La Trobe University 2022 Industry Research Medibank International Scholarships in Australia for PhD

This prestigious scholarship, established by La Trobe University in partnership with Medibank, will be awarded to an outstanding applicant who is interested in improving the clinical care and outcomes for people with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.

ACL reconstruction surgery was traditionally considered necessary for adolescents and young adults to achieve a good outcome following an ACL tear. In Australia, ACL reconstructions have increased by 74% since 2000 (now the highest rate in the world), resulting in direct hospital costs >$142 million annually. This contrasts current clinical trial evidence that indicates no added benefit of reconstruction compared to active rehabilitation (e.g., exercise-therapy) for most ACL injured individuals. An estimated ~$80 million is being spent each year in Australia on ACL reconstructions that may be unnecessary.

• Table of Content
• About La Trobe University
• La Trobe University PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of La Trobe University PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for La Trobe University PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About La Trobe University

La Trobe has been one of Australia's pioneering universities for more than 50 years. Discover our unique history, including our motto and coat of arms. In 1967, 552 students enrolled at La Trobe University, the third university to open in Victoria, which has grown to accommodate more than 36,000 students, with over 7,000 international students from 110 countries. We now have a network of campuses, with over 28,000 students at our Melbourne Campus and over 7,500 at our campuses in Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, Melbourne City (Collins Street), Shepparton and Sydney.... continue reading

La Trobe University PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of La Trobe University PhD Scholarship

• A La Trobe Research Scholarship for three and a half years, with a value of $28,854.00 per annum, to support your living costs (2022 rate)
• A fee-relief scholarship for up to four years
• Relocation allowance and publication/thesis allowance
• Opportunities to work with La Trobe’s outstanding researchers, and have access to our suite of professional development programs.

Requirements for La Trobe University PhD Scholarship Qualification

• meet the entrance requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75% of the stipend rate for the same purpose

• In selecting successful applicants, we prioritise applications from candidates who:

• will be enrolled full-time and undertaking their research at a La Trobe University campus
• have completed a Masters by Research or other significant body of research, such as an honours research thesis or lead authorship of a peer-reviewed publication, assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 75 or above

Application Deadline

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for this scholarship, follow Step 3 on our research application page – please ensure you submit a full application for scholarship and candidature

As part of your application, you aren’t required to identify a potential supervisor – Dr Adam Culvenor is the designated supervisor for this project. Professor Kay Crossley will also be part of the supervisory team.

Please contact project supervisor Dr Adam Culvenor ([email protected]) with any enquiries or to express an interest in the project.

When you have received in-principle agreement for supervision, complete and submit your application for admission into La Trobe’s PhD program.

In your application, clearly indicate that you wish to be considered for the La Trobe University Industry Research Scholarship Medibank - La Trobe (ACL project)