Post-Doctoral Fellowships

About

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship provides funding for successful applicants, who have already attained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), to further their research career. 

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship aims to: 

  • Develop and expand evidence to support innovative interventions across the spectrum of suicide prevention 
  • Foster the expansion and development of research capacity and leadership in suicide prevention 
  • Contribute to the evidence base to inform and improve future services, systems and policies related to suicide prevention in Australia 
  • Address a priority and/or population identified within the National Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025–2035 and/or the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025–2035 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must be a researcher who is up to five years post-doctoral study and who can demonstrate the following:

  • Record of contributing to quality publications
  • Capacity for leadership in the suicide prevention research field
  • Commitment to the application of their research, and
  • Articulation of a career development strategy that has relevance to suicide and its prevention

Award Value

Funding levelThe grant value is up to $180,000 per year.
Funding durationThe funding is for a duration of between 1 year and 3 years. Noting there is a provision for career interruption with prior 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 application checklist

Download application form

Download application guidelines

Download applicant CV

Contact

If you have enquiries regarding the research grant program, please contact Suicide Prevention Australia via email sprf@suicidepreventionaust.org