Flinders University 2023 Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant

This exciting project is a partnership between Prof Karin Nordström at Flinders University and Prof Andrew Barron at Macquarie University. 

The student will be placed at Flinders University, with co-supervision provided by Dr Yuri Ogawa. There will be ample opportunity for interacting with the Macquarie team, which also includes a PhD student.

We are looking for someone with a keen interest in hoverflies, motion vision, decision making, insect behavior, neuroscience and electrophysiology, and/or virtual reality. Appropriate backgrounds include biology, zoology, neuroscience, software engineering, machine learning. We will tailor the

details of the project to suit the student’s background and interests.

• 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
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant
• 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 $33,000* per annum (2023 rate) tax free
• The scholarship will be awarded for 3 years, with possibility for extension
• A Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents

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; and
• Meet PhD admission requirements including; and
• Be available to commence as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University in 2023; 

Interview date, Process and Venue for Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Grant

Selection Criteria

Selection of the successful awardee will be made by the research lead .

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Prior to submitting an application for the scholarship, prospective applicants are advised to contact the Project lead, Karin Nordström via email (karin.nordstrom@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.

Applicants will be shortlisted and interviews will be held within 3 weeks following the closing date. Outcomes will be released within 3 weeks following the interviews.

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 

Submit an application

For more details, visit Flinders University website.