PhD Scholarships APA(I) (Firewatch)
Scholarship Description
FireWatch is an online service provided by Landgate WA which enables emergency services professionals to manage bushfire using satellite data received in near real time. This project aims to make FireWatch more useful for ordinary people. The applicant for this position will work alongside an already appointed PhD student who will be using best practice information design and visual communication theory to redesign the FireWatch website. The task for the second PhD student will be to harness contemporary knowledge about communities and the internet to empower a regional community to use FireWatch for managing bushfire risk. WA's Kimberley region will be the trial regional area with both online and on the ground fieldwork required. This research offers an exceptional opportunity to work on a problem of vital importance and to demonstrate competence valued both in academia and industry.
| Reference Number: | 5707 |
| Study Subject: | Media and Communications, Social Sciences or Cultural Studies |
| Web Address: | http://www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships/scholarships-by-pathways/higher-degree-by-research |
| Provided By: | Scholarships Office, Edith Cowan University |
| To be undertaken at: | Edith Cowan University. |
| Level: | Post Graduate |
Availability
This scholarship is offered once only to one person. Open for applications from January 1, 2012 until January 31, 2012.
Payment Information
The value of this scholarship is AUD27651 (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: Cultural studies or SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES AND ARTS - GENERAL. It is required that your study starts no later than March 31, 2012.
Eligibility
This scholarship is for study in Australia for those who have achieved Honours 2a or equivalent, or Masters or equivalent. Only citizens of Australia or AUS permanent resident can apply.
Application Details
To apply for this scholarship you must consult the scholarship web site. Terms and conditions are subject to change. Always confirm details with scholarship provider before applying.
| Main Contact Dr Danielle Brady School of Communications and Arts Phone: (08) 9370 6741 Email: d.brady@ecu.edu.au |
| Main Contact Scholarships Office (Research Scholarships Officer) Edith Cowan University Phone: 08 6304 3636 Fax: 08 6304 2088 Mobile: NA Email: scholarships@ecu.edu.au Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu.au/ecu-scholarships/overview Address: 270 Joondalup Drive Joondalup WA, Australia 6027 |