Degree type
PhD
Closing date
1 February 2025
Campus
Launceston
Citizenship requirement
Domestic / International
About the research project
Contracts for the international carriage of goods by sea are primarily governed by international conventions. Most of the countries adopted the Hague-Visby regime, which is essentially based upon the Hague Rules or known as the 'International Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules of Law relating to Bills of Lading' (Brussels, 25th August 1924). The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the Hague Rules. The problem is these international conventions were all drafted decades ago where no one could envisage the invention of autonomous ships. The trial run of the 'Yara Birkland" in Norway in 2021 raised awareness of the international community that autonomous ships are becoming a reality. At the same time, autonomous ships point to the fact that existing international conventions pertaining to international carriage of goods by sea are coming of age but yet there is no alternative international legal regime suitable for the use of autonomous ships in place. The aim of this research is to construct such a suitable international regime.
Primary Supervisor
Meet Dr Poomintr Sooksripaisarnkit
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
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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.
Additional eligibility criteria specific to this project/scholarship:
- Applicants must be able to undertake the project on-campus
- Applications are open to domestic and international applicants
- English language score must be above minimum entry requirements for this project
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:
- Graduated with an LLB or LLM degree from a recognised university, preferably with a distinction or with First Class Honours
- Had academic publishing experiences in refereed academic journals
Additional desirable selection criteria specific to this project:
- Prior working experiences in the legal or shipping industry would be an advantage
Application process
- Select your project, and check that you meet the eligibility and selection criteria, including citizenship;
- Contact Dr Poomintr Sooksripaisarnkit 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 February 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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