Drive economic, social and political change with innovative research
Pursue an advanced research project in politics, public policy, or international relations. Guided by expert supervisors with strong links to government and industry you will conduct independent research in a field that is important to you and where you can make a difference. You will have the opportunity to contribute new knowledge and expand your understanding of the political forces that steer the world and the countries within it.
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Why undertake a PhD in Government and International Relations at Flinders
A PhD in Government and International Relations at Flinders is a stepping stone to a career in government, think tanks, not-for-profit organisations, universities, and private corporations. Increasingly, individuals with PhDs are highly sought after for senior management positions within government, and as political or policy analysts.
Top up scholarships are available for newly enrolled high-achieving domestic or international PhD students in the College of Business, Government and Law on the basis of academic merit and research potential.
The six scholarships available are valued at $5,000 per annum for the duration of a PhD degree (maximum 3 years, with a possible 6-month extension).
Flinders government and international relations academic staff are recognised as leaders in their fields both in Australia and around the world. Our academics draw on their extensive knowledge to undertake research that makes a difference to people's lives.
Professor Don DeBats | US social/political history, comparative US-Australian-Canadian political history |
Dr Maryanne Kelton | Australian foreign policy, alliance relations |
Associate Professor Anthony Langlois | International relations, political theory, human rights |
Dr Rob Manwaring | Australian politics, Australian Government, comparative politics |
Professor Andrew Parkin | Policy and administration, political science, political sociology |
Associate Professor Rodrigo Praino | Public policy, American politics, elections and election campaigns |
Professor Gerry Redmond | Public policy, social policy, poverty and inequality |
Associate Professor Noore Siddiquee | Public sector management, public accountability, NGOs |
Associate Professor Cassandra Star | Australian politics, climate policy, environmental politics |
Dr Michael Sullivan | East Asian politics, international politcal economy, Asian regionalism |
Professor Miguel Vatter | Contemporary political philosophy, moral and social philosophy, biopolitics |
Associate Professor Michael Barr |
Malaysia/Singapore politics and history, international relations |
Emeritus Professor George Crowder | Contemporary political philosophy, political philosophy, political theory |
Professor Adam Graycar | Public policy, political science, social policy |
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David Waterford
Project title: Politicians as policymakers: The interaction of interests, ideology, information and institutions in an Australian state
Supervisors: Professor Gerry Redmond, Professor Charles Lees
Investigation of policymaking by the South Australia political executive 2002-2010, in three policy areas – bioscience industry, radioactive waste management, and urban water-supply – by applying Carol Weiss’ 4Is framework of policymaking. Primary sources include interviews with members of the political executive from the era and previously unavailable cabinet documents.
Dwi Ratih S. Esti
Project title: Effectiveness of evaluation practices in supporting regional development planning
Supervisors: Associate Professor Noore Siddiquee, Professor Gerry Redmond
This research provides an in-depth overview of the effectiveness of evaluation practices in supporting regional development planning in Indonesia using two case studies at the provincial level. Realist methodology was selected to better understand the causal mechanisms and contexts which influence the effectiveness of evaluation practice in regional development planning.
Fajar Fadli
Project title: The governance of renewable energy in Indonesia
Supervisors: Associate Professor Noore Siddiquee, Dr Peter Tangney
This research investigates renewable energy governance in Indonesia with a focus on transparency and public participation. It aims to evaluate governance process and to investigate the extent to which transparency and public participation can improve renewable energy share in Indonesia.
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