The ARC Centre of Excellence Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded PhD scholarship offered by the University of Melbourne for researchers interested in advancing knowledge on the elimination of violence against women.
The scholarship provides a generous annual stipend for 3.5 years, allowing scholars to undertake high-impact legal and interdisciplinary research within one of Australia’s leading research centres.
ARC Centre of Excellence Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Australia
- Host Institution: University of Melbourne
- Study Level: PhD
- Duration: 3.5 Years
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: Varies
About the ARC Centre of Excellence Scholarship
The ARC Centre of Excellence Scholarship is hosted by the Melbourne Law School under the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW).
The programme supports doctoral researchers working on innovative legal and policy research aimed at preventing violence against women. Scholars will work alongside leading academics, including Professor Heather Douglas, while contributing to interdisciplinary research that informs public policy, legal reform, and social justice initiatives.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- Annual stipend of AUD $41,555.
- Scholarship funding for 3.5 years.
- Annual indexation of the stipend.
- Supervision by Professor Heather Douglas.
- Access to Melbourne Law School’s world-class research environment.
- Opportunities to collaborate with interdisciplinary researchers.
- Participation in research that contributes to public policy and legal reform.
- Access to leading academics and international research networks.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Apply for admission to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme at the University of Melbourne.
- Propose research that aligns with the objectives of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW).
Suitable Fields of Study
Applicants with academic backgrounds or research interests in the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:
- Law
- Human Rights
- Gender Studies
- Public Policy
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Legal Research
- Social Justice
- Violence Prevention
- Interdisciplinary Research
Research Areas
The successful PhD candidate will contribute to research focusing on areas such as:
- Structural drivers of violence against women.
- Legal systems and justice responses.
- Gender equality and human rights.
- Violence prevention strategies.
- Public policy development.
- Indigenous-centred research.
- Data-driven evidence.
- Community-based interventions.
- Institutional reform.
- Social justice and legal innovation.
How to Apply
To apply for the ARC Centre of Excellence Scholarship:
- Visit the official University of Melbourne scholarship webpage.
- Prepare your Expression of Interest (EOI).
- Ensure your proposed research aligns with the objectives of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
- Submit your Expression of Interest through the official application link.
- Follow any additional instructions provided by the University regarding PhD admission and scholarship consideration.