HERknee CRE PhD/ Master's by Research Scholarship
Background
Expressions of interest
The HERknee CRE PhD Scholarship aims to support outstanding candidates undertaking research aligned with the objectives of the HERknee CRE’s mission to reduce the burden of injury and arthritis in women and girls, and to support women working in sport (research or clinical). Please get in touch to discuss potential topics prior to applying herknee@latrobe.edu.au
Benefits of the scholarship
- a Research Scholarship for three and a half years for doctoral candidates, or up to 22 months for Master's by research candidates, with a value of $35,000 per annum, to support your living costs (2025 rate)
- a fee-relief scholarship for up to four years for doctoral candidates, and up to 2 years for Master's by research candidates
- opportunities to work with La Trobe’s outstanding researchers, and have access to our suite of professional development programs
Are you eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- meet the entrance requirements for the proposed course
- not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose.
In selecting successful applicants, we prioritise applications from candidates who:
- will be enrolled full-time and undertaking their research at a La Trobe University campus
- have completed a Master's by Research or other significant body of research, such as an honours research thesis or lead authorship of a peer-reviewed publication, assessed at a La Trobe Master's by research standard of 75 or above
How to apply
Please get in touch to express your interest in applying herknee@latrobe.edu.au.
Shortlisted applicants will then be directed to submit a formal application for entry into the relevant graduate research degree at La Trobe University.
Who to contact for further information
Sallie Cowan, herknee@latrobe.edu.au