La Trobe Holsworth Research Initiative PhD scholarship
Background
The Holsworth Research Initiative aims to optimise outcomes for all individuals by addressing the global challenges of inactivity and chronic disease. Using multi-disciplinary approaches, the initiative tackles important questions to influence health policy and practice in regional locations, Australia and internationally.
We are seeking a student who has completed a Masters or Honours degree in a related field (e.g., medicine, psychology, exercise sciences or nursing), and has experience in physiological measurement and evaluation, for a PhD project that is embedded in an MRFF funded randomised controlled trial.
The trial is designed to compare the effect of caseload midwifery on preterm birth, low birthweight, other maternal and neonatal outcomes in vulnerable women (MAGNOLIA). Caseload midwifery (where women have continuity from a ‘known’ midwife during pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum) is associated with improved clinical and psychosocial outcomes at least in low-risk populations. The PhD project will investigate the hypothesis that caseload midwifery influences the acute and chronic physiological responsiveness to stress.
Benefits of the scholarship include:
- a La Trobe Research Scholarship for three and a half years, with a value of $28,597.00 per annum, to support your living costs (2021 rate)
- a fee-relief scholarship for up to four years
- relocation allowance and publication/thesis allowance
- opportunities to work with a multidisciplinary team of 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 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- 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 Masters 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 Masters by research standard of 75 or above
- have experience in a field of research associated with the project
- have experience in physiological measurement and evaluation
- be accredited with an appropriate body that is relevant to the project.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this scholarship, follow Step 3 on our research application page – please ensure you submit a full application for scholarship and candidature.
In your application, clearly indicate that you wish to be considered for the La Trobe Holsworth Initiative PhD scholarship. You are required to submit a brief research proposal with your application.
Selection process: The University will carefully review your application and consider you for this scholarship.
If you are shortlisted for the scholarship and candidature, you will be invited to an interview in November 2021.
The final decision will be made based on your application and interview. The successful candidate will be made an offer for candidature and scholarship.
Who to contact for further information
Professor Michael Kingsley, Director Holsworth Research Initiative, HRI@latrobe.edu.au