{"id":1207,"date":"2025-09-17T15:51:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T10:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediaresearch.co.in\/?p=1207"},"modified":"2025-09-11T11:57:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T06:27:27","slug":"phd-scholarship-ethical-design-and-use-of-data-in-child-tracking-apps-university-of-melbourne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediaresearch.co.in\/index.php\/phd-scholarship-ethical-design-and-use-of-data-in-child-tracking-apps-university-of-melbourne\/phds-pdf\/","title":{"rendered":"PhD scholarship: Ethical Design and Use of Data in Child Tracking Apps \u2013 University of Melbourne"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>University of Melbourne<\/strong> is offering a fully funded <strong>PhD scholarship<\/strong> as part of an interdisciplinary research project titled <em>Enhancing Ethical Design and Use of Data in Child Tracking Apps<\/em>. The project is funded by the <strong>Australian Research Council (FT250100270)<\/strong> and will commence in <strong>early to mid-2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This opportunity invites researchers to critically engage with the <strong>design, use, and social implications of child tracking technologies<\/strong> while contributing to innovative ethical solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarship Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The successful applicant will be based in the <strong>Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) group<\/strong> within the <strong>School of Computing and Information Systems<\/strong> and will work under the guidance of <strong>Associate Professor Bj\u00f8rn Nansen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scholarship value<\/strong>: AUD $39,500 per year (full-time, 3 years)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start date<\/strong>: Early\u2013mid 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application deadline<\/strong>: November 30, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research Focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The PhD project will explore the design, use, or societal impacts of <strong>child tracking technologies<\/strong>. Applicants are welcome from both applied and theoretical research domains, particularly with <strong>interdisciplinary approaches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Possible areas of study include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social contexts where children, young people, and families interact with technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical assessments of existing tools and their redesign<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User experience (UX) and co-design research with children and families<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethical frameworks for developing child-focused digital technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Technologies under study may include <strong>mobile apps, wearable devices, sensors, data platforms, and dashboard interfaces<\/strong>. Topic areas could also extend to <strong>data markets, industry practices, regulations, and child-centered co-design approaches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for this PhD scholarship, applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet the University of Melbourne\u2019s entry requirements for Higher Degree by Research programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate strong qualitative social research and\/or interaction design research skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide evidence of strong oral and written communication abilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be either a <strong>domestic or international applicant<\/strong> who meets residency requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested candidates must submit an <strong>Expression of Interest (EOI)<\/strong> by <strong>November 30, 2025<\/strong>. The EOI should include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>Research Proposal<\/strong> (max 1 page) outlining the intended PhD topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/strong> (max 2 pages) including contact details of two referees<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>EOIs should be sent to <strong>Assoc. Professor Bj\u00f8rn Nansen<\/strong> at <em><a href=\"mailto:nansen@unimelb.edu.au\">nansen@unimelb.edu.au<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>(The information shared here is sourced from official websites and has been reviewed by Media Research for relevance and authenticity. However, we advise caution, as there may still be potential risks. Please avoid sharing any sensitive personal information when applying. The Image is AI generated)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Research offers comprehensive research consultation tailored to your needs. 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