Application is now open for the Suicide Prevention Research Fund PhD Scholarship at Flinders University. Interested applicants are encouraged to send in their applications before the deadline date.
About Flinders University and Scholarship
Flinders University, located in Adelaide, South Australia, is a prominent public research institution known for its multiple campuses across South Australia and the Northern Territory. The university was established in 1966 and is named in honor of the British navigator Matthew Flinders, who extensively surveyed the Australian and South Australian coastlines during the early 19th century.
The university’s primary campus, situated at Bedford Park in Adelaide’s southern region, boasts extensive grounds encompassing 156 acres of gardens and native bushland. Flinders University’s diverse campus locations include Tonsley, Adelaide Central Business District, Renmark, Alice Springs, and Darwin. It is an active member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group, known for its leadership in postgraduate employment outcomes as demonstrated in the 2021 Graduate Outcome Survey – Longitudinal, conducted by the Australian Government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching.
In 2016, the university commemorated its 50th anniversary with a calendar of public events and the publication of its achievements in history, research, and alumni success over the previous five decades. This milestone year also witnessed the inauguration of the award-winning student hub and plaza, a transformation of the central campus.
Flinders University’s strategic plan, titled “Making a Difference – The 2025 Agenda,” was unveiled in 2016, aiming to place Flinders among the top ten universities in Australia and the top one percent globally.
The Suicide Prevention Research Fund PhD Scholarship is a valuable opportunity for aspiring researchers to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). This scholarship is established through a collaboration between Suicide Prevention Australia and the applicant’s Administering Institution, typically a university in Australia.
The scholarship is designed to support exceptional graduates who are at the early stages of their research careers, enabling them to engage in research relevant to all aspects of suicide prevention and fostering their capacity for original independent research within Australia. The funding for this scholarship covers a three-year full-time equivalent position, with provisions for up to five years to accommodate career disruptions. Scholarship recipients are expected to commence their research activities within three months of the execution of the funding agreement.
The PhD Scholarship provided by the Suicide Prevention Research Fund is designed to achieve several key objectives:
- Support Excellent Clinical and Applied Research: The scholarship aims to facilitate outstanding clinical and applied research within the field of suicide prevention. It seeks to empower researchers to make meaningful contributions to this critical area of study.
- Advance Promising Early Career Researchers: One of its primary goals is to nurture and promote early career researchers who show great promise. By supporting them at the initial stages of their research careers, the scholarship helps pave the way for diverse and impactful career pathways.
- Enable Research and Research Training: The scholarship provides opportunities for both research and research training. It is intended to be conducted in high-quality, supportive research environments that foster learning, innovation, and collaboration.
- Expand Australia’s Knowledge Base and Research Capability: By supporting research in the field of suicide prevention, the scholarship contributes to expanding Australia’s knowledge base and research capabilities. It is instrumental in advancing the country’s capacity to address this critical issue effectively.
- Enhance the Scale and Focus of Research: The scholarship focuses on enhancing the scale and focus of research related to the priorities established by the Suicide Prevention Research Fund. This ensures that research efforts are aligned with critical areas of need in suicide prevention.
Overall, the scholarship plays a pivotal role in promoting research excellence, empowering emerging researchers, and making significant contributions to the field of suicide prevention in Australia.
Details about the Suicide Prevention Research Fund PhD Scholarship at Flinders University:
Scholarship Sponsor: Suicide Prevention Australia/Flinders University
Scholarship Value: Up to $108,000
Number of awards: N/A
Study level: PhD
Host Institution(s): Flinders University, Australia
Eligibility Criteria for Suicide Prevention Research Fund PhD Scholarship
This award is available to those who want to pursue a PhD in suicide prevention with a research focus.
Selection Criteria
Learn what qualities they look for in PhD scholarship applications from Professor Myf Maple, deputy head of the Suicide Prevention Australia Research Advisory Committee: https://youtu.be/o_r0L1tdCwE
Application Procedure for Suicide Prevention Research Fund PhD Scholarship
If you are interested in the Suicide Prevention Australia PhD scholarship application process or have inquiries regarding the research grant program, you can reach out to https://youtu.be/KVzFtgFTXwQ for more information. Here are the contact details:
- Phone: +61 (2) 9262 1130
- Email: sprf@suicidepreventionaust.org
Additionally, if you wish to register your interest in research grant opportunities, you can do so by visiting the following website: Suicide Prevention Australia Research Grants.
For further insights and information about the scholarship application process, you can watch a video featuring Dr. Katie McGill by following this link: Dr. Katie McGill – Scholarship.
The Application Deadline is: November 7, 2023
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