Degree type
PhD
Closing date
1 February 2025
Campus
Hobart
Citizenship requirement
Domestic
About the research project
Anthropogenic climate change will allow greater human access to the Antarctic region and an increase in Antarctic activities such as science, shipping, tourism and bioprospecting. This increased use of the Antarctic region poses significant challenges for the Antarctic Treaty System. Domestic or national law also plays a crucial role in Antarctic governance. The parties to the Antarctic Treaty incorporate their obligations under the Antarctic Treaty System into their domestic legal systems in various ways and apply domestic law to regulate activities of their nationals in Antarctica. This ensures that all activities in Antarctica are carried out in accordance with the Protocol on Environmental Protection, including the preparation of environmental impact assessment in the planning and conduct human activities in the region. The aim of this PhD project is to evaluate and compare how key Antarctic states such as the United States, China, Australia and Argentina, implement the provisions of the Antarctic Treaty System through their domestic legal systems.
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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
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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:
- Applications are open to domestic students only
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 Bruno Arpi 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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