Promotion in Wirtschaftswissenschaften und Management

As part of a collaboration between EarthCheck and the Griffith Business School/GIFT, a PhD scholarship is being offered across one of the following key three research areas –

1. Risk, resilience, and disaster management across the visitor economy

Research in risk, resilience, and disaster management in the visitor economy is critical for ensuring the safety and sustainability of the industry, as well as for informing policymaking and regulatory frameworks. Applicants applying under the risk, resilience and disaster management stream could focus on:

System-based, and context-specific risk assessment tools which capture the unique characteristics of the visitor economy;
Enhancing the resilience of local communities through community-based disaster management approaches – engaging the visitor economy as the epicentre;
Incorporating technology, such as artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and big data analytics in disaster management and resilience.

2. Carbon reduction and net zero in the visitor economy

The visitor economy needs to transform for climate action. Achieving net zero is critical to the sustainability of the global visitor economy. Applicants applying under the, carbon emissions and net zero stream could focus on:

Communicating climate action with impact internally (across industry) and externally (with visitors)
Strategies to assist with decarbonisation of tourism, hospitality and events
Regenerative tourism activities and experiences with the potential to reduce carbon

3. Overtourism and carrying capacity in vulnerable destinations

Carrying capacity and overtourism have the potential to cause negative impacts on the environment, local communities, and the visitor experience. Applicants applying under the overtourism and carrying capacity in vulnerable destinations stream could focus on:

Innovative methods to determine and monitor carrying capacity.
Responsible and regenerative tourism behaviour in destinations affected by issues in carrying capacity and overtourism;
Advancing policies and regulatory frameworks in carrying capacity and overtourism in iconic tourism destinations.

EarthCheck Research Institute (ERI)

EarthCheck is the world’s leading scientific benchmarking certification and advisory group for sustainable travel and tourism. Since 1987, we have helped businesses, communities and governments to deliver sustainable, clean, safe and prosperous destinations for travellers to visit, live, work and play. We understand the value of big ideas and the importance of clear communication. We know that what can be good for the planet is also good for business. The EarthCheck Research Institute (ERI) brings together leading scientists, postdoctoral fellows, staff and students working in and across University research centres around the globe.

The Griffith Business School is differentiated by our strong accent on values and incorporation of world-leading expertise in business, government, and international relations. Our research demonstrates the highest standards of academic rigour and independence, whilst delivering social and economic benefit to business, government, and the wider community. We maintain a culture of strong performance and promote our research achievements and its impact to a broad cross-section of audiences.

Our mission is to support our research trainees to strive for greater heights in academic excellence, innovation, and impact. We have created an environment where nothing less than a first-class research journey is provided, where people at different stages of their career can build research profiles and thrive equally. Griffith University’s 2022 PhD Candidate Experience Survey showed that our current cohort had an overall satisfaction level of 89.6 percent – the highest score in the survey’s history. Training the next generation of researchers remains a priority, but with an enhanced focus on how research skills acquired from a PhD can improve career prospects outside of academia.

GIFT

Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT) is Australia’s largest tourism research institute with 55 academic members, 9 adjunct members and 58 PhD candidates from tourism and tourism-related disciplines, such as technology, economics, architecture, planning and environmental sciences. This industry collaborative PhD project shall be undertaken through a collaboration between the Griffith Business School/GIFT and their industry partner, EarthCheck.

The 2023 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $32,192 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A PhD Top Up scholarship of $10,000 will be funded by EarthCheck.

The scholarships have a total value of AUD $42,192 per annum (indexed) for three years with the possibility of a six-month extension.

The Candidate will be co-located 2 days per week onsite at EarthCheck office in South Bank, Brisbane and 3 days per week at Griffith University for the duration of the scholarship.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background.

Expressions of interest are welcome from international applicants.

Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Policy. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
• Names of two referees

The closing date for expressions of interest is: 5 pm (AEST) Friday 29 September 2023

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

Pitch Camp is the Strategic Pitch training and development arm of Redsuit and will be collaborating with Griffith University on this scholarship

Redsuit is a diversified persuasive communications company addressing the needs of individuals and teams looking to stand out. With a focus on Brands, Behaviours and People, we offer a range of strategies, concepts, campaigns, tools, and training to help individuals and teams be at their persuasive best –

Brand Strategies
Implementation
Behaviour Change Campaigns
Stakeholder Engagement
Concepts and Content
Brand reboot
Redheads
Brief Coach
Pitch Camp
Griffith Business School

The Griffith Business School is differentiated by our strong accent on values and incorporation of world-leading expertise in business, government, and international relations. Our research demonstrates the highest standards of academic rigour and independence, whilst delivering social and economic benefit to business, government, and the wider community. We maintain a culture of strong performance and promote our research achievements and its impact to a broad cross-section of audiences.

Our mission is to support our research trainees to strive for greater heights in academic excellence, innovation, and impact. We have created an environment where nothing less than a first-class research journey is provided, where people at different stages of their career can build research profiles and thrive equally. Griffith University’s 2022 PhD Candidate Experience Survey showed that our current cohort had an overall satisfaction level of 89.6 percent – the highest score in the survey’s history. Training the next generation of researchers remains a priority, but with an enhanced focus on how research skills acquired from a PhD can improve career prospects outside of academia.

As part of a collaboration between Pitch Camp and the Griffith Business School, a PhD scholarship is being offered in the following broad research area –

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the way we work and communicate. Online pitching and presentations have become more prevalent in business-to-business and internal communication, replacing the tradition of in-person meetings, pitches, and presentations.

This research project aims to measure the impact, success, threats, weaknesses, and other pros and cons of online pitching and presenting versus in-person pitching and presentations and meetings. It will also identify the best practices for effective communication in the post-pandemic era. The following research objectives have been identified as being most likely to be pursued within this PhD research –

Differentiate between pitching and presenting - which is advantaged in an online environment?
Determine the effectiveness of online pitching/presentations compared to in-person pitches/presentations in B2B and internal communication.
Identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of online presenting and in-person pitches/ presentations.
Investigate the impact of COVID-19 on B2B and internal communication.
Explore the potential outcomes of online learning and its implications for B2B and internal communication.
Establish the best practices for effective communication in an era of artificial intelligence and how they can be achieved?
Other research objectives will likely emerge as the PhD project develops.

The PhD scholarship will be jointly funded by Pitch Camp and the Griffith Business School. The scholarship has a total value of AUD$42,192 per annum (indexed) for three years. An internship with Pitch Camp is also a possibility for the successful candidate.

In addition to the PhD scholarship, Pitch Camp is open to the possibility of the successful applicant undertaking a paid internship in its Brisbane office. This unique opportunity would allow the candidate to undertake research relevant to their project and gain practical experience by completing tasks relevant to the day-to-day operations of Pitch Camp.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background.

An applicant for admission as a PhD candidate shall hold:

A Bachelor degree with first-class honours or second-class honours (Division A) or a Masters degree, incorporating a significant research component, from a recognised institution; or
A record of research, or a qualification granted by a professional or other body deemed by the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School, to be of a standard comparable to a Bachelor degree with second-class honours (Division A).

All expressions of interest must be submitted to '[email protected]' containing:

Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section
A curriculum vitae (CV)

The closing date for expressions of interest is: Friday 01 September 2023

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship on-line

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to study employee voice. Employee voice refers to workers having a say over matters that affect their working lives. The primary focus of this role is to examine new approaches to understanding employee voice. Success in this role requires collaboration with the research team including academics, other PhD candidates, and research staff.

You will be working within an Australian Research Council Discovery Grant, and housed in affiliation with the Centre for Work, Organisation, and Wellbeing along with the Department of Employment Relations and Human Resources in the Griffith Business School.

The living allowance stipend will be $32,192 per annum tax-free for three years (2023 rate, indexed annually). Project funding to undertake the research, conference travel and incidentals is also provided.

A successful international applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years (noting the onshore requirement mentioned previously). Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background.

Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial/Employment Relations, evidence of a passion for these areas of practice, with a strong desire to undertake research in employee voice, or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Policy. For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.
Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
• A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
• A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

All expressions of interest must be submitted to Professor Keith Townsend at [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades and English Language Proficiency as detailed in the about you section
• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• Names of two referees
• Research proposal