Federation University Australia Scholarship in Youth Athletic Development 2027

The Federation University Australia is offering a funded PhD research opportunity exploring innovative ways to improve the long-term athletic development of young athletes. The research will investigate how game-based training and adaptable coaching methods can improve physical performance, confidence, engagement and overall athletic development across different sports.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 29, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorFederation University Australia
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyFederation University Australia
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

This project is funded for 3 years, with the possibility of a 6-month extension upon application.

• Stipend
  • $50,000 per year, provided in fortnightly, tax-free instalments comprised of $40,000 as the base stipend, and a $10,000 top-up from Federation University
• Project support
  • $3,000 per year available to spend on the research project provided by the Research Training Program (RTP) allowance
• Tuition fees
  • Up to $32,000 will be covered by the Research Training Program (RTP) fee-offset scholarship for domestic students
• Internship
  • The project will include a 60-day internship where the successful applicant will work as a strength and conditioning coach with Melbourne Athletic.

Requirements

To be eligible for the project, you must: 

• be eligible for a PhD
• willing to undertake full-time study
• be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or international applicant

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please contact Dr Matthew O'Grady before submitting your application. When you're ready to apply, follow these instructions.

For more information, kindly visit the Federation University webpage.