PhD scholarship in Enhancing Discoverability of Australian Children's TV in the Streaming Era

PhD scholarship in Enhancing Discoverability of Australian Children's TV in the Streaming Era

This PhD scholarship is attached to an Australian Research Council (ARC) Industry Fellowship project that will examine how children use streaming platforms to discover different types of screen entertainment content.

We are seeking applicants with a background in media and communication/cultural studies and/or child development to undertake a PhD exploring how children use streaming video on demand platforms to watch screen entertainment. The project will involve conducting child audience research in collaboration with the Lead Chief Investigator Jessica Balanzategui.

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$35,886

Applications are now open.

01/04/2026

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Applicants must hold or be currently completing either:

  • Masters by research
  • Masters by coursework with significant research component graded high distinction or equivalent;
  • an Honours degree achieving first class honours 

If you do not hold one of the above qualifications you will only be considered if you have previous relevant publications or significant relevant industry experience.

Before applying for the scholarship, contact Associate Professor Jessica Balanzategui(jessica.balanzategui@rmit.edu.au) to establish if your research is aligned.

All applicants should email the following to A/Professor Balanzategui:

  • 1 page cover letter-your Curriculum Vitae, and
  • a two-page research proposal. 

    The research proposal is a key part of the application process where applicants must demonstrate the value of their research and their suitability for scholarship selection.

    Your proposal should be divided under the following headings:
    • Title and topic
    • Research questions you plan to investigate in the context of existing research/literature in the area
    • Significance and impact of the research
    • Methodology/research tasks required to undertake the research.
      The methodology should include a child audience research element examining how children use streaming video platforms.

Expertise in children's media, streaming video platforms and/or screen audience/ethnographic research methods is preferred.

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