Research Funding and Other Opportunities

AVERT members have access to exclusive research funding opportunities.  Learn more about the latest research funding calls administered by the AVERT network as well as other opportunities for research funding, fellowships, exchanges and collaborations. 

AVERT role available

Research Network Coordinator

The AVERT Research Network is offering an exciting opportunity for a new Research Network Coordinator to join our team.

The Coordinator will support the operational success of our multidisciplinary research initiative by managing the planning and delivery of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, maintaining the network's communications and website, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Position: Research Network Coordinator
Location: Melbourne, Australia (remote work possible within Australia)
Employment Type: Casual (approx. 0.5 FTE), with potential for a contract in 2025
Organisation: AVERT Research Network (Deakin University)

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage AVERT’s annual events calendar.

  • Maintain the network’s website and social media.

  • Coordinate communications, support leadership with scheduling and reporting.

  • Liaise with government and university stakeholders for events and initiatives.

Key Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate will have experience managing in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, with strong project management and organisational skills to meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, and Squarespace, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential.

Desirable
Knowledge of graphic design software, such as Adobe Photoshop, and an interest in terrorism and countering violent extremism research are considered beneficial for this role.

Benefits
This position offers a flexible 0.5 FTE schedule, the option to work remotely within Australia, and the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic and multidisciplinary research network.

Deadline: Wednesday 14th of September, 2024

How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter to adi-avert@deakin.edu.au. The position description can be found here.

Apply for the 2025 Fellowship at the ACJS Doctoral Student Summit

HDR students are invited to apply for a prestigious fellowship at the 2025 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) Doctoral Student Summit, to be held in Denver, Colorado, in March 2025.

Program Highlights: The 2025 Summit, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will offer students opportunities to present research, participate in developmental workshops, and network with global criminologists.

Fellowship Benefits: Selected fellows will receive accommodations, conference registration, and partial meals. While flights from AU/NZ may be costly, students are encouraged to explore travel schemes to support participation.

Eligibility: HDR students engaged in research related to criminal justice, criminology, or crime and deviancy (broadly defined) are encouraged to apply. You do not need to be enrolled in a Criminology program to be eligible.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2024 (early applications encouraged). The application process involves two steps, as detailed on the ACJS website.

For more details and to apply, visit the ACJS Doctoral Summit 2025 page

Note on Eligibility for AU/NZ Students:

  • GPA requirements can be disregarded with a note explaining your institution’s structure.

  • Coursework and qualifying exams can also be omitted if not applicable, with the advisor’s letter supplementing the application.

For additional details, see the Journal of Criminal Justice Education article.

Research Assistant, Transnational Challenges Program

The Lowy Institute is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to work with the Program Director of the Transnational Challenges Program.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Research Assistant will work closely with the Program Director of the Transnational Challenges Program to provide exceptional research support across a number of projects relating to a variety of thematic issues on terrorism and extremism, disinformation, technology’s impacts on security and society and democratic safeguarding. They will also provide assistance in managing dialogues and events.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

The successful candidate will have excellent research, writing, and organisational skills, clear communication skills, and tertiary qualifications in national security studies or international relations with a focus and subject matter experience of any of the following - terrorism, violent extremism, democracy studies, disinformation.

APPOINTMENT

This is an initial six-month appointment with the possibility of extension and promotion. Sydney or Melbourne based applicants are preferred, but there is flexibility regarding location base for the right candidate.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should send a copy of their CV and cover letter and two references to the Lowy Institute recruitment team recruit@lowyinstitute.org

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

For additional information regarding the role please contact Lowy Institute recruitment via the email above or 02 8238 9000.

Call for Papers

Research and Practice Colloquium: Conceptualising, Understanding, and Preventing Mixed Forms of Extremism

School of Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool September 24th and 25th 2024

Across Europe, North America, and Oceania, recent data highlights a troubling trend: an increasing number of individuals being referred to counter-extremism and de-radicalisation programs are exhibiting mixed extremist viewpoints, rather than the singular doctrinal perspectives typically associated with historically prevalent forms of extremism, such as those associated with the Far Right or Islamism. In many countries, this pattern is also reflected in numbers of individuals being charged with hate crimes and terrorism related offenses.

While widespread fears have been expressed about a growing number of young people turning to or engaging with concerning ideational perspectives - such as Incel, misogynistic, homophobic, transphobic and conspiracy theories - significant knowledge gaps persist regarding the contexts, processes, and experiences that may encourage or influence involvement and immersion. Although studies gathering primary data from individuals exploring, adopting, and promoting mixed ideological perspectives is ongoing, gaining access and ethical approval is exceptionally challenging.

As part of the research project and network Conceptualising, Understanding, and Preventing Mixed Forms of Extremism (CUPMFE) and hosted by the International Criminological Research Unit (ICRU), a research cluster at the University of Liverpool, this Research and Practice Colloquium seeks to bring together a diverse range of stakeholders.

Learn more here.