Flinders University 2022 MRFF Funded PhD Scholarship Opportunity

We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a fully-funded PhD Scholarship working jointly at Flinders University and the South Australian Research Institute. Joining projects funded by the Medical Research Future Fund and working with data from the ground breaking Registry of Senior Australians, the candidate will use big data analytic methods to better understand the impact of mental health problems among older people and the use of mental health services by this population.

This project will provide the candidate with skills in epidemiology, big data analytics, health service research methods, and knowledge translation. It will provide skill development in conducting research to influence policy change within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates with a background in psychology, public health, epidemiology, health services research, biostatistics, and/or data analytics are encouraged to apply. Previous experience working with big data in R, SAS or STATA are preferred but professional development can be provided where necessary.

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• MRFF Funded PhD Scholarship Opportunity
• Aim and Benefits of MRFF Funded PhD Scholarship Opportunity
• Requirements for MRFF Funded PhD Scholarship Opportunity Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

MRFF Funded PhD Scholarship Opportunity

Aim and Benefits of MRFF Funded PhD Scholarship Opportunity

The scholarship includes:

• a stipend valued at $30,000 per annum tax free (indexed annually), with possibility to increase with external funding
• The scholarship will be awarded for 3 years, possibility of a 6 month extension
• A Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Requirements for MRFF Funded PhD Scholarship Opportunity Qualification

To be eligible for the award of this scholarship a student must:

• 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
• be available to commence as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University in Semester 1, 2023 at the latest

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Interested candidates must first send an expression of interest to Dr Monica Cations at [email protected]. In your email please include:

• A summary of your work/research experience as relevant to the proposed project, and your reasons for applying for this scholarship
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section
• A curriculum vitae (CV)

Dr Monica Cations

For more details, visit Flinders University website.