2026 Francine V McNiff PhD Scholarship in Criminology

Monash • Clayton, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 3.5-year fixed-term PhD scholarship opportunity at Monash University, Clayton campus. The scholarship is funded by the late Francine V McNiff, an alumna and former staff member, who was passionate about the study of law. The scholarship is offered annually to an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident who demonstrates academic excellence and financial disadvantage. The successful candidate will be jointly supervised by researchers in Criminology within the School of Social Sciences and researchers in the Faculty of Law. Monash Criminology is known for its theory-informed, data-driven, and evidence-based research, with particular interest in supervising candidates in areas such as policing, punishment, restorative justice, criminal justice policy reform, hate crime, gender-based violence, and cybercrime. Scholarship holders will receive a Faculty of Arts Research Living Allowance, plus an additional top-up, and funding for research trips and other research-related expenses.

Requirements

• Be a New Zealand or Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident.
• Demonstrate academic excellence.
• Provide a sound argument demonstrating financial disadvantage.
• Meet the criteria for PhD admission at Monash University, including English-language proficiency.
• Have an excellent academic track record in Criminology or Law, or another relevant discipline (e.g., Sociology, Political Science, Gender Studies, Psychology and Human Geography).
• Applicants who already hold a PhD will not be considered.
• Current Monash PhD students in the first year (12 months) of candidature (whether pre or post confirmation) will be considered if eligible.
• Be expected to enrol by the end of August 2026, with potential flexibility.

Nice To Haves

• We welcome applicants who are refugees or immigrants.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a PhD in Criminology at Monash University.
• Conduct research in areas such as policing, punishment, restorative justice, criminal justice policy reform, hate crime, gender-based violence, or cybercrime.
• Be jointly supervised by researchers in Criminology and the Faculty of Law.
• Be enrolled full-time and on campus.
• Attend conferences and other research-related events.

Benefits

• Faculty of Arts Research Living Allowance (tax-free stipend), indexed plus allowances.
• Additional top-up of $10,000 per annum.
• Funding for research trips spanning conferences and major events.
• Funding for other research-related expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level