PhD Scholarship in Mixed-Ability Gaming

• A stipend of $35,886 per annum pro rata (full-time study), with a possible extension of six months. This amount is subject to indexation annually.
• International candidates in receipt of this scholarship are also awarded an RTP International Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship (RIFOS) or an RMIT Research International Tuition Fee Scholarship (RRITFS).
• All local candidates, Australian and New Zealand citizens or permanent residents are provided with an RTP Fee Offset scholarship. Applicants in receipt of an RTP Fee Offset scholarship are not required to pay tuition fees for the maximum duration of their candidature.
• Paid sick, maternity and parenting leave (within the limits of the Scholarship Terms and Conditions).

Open now

20/9/2025

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To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

• Have a first-class Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g., information science, sociology, digital humanities, computer science, information systems, user experience design, game design) 
• Have strong social research (quantitative/qualitative) AND/OR computing design and analysis skills 
• Provide evidence of strong oral and written communication skills 
• Meet RMIT University's entry requirements for the Higher Degree by Research programs
• The scholarship is open to both domestic and international applicants, but the applicant must be living in Australia upon commencement of the PhD

Applicants should contact Dr. Ronny Andrade Parra via ronny.andrade.parra@rmit.edu.au with the following information to discuss eligibility:

• An academic CV that includes any publications/awards and the contact details of two referees.
• A copy of electronic academic transcripts.
• A cover letter explaining the applicant's suitability for the project.
• A research statement of 1 or 2 pages where the potential candidate outlines the research problem and question(s) to be studied, proposed methods, and a brief reference list.
• For international applicants, evidence of English proficiency may be required. 
• Scholarship applications will only be successful if prospective candidates are provided with an offer for admission to a PhD Program at RMIT.

Lived experience of disability, or connections with the disability community, are highly desirable. Experience with a game design engine may be useful.

RMIT is an inclusive organisation. If you need any accommodations to complete your application, feel free to include them when you contact Dr. Andrade Parra via ronny.andrade.parra@rmit.edu.au.