Flinders University 2025 Enterprise PhD Scholarship: Making Headgear a Habit

We are seeking an outstanding PhD candidate for a Flinders PhD Enterprise Scholarship.

This is an exciting project in partnership between Flinders University and SWAARM GLOBAL PTY LTD (Isoblox). The project will be based in Adelaide, South Australia and will have an industry-based component with SWAARM GLOBAL PTY LTD.

This PhD explores strategies to promote children’s use of protective headgear in collision sports. Using mixed methods—surveys, interviews, and workshops—it will examine attitudes, knowledge, and technology adoption among stakeholders to develop interventions encouraging long-term headgear use, reducing concussion risk in youth Australian football and rugby.

The student will be supervised by Professor Murray Drummond and Associate Professor Sam Elliott within the SHAPE Research group.

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Enterprise PhD Scholarship: Making Headgear a Habit
• Aim and Benefits of Enterprise PhD Scholarship: Making Headgear a Habit
• Requirements for Enterprise PhD Scholarship: Making Headgear a Habit 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

Enterprise PhD Scholarship: Making Headgear a Habit

Aim and Benefits of Enterprise PhD Scholarship: Making Headgear a Habit

The 4-year scholarship includes:

• A stipend valued at $172,405 tax free
  • Year 1 - 2025: $40,000
  • Year 2 - 2026: $42,000
  • Year 3 - 2027: $44,100
  • Year 4 - 2028: $46,305
• A Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Requirements for Enterprise PhD Scholarship: Making Headgear a Habit Qualification

Ideally, we are seeking a candidate with a background in psychology and/or mental health and wellbeing. However, demonstration of an understanding of social and /or health psychology within sporting contexts will also be considered. Knowledge of concussion and preventative measures would also be looked upon favourably.

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 2026 or earlier.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Prior to submitting an application for the scholarship, prospective applicants are advised to contact the Project lead, Professor Murray Drummond via email ([email protected]) to discuss your interest and eligibility in the opportunity.  The Project lead may invite you to apply and request (add relevant docs you might want) 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 in the weeks following the close of applications.

For more details, visit Flinders University Scholarship webpage