Degree type
PhD
Closing date
1 June 2025
Campus
Launceston
Citizenship requirement
Domestic
About the research project
The housing market has been playing an increasing role in macroeconomic stability, systemic risk and monetary policy. House price growth across housing submarkets within an economy as well as the mortgage structure and characteristics within the financial market play a role in monetary and fiscal policy. In addition, affordable, accessible and adequate housing provides a safe environment for citizens to be productive in their work, engage in education, maintain good health and connect with their community.
This project will explore the interconnection between housing markets and the macroeconomy, exploring transmission mechanisms. The Project will apply quantitative methods and econometric and network analysis to existing secondary data. The research will investigate how housing markets impact the economic system.
Primary Supervisor
Funding
Applicants will be considered for a Research Training Program (RTP) scholarship or Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarship (TGRS) which, if successful, provides:
- a living allowance stipend of $33,511 per annum (2025 rate, indexed annually) for 3.5 years
- a relocation allowance of up to $2,000
- a tuition fees offset covering the cost of tuition fees for up to four years (domestic applicants only)
If successful, international applicants will receive a University of Tasmania Fees Offset for up to four years.
As part of the application process you may indicate if you do not wish to be considered for scholarship funding.
Other funding opportunities and fees
For further information regarding other scholarships on offer, and the various fees of undertaking a research degree, please visit Scholarships and fees.
Eligibility
Applicants should review the Higher Degree by Research minimum entry requirements.
Ensure your eligibility for the scholarship round by referring to our Key Dates.
Selection Criteria
The project is competitively assessed and awarded. Selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the project as determined by the College.
Additional essential selection criteria specific to this project:
- Relevant degree in economics, econometrics, or finance
- Strength in advanced statistical data analysis and econometrics
- Evidence of research capability from publications
Additional desirable selection criteria specific to this project:
- Experience in advanced analytical skills
- Aptitude for coding and statistical software use
- Relevant publication in ranked academic journals (ABDC or Scopus)
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Dr Maria Yanotti to discuss your suitability and the project's requirements; and
- In your application:
- Copy and paste the title of the project from this advertisement into your application. If you don’t correctly do this your application may be rejected.
- Submit a signed supervisory support form, a CV including contact details of 2 referees and your project research proposal.
- Apply prior to 1 June 2025.
Full details of the application process can be found under the 'How to apply' section at Research degrees.
Following the closing date applications will be assessed within the College. Applicants should expect to receive notification of the outcome by email by the advertised outcome date.
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