Deakin University 2025 HDR Scholarship - Systems Thinking for Healthy Schools

Applications now open. A PhD scholarship is available to initiate and conduct research on the topic 'Systems Thinking for Healthy Schools'.

Their research at the Global Centre for Preventive Health and Nutrition (GLOBE) helps communities take actions that safeguard children and improve their wellbeing. We have helped communities protect children from unhealthy weight gain for up to two years, something only a handful of other research groups have been able to achieve. Their most recent trial was designed to protect children for 4 years. Beyond two years however, we found that protection weakened, and obesity returned. Feedback from communities pointed to the need for implementation support to help them reliably and sustainably provide healthy school environments. Nobody has explored whether system-wide changes to school environments can be implemented and sustained so that successive cohorts of children are protected from unhealthy weight gain.

• Table of Content
• About Deakin University
• HDR Scholarship - Systems Thinking for Healthy Schools
• Aim and Benefits of HDR Scholarship - Systems Thinking for Healthy Schools
• HDR Scholarship - Systems Thinking for Healthy Schools Courses
• Requirements for HDR Scholarship - Systems Thinking for Healthy Schools Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

HDR Scholarship - Systems Thinking for Healthy Schools

Aim and Benefits of HDR Scholarship - Systems Thinking for Healthy Schools

This scholarship is available over 3 years.

• Stipend of $35,550 per annum tax exempt (2025 rate)
• Relocation allowance of $500-1500 (for single to family) for students moving from interstate
• International students only:  Tuition fees offset for the duration of 4 years. Single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.

HDR Scholarship - Systems Thinking for Healthy Schools Courses

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Requirements for HDR Scholarship - Systems Thinking for Healthy Schools Qualification

To be eligible you must:

• Be a domestic or international candidate. Domestic includes candidates with Australian Citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenship.
• Meet Deakin's PhD entry requirements
• Be enrolling full time and hold an honours degree (first class) or an equivalent standard master's degree with a substantial research component.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Please email a CV, academic transcript and example of written work (such as journal article, report or student assignment) to Professor Colin Bell. The CV should highlight your skills, education, publications and relevant work experience. Suitable applicants will then be invited to submit a formal application.

For more details, visit Deakin University scholarship webpage