About
The PhD Scholarship provides funding for successful applicants to attain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
The PhD Scholarship is a funding agreement between Suicide Prevention Australia and the applicant’s Administering Institution (a University in Australia).
The PhD Scholarship aims to support outstanding graduates who are at the early part of their research career. The Scholarship supports research relevant to all aspects of suicide prevention and seeks to develop a capacity for original independent research within Australia.
The objectives of the PhD Scholarship are to:
- Advance promising early career researchers and promote enhanced opportunities for diverse career pathways;
- Support excellent research in the suicide prevention field;
- Enable research and research training in high quality and supportive environments;
- Expand Australia’s knowledge base and research capability; and
- Enhance the scale and focus of research inline with the priorities within the National Suicide Prevention Strategy and/or the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy or populations identified within the strategy.
What do we look for in PhD Scholarship applications?
Hear from Professor Myf Maple, deputy chair of the Suicide Prevention Australia Research Advisory Committee, on what we look for in PhD Scholarship applications:
Hear from Dr Katie McGill with further information on the Suicide Prevention Australia PhD scholarship application process:
Eligibility
Applicants who wish to attain a research focussed PhD in suicide prevention are eligible for this grant.
Award value
| PhD Scholarship funding level
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The total grant value is up to $155,000.
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| PhD Scholarship funding duration and commencement date
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The funding is for a three-year, full-time equivalent position with provision for up to five years for career disruption.
The funding commencement date for scholarship recipients must occur within 3 months of execution of funding agreement. |
How to apply
All applications must address the criteria outlined in the Application Guidelines and Application form.
The Application form and supporting documents can be submitted via email.
Download the forms and return via email to sprf@suicidepreventionaust.org
Forms
Download the application checklist
Download the application guidelines
Download the CV academic supervisor form
Download the CV applicant form
Contact
If you have enquiries regarding the research grant program, please contact Suicide Prevention Australia via email sprf@suicidepreventionaust.org
