Flinders University Adelaide PHN Health Economics PhD Scholarship 2027

Flinders University and the Adelaide PHN are offering a PhD Enterprise Scholarship to undertake innovative research into health economics evaluation of primary care health care initiatives. The Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) and the Adelaide PHN are collaborating on this research project to inform decision makers about efficient allocation of services and funding in the Adelaide PHN.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 17, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorFlinders University
• City to studySouth Australia
• School to studyFlinders University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

This PhD Enterprise Scholarship offers:

• $42,000 (2026 full-time rate, indexed annually thereafter) per annum tax free, for up to 3.5 years
• Access to academic and industry expertise through joint supervision
• A supportive environment to learn leading-edge research methods and become an expert in your area
• The opportunity to manage a complex research project and respond innovatively to challenges
• A collaborative research community where you can enhance your skills and build your network to progress your research career.

Requirements

To be eligible for a PhD Enterprise Scholarship you will need:

• to be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or have, or are eligible to apply for, a relevant international visa; and
• meet Flinders University PhD admission requirements – an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8), or evidence of equivalent research experience, such as refereed publications or significant experience as a lead researcher; and
• Scholarship recipients are expected to take up their studies as soon as practicable within a timeframe specified by the Office of Graduate Research in consultation with the industry partner, up to maximum of 3 months from the time of acceptance of the scholarship.  In exceptional circumstances and with approval of the industry partner and the University, this time may be extended to 6 months.
• Any other eligibility criteria relevant to the industry partner/research project (eg have or able to apply for a National Police Criminal History Check).

It is desirable for applicants to also have:

• A high level of verbal communication and organisational skills
• A health background

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit the Flinders University webpage.