Flinders University 2023 Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Primary Health Care Research Grant

We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a PhD scholarship within the MRFF Primary Health Care Research Project entitled: Equitable access to full blood evaluation testing at the point-of-care in remote primary health. This exciting project is a partnership between Flinders University, Sepsis Australia, Northern Territory Health, the National Community Controlled Health Organisation, the Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory, the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia and Point of Care Diagnostics.

The PhD project will be broadly based on implementation of a full blood evaluation (FBE) point-of-care testing device within the remote primary health care setting and evaluation of the implementation strategy and device performance. The precise focus of the research project will be decided upon collaboratively between the candidate and Principal supervisors.

The funded PhD scholarship will be based at any of the Flinders University campuses within South Australia or the Northern Territory. The principal supervisors will be Dr Brooke Spaeth (Flinders University, Bedford Park) and Dr Tina Noutsos (Flinders University, Darwin). Associate supervision may be provided by the other members of the research team located within Australia (Prof James Smith, Prof Billie Bonevski, Prof Jon Karnon, Associate Prof Chris Rissel, Dr Jacqueline Stephens, Dr Rodney Omond).

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Primary Health Care Research Grant
• Aim and Benefits of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Primary Health Care Research Grant
• Requirements for Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Primary Health Care Research Grant 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

Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Primary Health Care Research Grant

Aim and Benefits of Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Primary Health Care Research Grant

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.

A six-month funded extension is possible.

Requirements for Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Primary Health Care Research 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: 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 1, 2024.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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.

Prior to submitting an application for the scholarship, prospective applicants are advised to contact the Project lead, Dr Brooke Spaeth via email ([email protected]) 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.

The successful candidate will ideally begin by January 2024, subject to negotiation (and not later than July 2024).

For more details, visit Flinders University website.