QUT is offering an Australian Research Council (ARC) Australian Postgraduate Award Industry (APAI) PhD scholarship, with a top-up from our Project Management Academy.
You will study within QUT’s School of Urban Development in the Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering alongside a dynamic, friendly and supportive team working on a landmark ARC research project.
The title of the project is “*Maximising diffusion of innovative products on public infrastructure projects: a qualitative management study of open innovation ystems*”.* *
*Study topic*
The area of study is management in project-based industries, and you will choose a specific topic within this field. Possible study options include motivation of stakeholders, client leadership, innovation adoption, procurement systems, project management, relationship networks, knowledge management or related topics.
*Term of study and remuneration*
This is an opportunity for full-time study and the degree is to be completed within three years. The successful applicant will receive a scholarship worth *$39,375 per year* (tax exempt) which equates to a taxable income of around $56,000.
The scholarship will provide support for the three-year candidature of the successful applicant. In addition to the scholarship, QUT will provide *up to $10,000* for research expenses over the course of your study (including international conference travel), with the possibility of undertaking part-time tutoring work.
*Eligibility*
To be eligible you will need an Honours 1 or 2A degree within the broad fields of business, civil engineering or urban development. Equivalency may be granted for a two-year masters degree by research or a two-year masters degree by coursework with a GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale (with at least 33% research component). In judging equivalence, QUT may also consider other studies, other research experience, research publications, referees’ reports and relevant work experience.
*Application closing date*
Applications close at 12pm on Friday, 30 July 2010.
*How to apply*
To apply, please email your CV to *Dr Karen Manley* (k.manley@qut. edu.au) and *Dr Tim Rose* (tm.rose@qut. edu.au) by 12pm on Friday, 30 July 2010.
Please quote 10 Academic Resources Daily in your application to this opportunity!
