La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship (LTIRS) - Assessing Climate Change Risks and Sustainability Strategies in Healthcare in the Loddon Mallee Region 2025

Scholarship code: IND-25121

This prestigious scholarship, established by the La Trobe Rural Health School - Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research - in partnership with Bendigo Health, will be awarded to an outstanding candidate undertaking research that addresses critical challenges for Australia's rural health and wellbeing.

This project focuses on examining the impacts of climate change and sustainability issues on healthcare delivery in regional Victoria, particularly within Bendigo Health and the broader Loddon Mallee public health sector.

As an applicant you should have an interest in health, climate change and large-scale systemic change. By collaborating with key stakeholders, this research aims to co-develop a climate and sustainability strategy that enhances operational resilience, reduces environmental impacts, and improves health outcomes. The insights generated will have significant implications for strengthening rural and regional healthcare systems for a sustainable future.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineAugust 31, 2025
• Value$35,000 per annum
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorLa Trobe University
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyLa Trobe University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• a La Trobe Research Scholarship for three and a half years, with a value of $35,000 per annum (pro-rata), to support your living costs (2025 rate)
• a fee-relief scholarship for up to four years
• relocation allowance and publication/ thesis allowance
• opportunities to work with Australia's largest rural health school and the Violet Vines Marshman Research Centre, collaborating with leading researchers and accessing a comprehensive suite of professional development programs.

Requirements

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

• meet the entrance requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy
• not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose.
• be an Australian and New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident

Interview Dates and Process

In selecting the successful applicant, we prioritise applications from candidates who:

• will be enrolled full-time and undertaking their research at a La Trobe University regional campus (Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura, or Albury-Wodonga)
• have completed a Masters by Research or another significant body of research (such as an Honours thesis or lead authorship of a peer-reviewed publication) assessed at a La Trobe Masters by Research standard of 75 or above
• have a background in healthcare or a closely related field, with demonstrated understanding or experience relevant to healthcare systems, public health, or health services delivery

The University will carefully review your application and consider you for this scholarship. The successful candidate will be made an offer for candidature and scholarship.

As part of the application process, interviews will be undertaken with Bendigo Health and La Trobe University.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• If you wish to apply for this scholarship follow Step 3 and 4 to submit your full application for scholarship and candidature. 
• Select the 'La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship (LTIRS)' option when prompted in the application portal, and use the scholarship code IND-25121. 

Please note: As part of your application you are not required to identify a potential supervisor – Dr Corina Modderman is the designated supervisor for this project.

Who to contact to make an enquiry

• Dr Corina Modderman, [email protected]

For more information, Kindly visit La Trobe scholarship webpage.