Dr. Molly Saunders

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Molly Saunders is a Research Associate in the Policy and Governance Program at the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University. She is currently supporting a co-designed research project focused on experiences of young people with disabilities and young carers through institutional listening. As a PhD Candidate at the University of New South Wales, Molly examines gender inequity within marketised systems of disability support, utilizing case study analysis to highlight women's disabilities and human rights, particularly in relation to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. In addition to her research, Molly is actively involved with UNSW’s Australian Human Rights Institute as an associate and serves as a steering committee member for UNSW’s Women’s Wellbeing Academy. She holds leadership in the Australian Sociological Association’s Postgraduate Portfolio for 2025-2026. Her broad research interests encompass gender inequality, feminist theory, critical disability theory, critical health humanities, human rights, inclusive research methodologies, and minority group experiences.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

— Present

Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia

Support co-designed research projects on the experiences of young people with disabilities.

PhD Candidate

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Researching gender inequity in disability support systems.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.