UOW PhD Scholarship in the Economics of University Reputation
University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong PhD research on how university reputation and rankings affect student choices and graduate outcomes. A$38,420 annual stipend for 3.5 years; domestic and international applicants may apply by 10 November 2026.
The University of Wollongong School of Business seeks a PhD researcher to study the measurement, value and distributional effects of university reputation in Australia. The project uses applied microeconomics, causal inference and linked administrative data. Professor Alfredo Paloyo and Dr Oleg Yerokhin will supervise the work. The award provides an indexed A$38,420 annual stipend for 3.5 years, with access to computing resources and conference travel support. Send an initial application to Professor Paloyo by 10 November 2026; shortlisted candidates will then submit formal admission and scholarship applications. The official call does not explicitly state that tuition fees are covered, so applicants should confirm fee arrangements with UOW.
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Benefits
A$38,420 annual stipend, indexed each year, for a full-time 3.5-year PhD. The research group offers computing resources, conference travel support and researcher development. Tuition-fee coverage is not specified in this project call; confirm fees with UOW.
Eligibility summary
Domestic applicants need First Class Honours or a research master’s in economics, econometrics or a related quantitative field. International applicants normally also need a first-authored Q1 journal publication or equivalent. All applicants need quantitative research and programming skills, must meet UOW PhD entry rules and any applicable English requirements.
Requirements
Documents required
Email Professor Alfredo Paloyo a CV, all tertiary transcripts, a one-page cover letter and contact details for two referees (at least one academic). Use the subject line “PhD Scholarship – Economics of University Reputation”. Shortlisted candidates complete formal UOW admission and scholarship applications.
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