La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship (LTIRS) - Performance and Health of Female Football Players: Improving the Monitoring and Management of Promising Players for Optimal Success
Background
Scholarship code: IND-24010
This scholarship, established by La Trobe University in partnership with Football Victoria, will be awarded to an outstanding applicant who is interested in exploring the optimal monitoring and management of youth female football (soccer) players, while contributing to a high-performance organisation in an elite sport environment.
This PhD project aims to observe and challenge the current athlete monitoring systems needed to support the development of youth elite female soccer players. The research will take a holistic approach to how we can improve the monitoring, management, and development of promising young female football players through both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
The successful candidate will work across the La Trobe Sports Park and the Victorian State Football Centre (Home of the Matildas) located at the La Trobe Bundoora campus.
As an applicant you should have formal training in sport science and an interest in the female athlete and/or youth development. A high level of academic achievement is expected, including excellent research, analytical, project management, oral, and written communication skills. A demonstrated ability to disseminate research findings (e.g., peer-reviewed publications) is preferred.
Benefits of the scholarship
- a La Trobe Research Scholarship for three and a half years, with a value of $34,000 per annum, to support your living costs (2024 rate)
- a fee-relief scholarship for up to four years
- relocation allowance and thesis allowance
- 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 entry requirements of the Doctor of Philosophy
- note be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose
In selecting successful applications, we prioritise applications from candidates who:
- have a strong background in sport science
- 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 a lead authorship of a peer-reviewed publication, assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 75 or above
The following criteria are desirable but not essential:
- experience working in a sport environment where they have undertaken athlete testing and/or monitoring
How to apply
Follow step 3 and 4 to submit your full application for scholarship and candidature.
Select the 'La Trobe Industry Research Scholarship (LTIRS)' option when prompted in the application portal, and use the scholarship code IND-24010.
Please note, as part of your application, you are not required to identify a potential supervisor - Dr Anthea Clarke is the designated supervisor for this project.
A research proposal is not required, however applicants should include a cover letter (max 1-page) detailing their interest and suitability for the project, and a short CV.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain a Working With Children Check completed prior to commencing the position (paid for by the applicant).
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 with representatives of La Trobe and Football Victoria.
The final decision will be made based on your application and interview. The successful candidate will be made an offer for candidature and scholarship.
You will be advised of an outcome in December.
Who to contact for further information
Dr Anthea Clarke, a.clarke@latrobe.edu.au