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Scholarship-supported research project
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is offering a full-time PhD Scholarship to collaborate with Professor Herbert W. Marsh and his esteemed team at the Institute for Positive Psychology and Education (IPPE).
This scholarship provides an extraordinary opportunity for a highly motivated PhD student to work on cutting-edge research topics, receive exceptional training, and contribute to transformative advancements in educational psychology. The successful applicant will join a globally acclaimed research team led by Professor Herbert W. Marsh, an internationally recognised authority in educational psychology and motivation research. The scholarship will focus on motivation, self-belief, self-concept formation, well-being, and self-determination within educational psychology aligned with Professor Marsh's research track record.
This prestigious scholarship offers unparalleled mentorship by the world's highest ranked educational researcher, cutting-edge resources, and the potential for a fast-tracked pathway to an academic career at one of the world's leading institutions in education.
| Study mode | Full-time, internal, on-campus for up to 3.5 years. |
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| Location | ACU North Sydney campus |
| Places available | One |
| Commencing | 2025 |
| Supervisor |
The successful applicant will be supervised by Professor Herbert W. Marsh:
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| Research group |
Institute for Positive Psychology and Education (IPPE) IPPE is a hub of innovation in educational psychology and positive psychology research. IPPE highlights:
IPPE's mission is to advance human flourishing and social justice through transformative research and innovation. |
| Scholarship package |
The successful applicant will be awarded a scholarship package consisting of:
International candidates will also receive:
The scholarship package is subject to satisfactory progress and full-time study mode. The scholarship conditions align with the ACU Research Training Program Scholarship Policy. |
Applications close: Thursday 1 May 2025, 11:59 pm AEST
In addition to the eligibility criteria, the successful applicant should have:
To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must submit all documentation required for an application to the PhD program at ACU, as detailed in the How to Apply instructions, plus:
When completing the PhD application form, please indicate that you are also applying for a stipend scholarship and include the name of this project "Advancing research in motivation, self-beliefs, and educational psychology".
Interested candidates should contact Professor Herbert Marsh or Associate Professor Jiesi Guo before applying for the PhD program and scholarship.
herb.marsh@acu.edu.au
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