La Trobe University - Sheffield Hallam University Joint PhD Program Scholarship 2025

La Trobe University is offering a graduate research scholarship for students to undertake a joint PhD with Sheffield Hallam University, UK.

Applications for this scholarship are now open to Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents newly enrolling in a PhD. 

Students undertaking the joint PhD program will be enrolled in a PhD at both institutions. Your supervisory team will comprise of academic staff from both institutions who will provide support and guidance throughout your research. As a student enrolled at both La Trobe and Sheffield Hallam, you will have access to services and support provided by both institutions, including a range of professional and personal development programs.

You will begin your studies at La Trobe University where you will spend the majority of your time, but with an expectation that you will spend typically 12 months at Sheffield Hallam University. Travel to and study at the host institution will be subject to the usual immigration requirements.

The joint PhD includes a tailored program of progress monitoring to fulfil the requirements of both institutions. All candidates will write and submit a thesis for defence by oral examination. On successful completion of the program requirements, you will be awarded a PhD jointly by both institutions.

The successful applicant can commence at any time with the support of your supervisor, at a La Trobe University campus, and willing to spend typically 12 months based in Sheffield, UK.

Projects will remain open until filled, and new opportunities will be posted below as they become available.

Available projects

There are a number of joint PhD scholarship available to applicants from the range of projects listed below, competitively awarded and selection is based on academic merit and suitability to the selected project. Please contact the primary supervisor for more information about these projects.

• SHU-25020 - COVID-19 Amyloid Proteins: Decoding the Mechanisms of Neurotoxicity, Accumulation and Impaired Clearance
  • Primary supervisor: Dr Sarah Annesley
  • Other supervisors: Dr Nick Reynolds (LTU), Dr Caroline Dalton (SHU), Dr David Smith (SHU), Dr Seb Dworkin (LTU), Dr Ashely Mansell (LTU)
• SHU-25021 - Decoding Success in Football: A Multidisciplinary Sports Analytics Approach to Performance Metrics Across Leagues and Contexts
  • Primary supervisor: Dr Matthew Varley
  • Other supervisors: Dr David Carey (LTU), Associate Professor Joseph Stone (SHU), Dr John Kelley (SHU)
• SHU-25022 - The Political Economy of the Pharmaceutical Innovation System in the UK and Australia and Access to Medical Products for Pandemics
  • Primary supervisor: Associate Professor Deborah Gleeson
  • Other supervisors: Dr Tarryn Phillips (LTU), Dr Craig Paterson (SHU), Dr Luciano Bottini Filho (SHU)

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 31, 2025
• Value$35000 Per annum
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorLa Trobe University
• City to studyVictoria
• School to studyLa Trobe University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• a Research Training Program (RTP)  stipend for up to three and a half (3.5) years for a doctoral degree, with a value of $35,000 per annum (2025 rate)
• a Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset scholarship for up to four years for a doctoral degree
• a travel allowance to assist with travel between Melbourne and Sheffield, and personal expenses while residing in the UK
• an allowance to relocate to Melbourne to commence the degree and publication/ thesis allowance
• opportunities to work with outstanding researchers at La Trobe and Sheffield Hallam universities, and access to our suit of professional development programs

Requirements

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

• contact the primary supervisor listed against the project, and receive their invitation to submit a full application
• meet the entrance requirements for the PhD
• not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose

 

Interview Dates and Process

In selecting successful applicants, we prioritise applications from candidates who:

• will be enrolled full-time and undertaking their research at a La Trobe University campus
• have completed a Masters by Research or other significant body of research, such as an honours research thesis or lead authorship of a peer-reviewed publication, assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 75 or above

Application Documents

• A statement outlining your interest in the project and your research goals
• A copy of your academic transcripts
• A copy of your research thesis or any relevant publications
• Your CV

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

How To Apply

To apply for one of the joint PhD scholarships, follow these steps:

1. Check Your Eligibility: Ensure you meet the entry requirements for the PhD.
2. Select a Project: Choose a project from the available projects above.
3. Review Project Requirements: Check the eligibility criteria and any additional conditions for the chosen project.
4. Contact the Primary Supervisor: Email the primary supervisor for your preferred project to express your interest in applying. Include the following information to help them assess your eligibility:

• A statement outlining your interest in the project and your research goals
• A copy of your academic transcripts
• A copy of your research thesis or any relevant publications
• Your CV

Only eligible applicants will be invited by the primary supervisor to submit a full application for the PhD and scholarship. Please do not submit your application through our online portal without an invitation from the primary supervisor, as your application will not be accepted without their support.

Once invited to apply by the primary supervisor, please follow the instructions on the How to Apply page for the PhD. Remember to include the relevant project code (SHU-25---) in your application.

For Domestic Applicants: Select the 'Graduate Research - Specialist Research Scholarship' in your application.

Who to contact for further information?

• Contact the primary supervisor listed against your preferred project to express your interest.

For more information, kindly visit La Trobe University scholarship webpage.