Deciphering conversational self-repair
This scholarship is aligned with the ARC Discovery project “Deciphering the effects of self-repair on human language and communication” (DP260101045).
This scholarship supports research on human language and communication, focusing on the diverse ways that speakers shape language production using self-repair in conversation.
Key details
- 20258047
- PhD
- Applications close on 31 October 2026
- Domestic, International
- Arts and social sciences, language and linguistics
- $39,700 p.a.
This project aims to explore the formative effects of troubles with language production by establishing how people self-repair them in conversation. By studying how people dynamically adjust language production, this project will discover more about how communication drives features of language.
The successful candidate for this scholarship will use Conversation Analysis to explore dimensions of conversational self-repair in English and in at least one other language.
Availability
This scholarship is available to eligible candidates to undertake a direct entry three-year PhD program.
You are encouraged to apply if you have:
- a background in linguistics, conversation analysis or a cognate field
- competence in one or more Australian Aboriginal language, tactile Auslan, Japanese, Finnish, Norwegian or Italian.
We would also welcome candidates with a working knowledge of conditions that impact communication, such as aphasia or fluency disorders (eg stuttering).
Components
The scholarship comprises:
- a tuition fee offset/scholarship
- a living allowance stipend.
The value of this stipend scholarship is $39,700 per annum (full time, indexed) for three years.
How to apply
Before submitting your application, submit an expression of interest (EOI) to both:
- Associate Professor Scott Barnes at scott.barnes@mq.edu.au
- Associate Professor Joe Blythe at joe.blythe@mq.edu.au.
Use the subject line “Self-repair project PhD candidature”.