Flinders University Health Services Research and Epidemiology PhD Scholarship Opportunities 2026

Seeking outstanding candidates for fully funded PhD Scholarship opportunities working jointly at Flinders University Caring Futures Institute and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). Working with data from the unique Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA), the candidates will use analytical/statistical methodologies to produce the evidence necessary to improve the consistency and quality of care provided to older Australians receiving aged care services.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 4, 2026
• ValueFully Funded
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorFlinders University
• City to studySouth Australia
• School to studyFlinders University
• Eligible CountryAustralia , New Zealand

Benefits

The scholarship includes:

• A stipend and top-up scholarship valued at $40,000 p.a. tax free
• The scholarship will be awarded for 3 years
• A Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and permanent residents

Requirements

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

• Be an Australian citizen; or New Zealand citizen; 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

The start date is flexible.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Those who apply for the scholarship opportunity that have not already applied for admission to a relevant HDR must also apply. Instructions on how to apply for admission can be found here: https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/apply/apply-research-degree/how-to-apply

By lodging this separate application, applicants acknowledge:

• The ‘Supervisor confirmation’ must refer to the application for this scholarship
• The application for PhD admission will only be assessed where:
• The applicant is successful in being awarded the scholarship

Application

Please send a copy of your CV together with a covering letter outlining your relevant qualifications, experience, research experience, reasons for applying for the scholarship to Associate Professor Stephanie Harrison via email ([email protected]).

For more information, kindly visit Flinders University scholarship webpage.