PhD Scholarship on Misogyny, the Manosphere and Digital Cultures of Harm

About the role

This full‑time PhD scholarship investigates the rise and impact of misogyny within online manosphere communities. The research will examine how digital subcultures construct, share, and legitimize harmful narratives and how these intersect with broader men’s rights movements and platform economies.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative research using semi‑structured interviews, digital ethnography, and social media data collection.
• Analyse discourse, identity formation, and ideological patterns within manosphere platforms.
• Explore algorithmic and economic mechanisms that amplify misogynistic content.
• Identify potential interventions, healthier masculinity models, and policy recommendations.

Required profile

• Strong interest in gender studies, digital cultures, or related social sciences.
• Ability to work independently on a 3.5‑year research project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Qualitative research methods (e.g., semi‑structured interviews, digital ethnography).
• Social media data collection and content analysis.
• Discourse or thematic analysis frameworks.

What we offer

• Research Living Allowance of $37,145 AUD per annum (tax‑free, indexed).
• Additional CEVAW top‑up scholarship of $10,000 AUD per annum.
• Access to Monash University’s Faculty of Arts resources and supervision.
• Opportunities to contribute to policy and platform governance discussions.