Degree type
PhD
Closing date
1 February 2025
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic / International
About the research project
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (the CRPD) has been in force for around 15 years and in that time has spurred major legal and policy reform in Australia and around the world. Serious human rights concerns persist for people with disability in many areas of life, however, and the implementation of the CRPD to address these concerns continues to be piecemeal. For instance:
- access to support and care services through the NDIS is unavailable, inaccessible or inadequate for many people
- people with disability and their families experience higher rates of economic insecurity than others in the community due to both the inaccessibility of employment and the declining availability of income support
- people with disability often have limited say in where and how they live, and many are subject to coercive and restrictive treatment in mental health and disability service settings
This project would investigate the interpretation and implementation (through law, policy and practice) of the CRPD in Australia to address one or more outstanding disability human rights concerns. The project will be conducted in close collaboration with people with disability and their representative organisations, in keeping with article 4 of the CRPD and the global disability rights movement's credo, 'nothing about us without us'.
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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:
- Applicants must be able to undertake the project on-campus
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.
Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:
- A degree in Law
- Applications are open to Domestic and International applicants. Please note that, if successful, international applicants will be expected to relocate to Hobart, Tasmania
- Applicants will need to be competitive for an Australian Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship and/or have access to their own funds to support their candidature
Additional desirable selection criteria specific to this project:
- Knowledge of, or experience in, disability, mental health or aged care law or policy
- Familiarity with human rights law
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Dr Yvette Maker 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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