Degree type
PhD
Closing date
1 February 2025
Campus
Sydney
Citizenship requirement
Domestic / International
About the research project
Philosophical questions are among the most important questions we face, both collectively and as individuals. But have we made any progress investigating these questions? If so, how much? The topic of philosophical progress has received much recent attention, with some arguing for the extremely pessimistic view that philosophy makes no progress at all, or even that it cannot make progress, and others arguing for the extremely optimistic view that philosophy has yielded collective knowledge of the answers to all of its big questions.
My current work seeks to bring order to this nascent debate. I welcome complementary PhD projects exploring broadly metaphilosophical themes, such as what it would be to make progress in philosophy, the extent to which there has been progress, the connections between methodology and progress, and between philosophy and other disciplines, the epistemology of disagreement, and so on. Please feel free to get in touch with me to discuss potential research questions within this project. Indigenous scholars welcome. Applicants interested in undertaking an internship during the course of their PhD project will be encouraged and supported in seeking out, and making an arrangement with, a suitable organisation.
This project may have a part-time study option available. Some restrictions may apply. Please discuss your preference with the Supervisor and note your preferred study option when applying.
Primary Supervisor
Funding
Applicants will be considered for a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) which, if successful, provides:
- a living allowance stipend of $33,511 per annum (2025 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.
As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.
Other funding opportunities and fees
For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit Scholarships and fees.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.
Ensure your eligibility for the scholarship round by referring to our Key Dates.
Additional eligibility criteria specific to this project/scholarship:
- First-class Honours or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Dr James Norton to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- In your application:
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
- Apply prior to 1 February 2025.
Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section at Research degrees.
Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.
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