Post Graduate Research Students

Research in Applied Economics for Higher Degree Students

A fundamental objective of CRAE is to facilitate, engender and strengthen collaboration among academics, professionals and higher degree students conducting research in the field of applied economics. HDR students working in the field of applied economics are encouraged to access all facilities offered by CRAE, in particular the seminar and working paper series.

APAI PhD Scholarship Opportunity

Details of Grant
Supervisor:Professor Harry Bloch, School of Economics and Finance, Curtin University.
Stipend: $25,188 pa tax free for three years.
Commencement Date: Available for immediate start.

Criteria for Applicant

• An Australian or New Zealand resident.
• Undertaking research leading to a thesis related to the theme of the research grant, ideally combining industrial organization, technical change, entrepreneurship and evolutionary economics.
• Eligible for entry to the PhD program – Honours I or IIA, or strong Master’s degree with substantial research component.

Details of Current Research

This scholarship is offered as a compliment to current CRAE Research.

To Apply
Go to APAI Scholarship

CRAE Seminar Series

CRAE, in conjunction with the School of Economics and Finance, runs a series of lunchtime seminars every week during semester. Topics are presented by senior international, national and local researchers in the applied economics field. It is anticipated that HDR students will attend these seminars as a part of the ongoing research program. Unless otherwise stated, the seminars run from 12 noon - 1 pm on Thursdays, in the Board Room, Level 9, Building 402, Bentley Campus.

Details of the weekly Presenters and Topics are available on the CRAE Seminar Series page.
Inquiries: Professor Harry Bloch

Research Resources

Economic Publication Database Links

The following are direct links to Databases that contain research in the Applied Economics field.

• E-space: for Curtin academic research publications
• RePEc: database for Economic Researchers provided by the Universtiy of Connecticut
• Social Science Research Network (SSRN): governed by a Board of Trustees from US Universities

The Office of Research and Development

Curtin University supports higher degree students with the provision of resources, training sessions and ac cess to up-to-date information. More Details