Job No.: 696798
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3.5 years fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: The successful applicant will receive a Research Living Allowance, at current value of $37,145AUD per annum 2026 full-time rate (tax-free stipend), indexed plus allowances as per RTP stipend scholarship conditions at: www.monash.edu/graduate-research/study/scholarships/fees-scholarships/scholarship-policy-and-procedures. A tuition fee scholarship and Single Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) will be provided for a successful international awardee.

The Opportunity

The Monash Japanese Language Education Hub (MJLEH) was established in 1996 with a grant from the Nippon Foundation. Housed in the Japanese Studies Centre and affiliated with the School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics (Faculty of Arts), the Hub provides a variety of activities and programs dedicated to improving and supporting the teaching and learning of Japanese in Australia.

The MJLEH Scholarships support graduate researchers to complete a PhD at Monash University on a topic related to the acquisition and/or teaching of Japanese Language and Cultural Literacy. Awardees will also become Fellows of the Nippon Foundation. One award is made available each year, up to a total of two awards to be held concurrently.

Research Areas

- Second language learners and language acquisition
- Teaching of Japanese language and/or cultural competency




- Projects incorporating a multilingual or multinational perspective on Japanese language teaching/learning
- Projects that fulfil these requirements and link to existing research strengths within the Faculty of Arts are especially welcomed.

Candidate Requirements

The successful applicant will have an excellent academic track record in a relevant field (e.g., Languages, Linguistics, Education, or relevant Social Science discipline).

In its assessment, the selection committee will prioritise applicants who hold an Australian (or equivalent international) Honours or Master’s degree (both in a relevant field), with a significant research component and with first-class honours/H1 awarded.

Details of eligibility requirements, including English-language proficiency skills, to undertake a PhD in the Faculty of Arts are available at www.monash.edu/arts/graduate_research/how-to-apply. Applicants should ensure they familiarise themselves with these requirements before deciding whether they should apply.

Scholarship holders must be enrolled full time and on campus. Please note: applicants who already hold a PhD will not be considered.

The successful applicant will be expected to enrol by December 2026. However, there may be some flexibility as to the date of commencement.

Enquiries

You are required to discuss your research proposal with Dr Satoshi Nambu, School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics, Email: before you submit an application.

Application Close: Wednesday 30 September 2026, 11:55 pm AEST

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📌 MJLEH PhD Scholarship in Japanese Language Education and Cultural Literacy (Melbourne)
🏢 Monash University
📍 Melbourne