Flinders University Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) PhD Scholarship Opportunities 2026

They are 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
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 25, 2025
• Value$40,000 p.a. tax free
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorFlinders University
• City to studySouth Australia
• School to studyFlinders University
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• A stipend and top-up scholarship valued at $40,000 p.a. tax free
• The scholarship will be awarded for 3.5 years
• A Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. 

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

Candidates could begin their full-time PhD in Semester 1, 2026, but there is opportunity for later start dates.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Apply for an admission at Flinders University 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
• 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.