Flinders University 2023 Australian Research Council: Discovery Grant Understanding Vicarious Trauma in Australian Foster Care

We are seeking an outstanding candidate for PhD scholarships for an ARC Discovery Project entitled: Understanding vicarious trauma in Australian foster care. This exciting project is a collaboration between researchers at Flinders University, The University of Adelaide, and the University of South Australia. 

The project has one funded PhD scholarship. This will be based at Flinders University (Principal supervisor Dr Ben Lohmeyer). Associate supervision will be provided by Prof Damien Riggs.

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Australian Research Council
• Aim and Benefits of Australian Research Council
• Requirements for Australian Research Council 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

Australian Research Council

Aim and Benefits of Australian Research Council

The scholarship includes:

• A stipend  valued at $33,000* per annum (2023 rate) tax free
• The scholarship will be awarded for 3 years
• A Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Requirements for Australian Research Council 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: have an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8), including a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study achieving Distinction (75%) OR including evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant; and
• Be available to commence as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University in semester 2, 2023; 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Prior to submitting an application for the scholarship, prospective applicants are advised to contact the Project lead, Professor Damien Riggs via email (damien.riggs@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.

Outcomes will be released by 14th July 2023. 

The successful candidate will ideally begin as soon as the are awarded the scholarship and PhD position, subject to negotiation (and not later than September 29, 2023)

Those who apply for the scholarship opportunity that have not already applied for admission to a relevant HDR must also apply. 

For more details, visit Flinders University website.