La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship (LTIRS) - Understanding flexible learning approaches: the impact of Hester Hornbrook Academy's HOPE model on student and community outcomes
Background
Scholarship code: IND-2306
Interested in doing innovative applied PhD research about flexible learning? This scholarship will examine how the Hester Hornbrook Academy is impacting young people and communities through its unique “HOPE” delivery model.
This scholarship is part of the La Trobe University Industry PhD program, which is built around exploring an industry-focused research question, and is undertaken in an industry setting. The program supports a research investigation in an area of mutual interest to the student, the industry partner and the university.
Industry PhD projects are up to four years in duration with stipend scholarship support for 3.5 years. Students work on their project with both university-based academic supervisor and an industry-based co-supervisor, who communicate regularly. As part of your studies you will spend regular time at Hester Hornbrook Academy. This time will be negotiated by you and your supervisors.
Benefits of the scholarship include:
- a Research Training Program (RTP) or La Trobe University Graduate Research Scholarship (LTGRS) for three and a half years, with a value of $34,000 per annum (2024 rate), to support your living costs
- an additional industry partner stipend contribution of $16,000 per annum for three and a half years
- access to a La Trobe Graduate Research Industry Engagement Allowance of $2,000
- a fee-relief scholarship for up to four years
- relocation allowance and publication/ thesis allowance
- opportunities to work with La Trobe’s outstanding researchers, and have access to our suit of professional development programs
Are you eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- meet the entrance requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy
- not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose
- be an Australian and New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident
In selecting successful applicants, we prioritise applications from candidates who:
- will be enrolled full-time and undertaking their research at a La Trobe University campus
- have completed a Masters by Research or other significant body of research, such as an honours research thesis or lead authorship of a peer-reviewed publication, assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 75 or above
- are an Australian and New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this scholarship follow Step 3 and 4 to submit your full application for scholarship and candidature. Select the 'La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship (LTIRS)' option when prompted in the application portal, and use the scholarship code IND-2306.
Please note: As part of your application you are not required to identify a potential supervisor – Dr Stefan Schutt and Dr Babak Dadvand, School of Education. La Trobe University are the designated university supervisors for this project.
If you are interested, your first step is to contact Dr Stefan Schutt at s.schutt@latrobe.edu.au to discuss the project before applying. A research proposal will not be required. You will be required to have a police check or WWCC prior to commencing the position (to be paid for by applicant)
Selection process:
The University will carefully review your application and consider you for this scholarship.
If you are shortlisted for the scholarship and candidature, you will be invited to an interview with representatives of La Trobe and Hester Hornbrook Academy
The final decision will be made based on your application and interview. The successful candidate will be made an offer for candidature and scholarship.
You will be advised of an outcome in April 2024.
Who to contact for further information
Dr Stefan Schutt, s.schutt@latrobe.edu.au