This PhD scholarship is based at the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute: Sleep Health (Flinders University) in Adelaide and your primary supervisor will be Dr Hannah Scott. There is scope to refine your specific PhD research project to your research interests. If you are interested in this, please discuss this option with Dr Scott prior to applying for this scholarship.
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Benefits
- The scholarship includes a stipend valued at $35,010 p.a. tax free (2025 full-time rate indexed annually).
- Recipients who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, or hold Australian Permanent Residency status will be provided a RTP fee offset which covers tuition fees charged by the university for up to four years.
- A fee waiver scholarship may be available for International students.
Requirements
- 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
- Are enrolling as a full-time PhD student and will be available to commence at Flinders University during semester 1 2026;
- Have had their candidature accepted in the area in which they propose to undertake their studies.
Application Deadline
October 1, 2025How To Apply
- Prior to applying for the scholarship, prospective applicants are advised to contact the Project Lead Investigator, Dr Hannah Scott ([email protected]), to discuss your interest and eligibility for the opportunity.
- In your email, please provide your CV together with a covering letter outlining your relevant qualifications, experience, research experience and reasons for applying for the scholarship.
For more information, kindly visit Flinders University scholarship webpage.
