A fully funded PhD opportunity is available at Macquarie University in Australia for researchers interested in language, communication and conversation.
The Deciphering Conversational Self-Repair Scholarship offers a $40,900 annual stipend for three years and is open to both domestic and international students.
Applications close on 31 October 2026.
Macquarie University PhD Scholarship – Quick Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| University | Macquarie University |
| Scholarship | Deciphering Conversational Self-Repair |
| Degree | PhD |
| Location | Australia |
| Value | $40,900 per year |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Students | Domestic and international |
| Study area | Language and linguistics |
| Application deadline | 31 October 2026 |
| Reference number | 20258047 |
About the Scholarship
The scholarship is connected to the Australian Research Council Discovery project “Deciphering the effects of self-repair on human language and communication.”
The research focuses on how people deal with problems in language production during everyday conversations.
The successful PhD candidate will study how speakers adjust, correct or change what they say during conversations.
The research will use Conversation Analysis to examine conversational self-repair in English and at least one other language.
Scholarship Benefits
The successful candidate will receive:
- $40,900 per year
- Funding for three years
- A tuition fee offset/scholarship
- A living allowance stipend
- Opportunity to complete a PhD at Macquarie University in Australia
The stipend is for full-time study and is indexed.
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is open to domestic and international students who meet the requirements for the PhD program.
Macquarie University encourages applications from candidates with a background in:
- Linguistics
- Conversation analysis
- A related field
Applicants with competence in one or more of the following languages are also encouraged to apply:
- Australian Aboriginal language
- Tactile Auslan
- Japanese
- Finnish
- Norwegian
- Italian
Candidates with knowledge of communication conditions such as aphasia or fluency disorders, including stuttering, are also welcome to apply.
Research Area
The PhD will focus on human language and communication, particularly the way people repair problems during conversations.
The project aims to understand how people dynamically change their language when communication problems occur and how these repairs may influence the development and features of language.
This makes the scholarship a strong option for graduates interested in linguistics, communication, language research and related areas.
How to Apply
Applicants should first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) before making their scholarship application.
The EOI should be sent to both project supervisors:
- Associate Professor Scott Barnes
- Associate Professor Joe Blythe
The official Macquarie University listing asks applicants to use the subject line:
“Self-repair project PhD candidature”
After submitting the EOI, applicants should follow Macquarie University’s PhD and research scholarship application process.
Applicants should make sure they meet the PhD entry requirements and provide the required academic and supporting documents.
Official Application
Macquarie University – Deciphering Conversational Self-Repair Scholarship
Macquarie University – Research Scholarship Application Guide
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Deciphering Conversational Self-Repair Scholarship is:
31 October 2026
The scholarship is available for a direct-entry three-year PhD program.
Applicants are encouraged to begin the process early because the EOI must be submitted before the main application.
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