Flinders University 2023 Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant

We are seeking an outstanding candidate for PhD scholarships for an ARC Discovery Project entitled: Veteran Suicide: Investigating the Social and Historical Dimensions This exciting project is a partnership between Flinders University, The University of New South Wales Queensland, and the University of Alabama. 

The project has one funded PhD scholarships which will be based at Flinders University in the College of Education, Social Work and Psychology, in the Open Door: Understanding and Supporting Service Personnel and their Families research initiative. (Principal supervisor Professor Ben Wadham, Associate Supervisor Associate Professor Udoy Saikia).

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant
• Aim and Benefits of Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant
• Requirements for Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant 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

Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant

Aim and Benefits of Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant

The scholarship includes:

• A stipend  valued at $30,000* per annum (2023 rate) tax free
• The scholarship will be awarded for three years
• A Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Proposer to advise if an extension is possible

Requirements for Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant 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; or are international citizens; 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, 2024; 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Admission to HDR

Those who apply for the scholarship opportunity that have not already applied for admission to a relevant HDR must also apply.  Instructions on how to apply for admission can be found here: 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 

Scholarship Application

Prior to submitting an application for the scholarship, prospective applicants are advised to contact the Project lead, Professor Ben Wadham via email ([email protected]) to discuss your interest and eligibility in the opportunity.  The Project lead may invite you to apply and request a copy of your CV together with a covering letter outlining your relevant qualifications, experience, research experience and reasons for applying for the scholarship.

Applicants will be shortlisted and interviews will be held the week commencing September 4th 2023. Outcomes will be released by September 15. 2023.  (interviewing is not mandatory project leads may select their preferred candidate by advising student finance and scholarships via Service one.)

The successful candidate will ideally begin by February 5, 2024 subject to negotiation (and not later than March 4 2024).

For more details, visit Flinders University website.