HDR Scholarship - Heritage and displacement

Who it is for

• Heritage and displacement: Intersections of exile, culture and conflict Applications close 30 June 2026 Supporting a PhD candidate investigating heritage, displacement and lived experiences of exile.
• Key details Project supervisor Prof Benjamin Isakhan Deakin school and faculty School of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Arts and Education Additional supervisors Yet to be confirmed Location Burwood Campus Value and duration This scholarship is available over three years and offers:
• a stipend of $37,450 per annum tax exempt (2026 rate)a relocation allowance of $500-1,500 (for single to family) for students moving from interstateFor international students, the awardee will also receive:tuition fees offset for the duration of four yearssingle Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.
• Research aim Two PhD scholarships are offered as part of a broader Australian Research Council Future Fellowship project, entitled 'Heritage and Displacement: Intersections of Exile, Culture and Conflict.' This project aims to investigate the intersections between heritage and displacement,
• and the differing ways these are understood by displaced people, governments and global agencies.
• This project expects to generate new knowledge via an innovative interdisciplinary approach that includes developing a novel conceptual framework and conducting interviews.Expected outcomes of the project include unprecedented empirical insights into how displaced people from ||| Am I eligible?
• To be eligible you must:meet Deakin's PhD entry requirementsenrol full timehold an honours degree (first class) or an equivalent standard masters degree with a substantial research component.Please refer to the research degree entry pathways page for further information.Additional requirements:all candidates are expected to have exceptional written
• and verbal communication skills (English)although not mandatory, we encourage applications from,those with research experience in the field of heritage studies or political science (or related disciplines) in the context of the Middle Eastthose with a proven track record of utilising relevant research tools and methods (such as conducting and
• analysing qualitative interviews) and in publishing outputs (such as in high quality international journals) Ready to apply?
• Please email your CV (including details of previous study, grades, relevant work experience and skills, and any research publications), a cover letter (briefly addressing each of the criteria and outlining your interest), and a PhD project proposal (max 2000 words including title, introduction, research questions, literature review, methodology,
• fieldwork and feasibility, references) to Prof Benjamin Isakhan.If successful, you will be invited to submit a formal application.
• Email Professor Benjamin Isakhan Research degree entry requirements Set yourself up for success.
• Each type of Deakin research degree has specific entry requirements designed to ensure that graduate researchers are well prepared for the challenges of advanced study.
• Learn more Contact us If you would like more information or have any questions about this scholarship, please contact the project supervisors.Prof Benjamin Isakhan Discover more Find a scholarship Research degrees How t