QUT Postgraduate Research Scholarship

Scholarship Description

This project investigates how the use of emotional design may be used to improve road safety. Emotional design goes beyond the notion of functional design by aiming to enhance the quality of user interactions and experience. Investigating emotion can include exploring environmental, physiological and cognitive factors. The study hypothesizes that different emotions eg pleasure, fear, disgust, anger, empathy, or hope can be manipulated to regulate driver’s interactions with his/her vehicle and the environment. It will study emotional process from the points of interface between physiology, psychology and computer science. Please refer to PDF attachment for more details.

Reference Number:	3698
Study Subject:	Use of emotional design to improve road safety
Provided By:	Queensland University of Technology
To be undertaken at:	Queensland University of Technology.
Level:	Post Graduate

Availability

This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Dates when to submit scholarship application are not specified.

Payment Information

The value of this scholarship is AUD26007 (per annum). This award is to be used for living expenses. This scholarship is paid fortnightly for the period of 3 years.

Research Information

This scholarship is for one of the following fields of research: BEHAVIOURAL AND COGNITIVE SCIENCES or Psychology.

Eligibility

This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 1 (Semester 1). Only citizens of Australia or New Zealand or permanent residents can apply.

Application Details

To apply for this scholarship you must apply directly to the scholarship provider. You can download the application form here. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.

Main Contact Ashlea Haddow (Education Officer) The Queensland University of Technology Phone: 07 3138 4592 Email: a.haddow@qut.edu.au