The Opportunity

: This PhD stipend scholarship offers a unique opportunity for a talented candidate to define their own research direction within the field of human-animal interactions. We are looking for innovative thinkers from any discipline (, Allied Health, Social Sciences, Education) who are passionate about how pets and animal-assisted activities can facilitate social inclusion and health outcomes.

The PhD Project:

This scholarship invites applicants to propose their own research program. Your proposal should build upon or take inspiration from Dr Em Bould’s established work in animal-assisted activities, such as:

Dog Buddies: A program using dog-walking to foster community inclusion for people with cognitive disabilities.

Pets and People Program: Using a shared interest in pets to build connections between older adults living in aged care and international university students.

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