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Complete your research degree alongside our world-class experts

PhD and research candidates play an important role in the research efforts of the Griffith Criminology Institute. Projects are closely aligned with the Centre's research programs, informed by world-class research and supported by the experience of experts in multidisciplinary criminology fields. This means that as a Griffith graduate, you’ll be ideally positioned to take advantage of new and exciting opportunities.

THE PROFESSOR ANNA STEWART SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTING FIRST NATION PHD CANDIDATES

These top-up Scholarships will honour Professor Anna Stewart, a highly respected and leading researcher and former Head of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University.

The establishment of this Scholarship will serve to support First Nation candidates as they undertake a PhD at Griffith University.

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Innovation in police gender equity management: Looking back, moving forward

We are looking for a PhD candidate to work on an Australian Research Council (ARC) funded Discovery Project led by Dr Jacqueline Drew and Professor Timothy Prenzler. The goal of the “Innovation in police gender equity management: Looking back, moving forward” project is to analyse the wide range of equity initiatives that have been and are currently being implemented across police agencies.

Current PhD themes include:

Body worn cameras & policing
Child maltreatment & child protection
Counter-terrorism
Crime prevention through environmental design
Cybersecurity & data breaches
Indigenous imprisonment
Intimate partner violence & homicide
Investigative Interviewing
Policing vulnerable communities
Restorative justice
Sexual misconduct, abuse & violence
Situational crime prevention
Systems of surveillance
Wrongful convictions
Youth justice

Research study

Find all you need to know about research study at Griffith, from degrees to scholarships and how to apply. Our Griffith Graduate Research School also offers a range of opportunities to enhance your graduate experience.

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