La Trobe University and Queensland Academy of Sport Industry Research Scholarships in Australia for PhD

This prestigious scholarship, established by a collaboration between La Trobe University and the Queensland Academy of Sport will be awarded to an outstanding applicant who is interested in investigating the quantification of resistance training load in a wide variety of contexts.

As an applicant you should have an interest in sport and exercise science, with specialist expertise in strength and conditioning.

• 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
• Interview date, Process and Venue for La Trobe University PhD Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About La Trobe University

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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 $33,500.00 per annum, to support your living costs (2023 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 per cent 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 through La Trobe University and can be based at the Queensland Academy of Sport
• 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

Interview date, Process and Venue for La Trobe University PhD Scholarship

• ASCA Level 2
• 3+ years of S&C programming and coaching with sub-elite and/or elite athletes
• Experience working with strength and condition software and equipment (TeamBuildr, GymAware, Vald – ForceDecks and ForceFrame) and training data
• Experience with advanced neuromuscular strength testing protocols

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

Please note, as part of your application you are not required to identify a potential supervisor – Dr Lachlan James is the designated supervisor for this project.

In your application, clearly indicate that you wish to be considered for the La Trobe University Industry Research Scholarship – QAS: Quantification of Resistance Training: Validity, Feasibility and Dose-Response

The University will carefully review your application and consider you for this scholarship.

If you are shortlisted for the scholarship and candidature, you will be invited to an interview with representatives of La Trobe and the Queensland Academy of Sport.

The final decision will be made based on your application and interview. The successful candidate will be made an offer for candidature and scholarship.

You will be advised of an outcome in December 2022.