Suicide Prevention Australia is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 PhD Scholarships and Post-Doctoral Fellowships funded by the Suicide Prevention Research Fund.
This is the sixth time the PhD Scholarships have been funded by the Suicide Prevention Research Fund. They join a cohort of more than 20 researchers who have received funding over the past five years.
Valued up to $155,000 per scholarship, it supports outstanding graduates who are at the early part of their research career.
The scholarship aims to:
- support excellent clinical and applied research for those undertaking research in the suicide prevention field
- advance promising early career researchers and promote enhanced opportunities for diverse career pathways
- enable research and research training in high-quality and supportive environments
- expand Australia’s knowledge base and research capability
- enhance the scale and focus of research relevant to the Suicide Prevention Research Fund priorities.
2024 PhD Scholarships recipients
Jacqueline Huber
University of Sydney
Title: Psychiatric Emergency Care Centers: what are they good for?
Amanda Sabo
University of Melbourne
Title: How do autistic young Australians experience suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and why are they at such high risk? An exploratory mixed-methods investigation of experiences, social determinants, and risk and protective factors, with instrument validation.
Cassandra Chakouch
University of NSW
Title: Fluctuation in suicidality across the menstrual cycle: Exploring the role of modifiable cognitive-behavioural risk factors
Post-Doctoral Fellowships
This is the sixth time the Post-Doctoral Fellowships has been funded by the Suicide Prevention Research Fund. They join a cohort of more than 19 researchers who have received funding over the past five years.
The Post-Doctoral Fellowships, valued at up to $360,000 per fellowship, provides funding for successful applicants, who have already attained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), to further their research career.
The Post-Doctoral Fellowships aims to:
- develop and expand evidence to support innovative interventions across the spectrum of suicide prevention
- foster the expansion and development of research leadership in suicide prevention
- enhance the scale and focus of research relevant to the Suicide Prevention Research Fund priorities
- contribute to the evidence base to inform and improve future services, systems and policies related to suicide prevention in Australia.
2024 Post-Doctoral Fellowships Scholarships recipients
Dr Rachel Baffsky
University of NSW
Title: Codesigning and evaluating a web-based resource to build the capacity of parents to prevent self-harm in children and early adolescents
Dr Carl Moller
Deakin University
Title: Assessing the feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, and preliminary efficacy of a novel indicated psychotherapeutic intervention for suicidality in schizophrenia spectrum disorders: Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy
Dr Angela Rintoul
University of Melbourne
Title: High stakes: identifying and responding to the commercial determinants of gambling-related suicide
Dr Katherine Petrie
University of NSW
Title: Preventing suicide among doctors in Australia: Understanding and addressing suicidal ideation.
Applicant: Dr Josie Povey
Menzies School of Health Research
Title: Bridging Tradition and Technology for Holistic Wellbeing: Digital Innovations in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health
Dr Mandy Gibson
Griffith University
Title: Promoting connection to culture to reduce suicide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people: Exploring young people’s perspectives, potential protective mechanism, buffering effects and help-seeking pathways.
Congratulations to all the recipients and wish them well on their journey.
