Flinders University Enterprise PhD Scholarship 2027

Flinders University are seeking an outstanding PhD candidate for a Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship.

This is an exciting project in partnership between Flinders University and the Port Adelaide Football Club (PAFC). The project will be based in Adelaide, South Australia, and will have an industry-based component with PAFC at Alberton.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 11, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorFlinders University
• City to studySouth Australia
• School to studyFlinders University
• Eligible CountryAustralia , New Zealand

Benefits

• A Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents.
• A minimum 60 FTE day (3-month equivalent) research internship with Port Adelaide Football Club.

Requirements

Ideally, we are seeking a candidate with a background in Sport and Exercise Science, Biomechanics, Data Science, Mathematics/Statistics, or Engineering. Candidates should be able to demonstrate applied coding and analytical skills (e.g. Python, R, SQL, or MATLAB) and an interest or experience in statistical modelling, machine learning, or computational analysis within a sporting or performance context.

To be eligible for the award of this scholarship a student must:

• Be an Australian citizen; or New Zealand citizen; or have been granted permanent resident status;
• And meet PhD admission requirements including: have an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8) including a research component of at least 6 months' full-time study achieving Distinction (75%) OR including evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant; and
• Be available to commence as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University in semester 1, 2027, or earlier.

Selection Process

• Prior to submitting an application for the scholarship, prospective applicants are advised to contact the Project lead, Dr Asara Senaratne via email [email protected] to discuss their interest and eligibility for the opportunity.
• The Project lead may invite candidates to apply and request a copy of their CV together with a covering letter outlining relevant qualifications, experience, research experience, and reasons for applying for the scholarship.
• Applicants will be shortlisted, and interviews will be held in the weeks following the close of applications.
• The successful candidate will ideally begin as soon as practicable, subject to negotiation (and not later than semester 1, 2027)

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit the Flinders University webpage.