments, thus challenging the future of tourist market segmentation.

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Using innovative methodological techniques such as eye-tracking and psycho- physiological measurement tools we are seeking to understand the impact that crises such as terrorism and natural disasters have on tourist behaviour. Our research will assist destinations that are subject to both ongoing and one-off events to recover their brand image and encourage visitation.

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These studies help to understand how tourism organisations and tourists perceive and behave toward risks such as crises, natural disasters and safety issues. They also try to understand the psychological factors that influence risk perceptions and behaviour. This assists tourism businesses and destinations to better prepare and manage risks, and also helps government and industry to develop more effective communications to improve tourist safety.

What makes travel meaningful?

For many people, vacations and travel contribute to quality of life, and provide a source of life satisfaction. In this research we are exploring the processes through which people make meaning of their vacation experiences. The findings will help policy-makers and marketers understand tourism’s contribution to individual well-being.

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Quantitativ​e and qualitative research addressing barriers, facilitators and patterns of technology adoption both at the individual and organizational levels complemented by studies on use behaviours allows us to understand and anticipate impacts of existing and emerging technologies on tourism experiences and the tourism industry.

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The anzac story and national identity.

This research explores the role of the Anzac story, interpreted at museums and heritage sites, in helping new and established Australians to develop their sense of national identity. It will enable sites to provide powerful and effective experiences, encouraging visitors to reflect on what it means to be Australian in a multicultural society.

ANZAC Museum and Heritage Experiences

This study aimed to identify the aspects of interpretive experiences at museums and heritage sites that facilitate identity-building and best meet the needs of visitors in today’s multicultural society. The research was conducted at the Australian War Memorial (Canberra) and ANZAC commemorative site (Gallipoli).

Zoo and aquarium visitor behaviour

We are testing the effectiveness of various interventions designed to improve the impact of a zoo or aquarium visit on the adoption of conservation behaviour.  As over 700 million people visit zoos and aquariums each year, small improvements can have a large effect on the well-being of the planet.

Translating​ Zoo Visitors' Behaviour

This project extends and improves the effectiveness of zoo conservation education initiatives by developing post-visit web-based learning experiences.  It also aimed to enable zoos to play a greater role in developing an environmentally literate society, motivate collective action for wildlife conservation and measure achievement of mission objectives.

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This website, designed in 2006, provides staff of tourist attractions with the knowledge and skills to develop, evaluate and improve their interpretive facilities. While each section is designed to stand alone, we recommend that you work through them in the order they are presented. The text is supported by exercises that reinforce the concepts discussed - we suggest you take time to complete these as they will clarify the content and help you develop skills in sign design and evaluation.

Tourism Workforce Development

Tourism workers and employers.

With both conceptual and empirical studies we investigate the tourism worker, including organisational practices, occupational issues and demographic factors.  We highlight the importance, yet neglect, of tourism workforce research and seek theoretical and applied solutions affecting change to trenchant employment issues.

Foodie tourism behaviour

Food tourism is a rapidly growing and studied phenomena yet the travel behaviours of foodies is little understood. By developing customised authenticity and involvement scales and finely tuned segmentation instruments, our work will inform changes in the way destinations develop, package and market their food assets.

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A strong creative sector can boost economies and have a significant social impact on society. The creative ecosystem continues to evolve due to health, environmental, social and political changes, and artistic and creative industries are critical to developing a society that is culturally diverse and socially inclusive.

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• Responding to the impact of COVID-19 on the creative and tourism sectors.

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RSP saw the opportunity to not only nurture creativity and develop workforce-ready artists, but also invest back into their state of origin. Since this partnerships inception in 2015, approximately 30 UniSA alumni are currently employed at RSP and over 120 graduates working in industry. 

“Course delivery at RSP is more than just learning technical skills, we value add to the students’ experience here by incorporating master classes, resume, show reel and interview tips. Our goal is to make the students’ learning as immersive as possible and be studio ready, and I think we’ve successfully achieved that.”

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Professor Ian O'Boyle Director, CERM Performance Indicators

As a housing researcher I work collaboratively with industry to create new housing typologies across infill, density, diversity, ageing in place, suburbia, heritage and character. One challenge faced by councils today is how to retain low scale, leafy and character-filled suburbs, while increasing housing numbers and avoiding gentrification and lack of housing variety. So together with industry, including the SA Planning Commission and Unley, Burnside, Walkerville and Prospect councils, we applied my Bluefield Housing model, to deliver new small-scale cohousing solutions located around shared gardens. Dr Damian Madigan

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Admission requirements.

To qualify for admission to a PhD, applicants must:

• Possess a degree equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from the University with first-class Honours or second-class Honours, first division, or
• Possess a degree equivalent to a Master’s degree from the University, with a Relevant Research Component, or
• Submit other evidence of relevant professional qualifications and experience, or research experience, to satisfy the Dean (Graduate Studies) that the applicant possesses a level of relevant research experience equivalent to an award in either clause (4)a or (4)b; and satisfy such additional requirements for admission to a PhD candidature, if any, as may be prescribed by the Dean (Graduate Studies).

All candidates are expected to be proficient in English comprehension and expression.

3 year six months full time equivalent.

A Doctoral Thesis must embody all of the below:

• Reviewing literature in a critical and focused manner;
• Deploying analytic, comparative and critically reflective skills as appropriate;
• Gathering and analysing material and interpreting results in an informed and competent manner;
• Utilising and justifying appropriate methodologies, techniques and processes;
• Make an original and significant contribution to knowledge and understanding in the field;
• Demonstrate a high-level capacity for independent research.

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Domestic students:

Eligible applicants can apply for a Research Training Program supported place. This will provide a tuition fee offset funded by the Australian Government's Research Training Program. Southern Cross University will then supplement this cost to cover the full program tuition fees.

If unsuccessful in obtaining a Research Training Program place, students may be required to pay fees.

Applications are considered on a case by case basis and the process can be highly competitive.

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Course fees for International Students are $30,000 per annum, unless a tuition fee waiver has been approved as per the below detailed information. 

A request for a tuition fee offset can only be approved by the Dean, Graduate School providing there is support from the Principal Supervisor, DHDRT and Associate Dean (Research) For a request to be considered, the following criteria need to be considered:

• Academic quality of the student is of high standing;
• Appropriate level of English proficiency (International English Language Test Score (IELTS) Academic (or equivalent) with a minimum 7.0 in Writing and no other band less than 6.5);
• Expected research outcomes, quality of project and how it fits with the Supervisory team research areas;
• Whether the Faculty and Supervisory team have the resources and facilities to support the project;
• If the HDR applicant is not on a scholarship, evidence must be provided that they can support themselves during their candidature.

The Dean, Graduate School, will assess the request according to these criteria together with the application for admission to candidature and will seek further clarification if the above-mentioned criteria are not satisfied. If the tuition fee offset is approved by the Dean, this is recorded in the Student Administration System and conveyed to the student in the letter of offer for admission to candidature.

Tuition Fee Offsets that are not approved will mean the applicant will be required to pay full fees. If it is not obvious that the HDR applicant’s project will enhance the research output of the University and that of the Supervisory team, fees will apply.

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Studying abroad in Australia has a lot more to offer than sun, sea and sand. With world-class research centres and internationally ranked universities, the country is also a vibrant hub for research and scholarship.

Australian universities carry out pioneering work in ecology, renewable energy, antibiotic therapy and more. So, whether you want to study marsupials or medicine, Australia is a place where your PhD could really make a difference. And you can still go surfing too!

Why study a PhD in Australia?

• Internationally renowned research – 15 of Australia's world leading universities rank in the global top 250.
• Generous funding options – It's unlikely you'll have to pay for your entire PhD out of your own pocket. Many PhD scholarships and other funding opportunities are available from universities and the Australian Government.
• Unique PhD opportunities – From Marine Biology at the Great Barrier Reef to Anthropology at Uluru, some doctoral research can only be completed in Australia.
• Generous post-study visas – Australia values its PhD graduates. Your doctorate could allow you to live and work in the country for at least four years.
• No viva – Not keen on the thought of defending your thesis during an oral exam? It's quite common for Australian doctorates to be assessed without the traditional PhD viva voce .

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Our research is driven by the big picture. The University of Sydney is home to leading researchers who are finding solutions to the world's most pressing issues by changing the way they look at them. 

We are home to 90 world‑renowned multidisciplinary research and teaching centres that tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges, such as health, climate change and food security. These centres include the Charles Perkins Centre, the Brain and Mind Centre ,  The University of Sydney Nano Institute , the Sydney Policy Lab , the Sydney Environment Institute , and the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre .

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• can be a gateway to study at a PhD level
• is usually one to two years full-time or two to four years part-time*
• is awarded based on a supervised thesis, which makes a substantial contribution to the knowledge of the subject concerned.

*Part-time is not available to international student visa holders.

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A PhD at Sydney:

• is our premier research award and the highest qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework
• comprises of independent research and writing on an approved topic toward a thesis for examination
• may be undertaken in all faculties and divisions, or across disciplines
• is usually 3.5 years of full-time or seven years of part-time* study.

If you’re interested in a Joint PhD program, you need to follow the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) application steps 1-3. In addition, your proposed supervisor will need to complete a proposal to negotiate a student agreement form. If accepted, you will also be required to sign an individual student agreement. After your student agreement is finalised, you will then be sent an application form for the Joint PhD program.

Please refer to the University's Dual and Joint Degree Policy for full policy details.

Download our  Joint PhD programs factsheet (pdf, 116KB)  to learn more.

Professional doctorate

A professional doctorate at Sydney:

• allows candidates to pursue rigorous scholarship alongside advancing their practice in many fields
• is usually three to four years of full-time or six to eight years of part-time* study.

Internship opportunities

Grow professionally and academically through a paid 3-6 month internship with an industry partner as you complete your degree.

The University of Sydney has partnered with  Australian Postgraduate Research Intern (APR.Intern)  to provide domestic and international HDR students with internship opportunities  in a range of sectors and disciplines.

A paid internship will allow you to:

• Develop competencies that will contribute to your research
• Gain industry experience, develop skills and build networks
• Enhance your employability
• Earn additional income

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HDR coursework is mandatory for some of our research degrees. HDR coursework adds to your researcher toolkit so you can graduate with a robust set of skills, for a career in academia or industry.

Your faculty may elect to define certain units of study as mandatory for a given degree, or define any other studies as required by the progress evaluation panel of the research project. Refer to the relevant course in the  handbook .  

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Getting started, do i need prior research experience.

Yes, all HDR courses require prior research experience. This is because HDR courses are largely self-driven, requiring pre-requisite research, time and project management skills.

If I have no prior research experience how can I get started?

If you do not have any previous research experience, there are ways to gain what you need. Both the one-year honours and masters by coursework degrees containing substantial research components are great pathways into research. These courses will allow you to gain the research skills necessary to apply for the PhD.

What is the difference between a Master of Philosophy/Research and a PhD?

The PhD is our premier research award and the highest qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework. The PhD is usually three years full-time or six years part-time.

The Master of Philosophy/Research is usually one to two years full-time or four years part-time (part-time is available to domestic students only). A PhD thesis is generally around 80,000 words while a master’s thesis is 50,000 words.

How do I find a supervisor?

To browse through the profiles of our researchers and learn about their current and past research, please refer to Find a Researcher . Here, you will also be able to access the publications lists and contact details of our researchers. 

My research idea crosses two disciplines – is this a problem?

No. Interdisciplinary research is highly regarded in the world of academia and working across disciplines can be very beneficial in developing and demonstrating different analytical skills. Working on research from two perspectives can also offer insight that you would not be able to achieve from one discipline perspective.

What are the English language requirements for a PhD?

Please check your  course page  for the requirements of each course. Generally, the English requirements are between 6.0 to 7.0 IELTS overall or equivalent in other accepted English proficiency tests.

How much do HDR courses cost?

There are no course fees for domestic students – fees are covered by the government Research Training Program (RTP) fee offset. However, fees apply to international students. Please refer to the  course page  for fee details.

What scholarships are available?

We have one of the largest research schemes in Australia. Opportunities include the Australian government-funded Research Training Program (RTP) stipend scholarships, and the University of Sydney and faculty-specific awards. Explore your options .

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Do i have to undertake hdr coursework.

It depends on your degree. Your faculty may define certain units of study as mandatory for a given degree. Where this is not the case, you may still have the opportunity to complete units of study that you find useful to support your learning and research. 

Can I transfer from the Master of Philosophy into a PhD?

It is possible for students to move to the PhD after the first year of study, if you have made satisfactory progress and if the transfer is approved by your Faculty. It is important to inform your supervisor of your plans early so that you can work on a timeline together to achieve this goal.

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Am i able to work while studying my hdr course full-time.

Yes, you can work during your PhD. How many hours you take on is at your own discretion, and you must ensure that you still allow time for the completion of your research. International HDR students can generally work more hours than coursework students. Please check your individual visa for specific restrictions.

Will the university employ me during my PhD?

There are sometimes opportunities for PhD candidates to engage in paid employment at the University, but this is not guaranteed and is dependent on the Faculty/Department. If opportunities do arise, they may be in the form of teaching, marking, acting as a research assistant, or other roles.

What support services are available to research students?

There is extensive support for research students at Sydney, including 100+ multidisciplinary research and teaching centres.

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How to apply.

If you are interested in pursuing a PhD with the School of Marketing (UNSW Business), then you will need to receive an Invitation to Apply from the school’s Postgraduate Research Coordinator . 

To receive an Invitation to Apply, you should 1) self-assess your eligibility, and 2) then submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). Details of what to include in your EOI can be found here .

About the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Marketing

UNSW’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Marketing will prepare you to become a globally focused and socially engaged research leader . You’ll be joining a cohort of high-achieving research students in tackling modern-day challenges at the forefront of Marketing, working alongside leaders in the field (ranked 44th in the world, QS Subject Rankings , 2022). This is your opportunity to become integrated into the UNSW Business School’s community of scholars.    

Most admitted students will enter the pathway program, the Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies (MPDBS). If you are invited to apply for Direct Entry into a PhD, either before or after successful completion of the MPDBS, then the minimum time commitment is 35-40 hours per week for 3-4 years (full time) or 15 hours a week (part time).

You’ll first undertake rigorous coursework covering theory, empirical evidence, and research methods. As part of the program, you’ll also be involved in research projects from an early stage. This research training will equip you with the skills required to identify, analyse, and solve problems in the field.

You’ll then pursue independent research under the supervision of high-profile UNSW academics, culminating in a doctoral thesis. Your PhD thesis will showcase your research skills and enable you to make an original contribution to the field of Marketing. 

There will also be exciting opportunities throughout to interact with industry leaders, and to develop your teaching portfolio. The training is geared toward preparing you for a career in academia, although other career paths (e.g., consulting, government, industry, non-profit) are also enabled.

Linked Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies (MPDBS) + PhD

Although a few students may be invited to apply for Direct Entry into our PhD program, most applicants are invited to first complete our Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies (MPDBS).

The MPDBS is a one-year pathway for students wanting to undertake a PhD in the UNSW Business School. The MPDBS is a fully funded program, which includes a tuition waiver and stipend (of ~A$37K) for all accepted applicants. This degree constitutes one year of advanced coursework including a research project. Upon completion of the MPDBS, the vast majority of students have historically gone on to our PhD with a scholarship covering tuition and a stipend (~ A$47K).

The MPDBS gives students an extra year to develop their research skills and to find a match with appropriate supervisors. 

The application processes for both the PhD and the Linked MPDBS + PhD are identical as shown in How to Apply .

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Year one: master of pre-doctoral business studies (mpdbs).

The first year of study is designed to provide a rigorous foundation to conduct independent research. You’ll learn a range of methodologies and build your communication and presentation skills.

Your first year of coursework will cover fundamental qualitative and quantitative research methods. You’ll also start developing key research skills such as identifying, framing, presenting and writing academic contributions. You’ll work as a research assistant on faculty research projects and start working on your own research as your skills develop.

The first year will help you identify your potential thesis supervisor for the PhD component of the program. Upon successful completion of the first year, you’ll be awarded a Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies. An overview of the first year is presented below. Please visit the  UNSW Handbook  for full course structure details.

• Program Core Course:  COMM8100
• Stream Core Course:  MARK8996
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• Program Core Course:  COMM8101  or  COMM8102
• Stream Core Course: Research Assistance Work
• Program Core Course:  COMM8103
• Stream Core Course:  MARK8995
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During the second year, you’ll continue in the Marketing stream with a further year of advanced coursework.

You are recommended to complete the MARK8992 – Seminar in Consumer Behaviour course. You’ll choose up to four additional research courses from a range of electives in consultation with your supervisor and PGRC.

Your second year is also when you’ll identify your thesis topic with your supervisor. You’ll engage in literature review and research design and present your research proposal to the School at the end of the year.

Years Three – Four: Original Research & Your Doctoral Thesis

The final two years of the program are focused on conducting full-time research and completing your doctoral thesis. This is your opportunity to address some of the biggest challenges in Marketing and make a significant contribution to knowledge in the field. Your research will offer new critical thinking and withstand critical analysis from expert researchers in the area.

The UNSW Business School ranks 34th worldwide for Business & Management Studies.

An increasing number of PhD graduates find employment in business, government, and the non-profit sector. Nineteen of the largest ASX companies have PhD graduates on their senior executive teams.

Your Career Opportunities

Your PhD will set you on the path to a career in a premier research institution, anywhere in the world. We have students continue with their career development in top Australian universities including Monash University, UNSW, University of Queensland, Macquarie University, Queensland University of Technology, and University of Technology Sydney as well as leading overseas universities such as University of Pittsburgh, US, Can Tho University, Vietnam, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, and Renmin University, China. Throughout your research degree, you’ll also have many opportunities to develop your teaching portfolio.

Beyond academia, there’s also significant demand in the private and public sectors for people with deep knowledge and sound research and analytical skills*.

Whether you’re looking to pursue a career in academia, or take your research skills out to industry, a PhD in Marketing from UNSW will get you there.

*Source:  2019 Advancing Australia’s Knowledge Economy Report

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The UTS Industry Doctorate Program helps organisations and professionals cultivate the expertise and deep innovative capabilities to become industry leaders.

The UTS Industry Doctorate Program (IDP) prepares you to create change as a leader in your field. The IDP is a collaborative research project between an industry partner, an employee or student, and UTS. The industry partner defines the research problem and the professional or student is the primary researcher, supported by the academic rigor of UTS’s world-class experts.

IDP-trained researchers learn to scan horizons for future disruptions, create evidence-driven solutions, and build competitive advantage in their sector. From robotics to data to social change, the IDP prepares organisations and professionals for the future by delivering new solutions to challenging problems.

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Timeframe: The IDP is a 3–4 year PhD program, with agreed project deliverables back to the organisation.

Deliverables: An IDP isn’t limited to a traditional thesis: it could include a variety of tangible deliverables like a patent, algorithm, policy proposal, or business model.

Cohorts: The IDP can be done as an individual learner, but a cohort allows the organisation to develop a team approach to the problem space, deepen in-house expertise, and ensure innovations have sustainable internal support.

Eligibility: There’s no limit on the kinds of organisations that need expert skills, innovation and evidence-driven change. The IDP is open to:

IDP partners have included the construction, conservation, finance, natural resources, pharmaceutical, shipping and transport, professional sports, technology, and government sectors.

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• cultural or community-sector partners

Learners need to meet UTS’s admissions requirements (which can take professional experience into account).

This is a unique action-research PhD program that’s about creating career expertise among future leaders and innovators. We know collaboration is key to solving the increasingly complex and wicked problems we face. Distinguished Professor Martin Loosemore, UTS

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We wanted an institution that was recognised for both its quality of research and appreciation of innovation—UTS really fit the bill. Dr. Claire Treadgold, Starlight Foundation

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• mentoring from global experts
• full access to all UTS graduate research facilities and resources
• internationally-recognised prestigious qualification
• keep your salary

I loved the PhD. It's the best thing I've done with my career. Louise O'Flynn, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service 

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• Financial support: A research support fee of $5,000/year (for non-lab-based research) or $10,000/year (for lab-based research)

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• Time: on average, a PhD supervisor invests 100 hours/year in mentoring and advising a research student
• Facilities: UTS offers a range of advanced research facilities including Tech Lab, the Biologics Innovation Facility, Protospace, and the Data Arena, as well as over 40 research centres 
• Professional development: UTS researchers have access to extensive development and training opportunities, from publishing to entrepreneurship to project management
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• Up to $1,500 per learner to attend external development activities through the Industry Researcher Development Program

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Potential UTS PhD students, current first-year PhD students, academic staff, and industry partners are also eligible to apply for the  National Industry PhD Program  (opens external website). This program connects talented first-year PhD candidates and universities with highly capable industry professionals to undertake a co-designed research project.

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• will spend 20%-50% of their time with the Industry Partner
• will receive a minimum RTP $46k stipend
• will undertake a training program totalling 12 weeks
• can be a new or early PhD candidate (within the first 12 months) and can be international or domestic. The candidate is not expected to pay any fees.
• will spend 20%-50% of their time at UTS
• the government will pay a $41K subsidy to the employer
• the employer will keep the student as a full-time employee and support them for the duration of their candidature by maintaining their salary and benefits

Applying to the National Industry PhD Program:  Applications are submitted by UTS on behalf of the student and industry partner. Please  contact the Graduate Research School  to start the application process, or with any other questions about this program. 

The application assesses the project rather than the candidate; it's possible to apply without an identified candidate. There will be multiple intakes for this program in 2023. To apply for this program you must submit an application form and a letter of intent to GRS. For more information on this program please contact the Graduate Research School .

Ready to future-proof? Contact the Graduate Research School  when you want to talk about solving the grand challenge facing your field. 

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Students in Isenberg’s PhD program in hospitality and tourism management engage in research that furthers society’s understanding of the unique industry.

From uncovering the environmental, social and economic impacts of tourism to investigating theories and models of services marketing and management, students use their time at Isenberg to make powerful connections between ideas, introduce thoughtful and provoking analysis, and contribute scholarly research.

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The hospitality and tourism industry lends itself to fascinating and revealing research about society, the economy and the marketplace. Our PhD program in Hotel and Tourism Management (HTM) gives students the time and resources to delve into the industry, to engage in rigorous research, and to publish their findings.

Our PhD graduates become top scholars, professors and researchers at the leading hospitality and tourism programs in the US and abroad. Our graduates are successful because our program offers:

• One-on-one mentoring and advising by renowned faculty.  Students will work closely with faculty on multiple research projects. 
• The opportunity to specialize in one focus area.  Our concentrations include marketing/consumer behavior, leadership, information technology and social media, operational research and finance.
• Real-world preparation   for careers in academia.  All candidates teach graduate-level classes at Isenberg and have 100% responsibility in their classrooms.

Additionally, students in our program also graduate with a PhD in Management, making them more marketable in the job field and more knowledgeable in the classroom.

While our program is rigorous and highly selective, our learning environment is collaborative and supportive. We welcome applicants who are self-motivated, committed, and independent initiators and team players.

Irem Onder Neuhofer Associate Professor and PhD Coordinator

Isenberg’s PhD in hospitality and tourism management is a full-time, residential program that prepares candidates for academic careers in hospitality and tourism. The program develops strong research skills that enable graduates to conduct and publish scholarly research with competence and confidence.

Students can study any area of interest that applies to hospitality and tourism and gain real-world teaching experience that allows them to excel in university teaching in their areas of interest.

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• Service Experience Management
• Impact and Performance Studies in Tourism and Hospitality Operations
• Quality-of-Life and Tourism and Hospitality Research
• Sustainability in Tourism and Hospitality
• Strategic Management and Finance
• Revenue Management

HTM PhD Program Overview

Watch our video to hear about the program from the students and professors in this active teaching and research community.

Students generally complete a PhD in HTM within 4-5 years. Students must take core courses in theory and research methods, as well as electives and minor classes. In addition, our doctoral students must pass a qualifying and comprehensive examination. Students also teach at Isenberg. During the final years, students are responsible for creating and defending a dissertation.

Here's a sample of required HTM courses:

• Foundations of Organizational Behavior and Theory
• Research Design
• Multivariate Analysis
• Structural Equation Model
• Seminar in Tourism Theory and Research
• Seminar in Hospitality Research
• Services Marketing/Management Research

YEAR 1: Coursework, including statistics, research methods, and theory courses, and research electives; Qualifying exam

YEAR 2: Coursework, including marketing and management courses, research electives and minor area courses; Comprehensive exam

YEAR 3: Additional coursework as needed; Development of dissertation proposal; Teaching

YEAR 4-5: Dissertation research

HTM Doctoral Students

• Netherlands
• University of Groningen via AcademicTransfer
• Posted on: 5 June 2024

PhD position Virtual Tourism for Climate Justice (1.0 FTE)

Job Information

Offer description.

In this PhD project, we investigate the potential role that VR technologies may play in mitigating the impacts of global tourism on Antarctica. While tourism is far from the only threat to polar environments, Antarctic tourism provides a unique laboratory in which to 1) critically examine the environmental impacts of our leisure; 2) explore new ways of interacting with vulnerable landscapes; and 3) to study how new (virtual) technologies may contribute to creating learning opportunities for tourists regarding human-created climate change. There will be a strong focus on developing deep working research relationships with community and international partners. These will include scientific missions on Antarctica, environmental advocacy groups, international research bodies, RUG partners, and tourism operators. It is of critical importance that the research is immersed in the complex and transdisciplinary nature of the issue of tourism to Antarctica. The Virtual Tourism for Climate Justice PhD project will involve a combination of qualitative and quantitative methodologies. As the successful candidate, you are well-versed in topics relating to climate, tourism, and technology in order to skilfully balance the complexities of the study. The guiding research question is as follows: “How can virtual reality technologies be used in the context of tourism to reduce human footprint in Antarctica?” The objective of the temporary position is the production of a number of research articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and conference proceedings, which together will form the basis of a thesis leading to a PhD degree (Dr) at the University of Groningen. Organisation Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen enjoys an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative institution of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Flexible study programmes and academic career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 34,000 students and researchers alike to develop their own individual talents. As one of the best research universities in Europe, the University of Groningen has joined forces with other top universities and networks worldwide to become a truly global centre of knowledge. Campus Fryslân is the ambitious eleventh and newest faculty of the University of Groningen, located in Leeuwarden. Campus Fryslân is an interdisciplinary faculty that works closely together with regional, national and international partners on worldwide (sustainability) challenges and local solutions. The sustainable development goals of the United Nations thus serve as an important guideline. We offer challenging Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degree programs. The research institute covers six research domains: Global and Local Governance, Governance and Innovation, Sustainable Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy, Language, Technology and Culture, Knowledge Infrastructures and Sustainable Health. In the summer of 2019, Campus Fryslân has moved to the new faculty building De Beurs: the first all-electric, monumental educational building in The Netherlands.

Where to apply

Requirements.

The succesful candidate should - Have a Master’s degree in any area related to the project from an internationally visible university with excellent academic results. - Be willing to devote great dedication to curiosity-driven research and be a good team player. - Be willing to undertake qualitative and quantitative research, including but not limited to: interviewing, surveying, mapping, participant observation, Participatory Action Research, secondary source research, and to undertake data analysis. - Be willing to engage research participants with virtual reality technologies. - Be excellent at both oral and written communication in English (an English IELTS or TOEFL test. IELTS: a minimum overall score of 6,5 and a minimum score of 6 on parts. TOEFL: a minimum score of at least 92 on the internet based test, as well as a minimum score of at least 79 on the parts). You are exempted from proving proficiency in English, if you are a native English speaker, or have completed a secondary education (HAVO or VWO certificate) in The Netherlands or a Bachelor's or Master's degree fully taught in English. - Have highly developed conceptual capacity and analytical skills. - Have a strong motivation to complete a PhD dissertation in four years. - Be willing to travel, should the need arise.

Additional Information

In accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, the University of Groningen offers you - A salary of € 2,770 gross per month in the first year, up to a maximum of € 3.539 gross per month in the final year, based on a full-time position. - A holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income. - An 8.3% end-of-the-year allowance. - A temporary 1.0 FTE appointment for a specified period of four years. The candidate will first be appointed for twelve months. After nine months, an assessment will take place of the candidate’s results and the progress of the PhD project, in order to decide whether employment will be continued. Prolongation of the contract is contingent on sufficient progress in the first year to indicate that a successful completion of the PhD thesis within the contract period is to be expected. - A PhD training program is part of the agreement and the successful candidate will be enrolled in the Graduate School of the Faculty. As part of the program, the PhD researcher will take part in the Career Perspectives Series, which provides a thorough preparation on the career after the PhD, inside or outside academia. During the course of the doctorate, the PhD researcher will develop research and teaching competencies as well as leadership skills. For this, the PhD researcher will receive a tailor-made programme from the GSCF. The PhD candidate is expected to conduct a total of 0.2 FTE teaching spread over the first, second and third year of their appointment. - Excellent work-life balance. - Willingness to move and reside in the Netherlands. The appointment will ideally commence on the 1 September 2024. We allow 3 months from selection in case of VISA applications.

Please submit your application in English, including 1. A recent curriculum vitae. 2. A motivation letter of a maximum of two A4 pages and a short research proposal of max two A4 pages with your own research proposal in the wider frame of this project. 3. A writing sample of no more than 5000 words, e.g. an essay or part of a Master’s thesis. 4. A copy of your diplomas with a list of course grades. 5. Proof of English proficiency. 6. Reference letters from two academic referees. 7. If available, a copy of an article, book chapter or other academic text that you feel best represents your work. Please send in your application as PDF files. The documents 1-6 are compulsory, and please note that incomplete application packages will not be taken into account. You may apply for this opportunity until Thursday 20 June 11:59pm / before Friday 21 June 2024 Dutch local time (CEST) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website). Interviews with selected candidates are scheduled online in the afternoons of Monday 15 July and Tuesday 16 July 2024. The University of Groningen strives to be a university in which students and staff are respected and feel at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identities. We believe that working on our core values of inclusion and equality are a joint responsibility and we are constructively working on creating a socially safe environment. Diversity among students and staff members enriches academic debate and contributes to the quality of our teaching and research. We therefore invite applicants from underrepresented groups in particular to apply. For more information, see also our diversity policy webpage: https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/policy-and-strategy/diversity-and-inclusion/ Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP): https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/nl/sollicitatiecode and European Commission's European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code We provide career services for partners of new faculty members moving to Groningen. Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.

Dr Meghan L. Muldoon, Supervisor of the project [email protected] Dr Raul R. Cordero, Supervisor of the project [email protected] Dr Bianca Dijkstra, Coordinator of the Graduate School Campus Fryslân [email protected]

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