Flinders University Screen Use and Addiction Research Fund 2024

The Screen Use and Addiction Research Fund (‘Screen Fund’) aims to support critical research exploring the impacts of problematic screen use on young peoples’ development and learning. The department is seeking research that aligns with its strategic goals and research priorities, and which supports an equitable and outstanding education system.

Research proposals are sought from researchers at Australian public universities and research organisations.

Applications will be competitively assessed against our selection criteria. We will look favourably upon proposals that incorporate one or more of the following elements in their research design:

• Through research, develops useful interventions or tools to assist education settings
• Proposes a worthwhile contribution to the screen use evidence through novel research
• Foregrounds student voice.

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Screen Use and Addiction Research Fund
• Aim and Benefits of Screen Use and Addiction Research Fund
• Requirements for Screen Use and Addiction Research Fund 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

Screen Use and Addiction Research Fund

Aim and Benefits of Screen Use and Addiction Research Fund

The department will provide Australian public universities with the opportunity to award Screen Fund Scholarships of up to $10,000 to PhD candidates undertaking research in screen-related topics.

Screen Fund Scholarships will be administered by universities in the form of a top-up to Commonwealth Research Training (RTP) stipends.

Requirements for Screen Use and Addiction Research Fund Qualification

The department is seeking research project proposals from:

• Australian public universities
• selected research institutions
• selected non-government organisations.

Partnerships between organisations are welcome.

‘Screen Fund Scholars’ must:

1. be receiving RTP funding throughout 2025
2. be enrolled at the university receiving the Scholarship fund
3. be engaged in research that addresses one or more Statements of Opportunity
4. have, or be able to obtain, a working with children check clearance (as needed), and
5. receive department approval of their project.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For any questions about the Screen Use and Addiction Research Fund, please contact [email protected]

Please submit an Expression of Interest to [email protected]

For more details, visit Flinders University website.