Flinders University 2023 PhD Scholarship - Pathways for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Hearing Health

We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a PhD scholarship for a National Health and Medical Research Council funded project entitled: Pathways for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander hearing health: The PATHWAY Project. This exciting project is a partnership between Flinders University, University of Sydney, and University of NSW.

The project has one funded PhD scholarship based at Flinders University (Principal supervisor: Dr Jacqueline Stephens). This project may suit applicants with an Honours degree in audiology, public health, digital health, or other health related discipline.

 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for PhD Scholarship 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

PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of PhD Scholarship

The scholarship includes:

• A stipend valued at $33,000 per annum (2023 rate) tax free
• The scholarship will be awarded for 3 years
• A Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Requirements for PhD Scholarship 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 July 2023

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Prior to submitting an application for the scholarship, prospective applicants are advised to contact the Project lead, Jacqueline Stephens via email (jacqueline.stephens@flinders.edu.au) 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.

The successful candidate will ideally begin by 1 July 2023, subject to negotiation.

For more details, visit Flinders University website.