La Trobe University Industry Research Scholarships - Essendon Football Club: Improving methods to quantify player development in Australian Football
Background
This prestigious scholarship, established by La Trobe University in partnership with the Essendon Football Club, will be awarded to an outstanding applicant who is interested in exploring player development in Australian football using sport data science, while contributing to a high-performance team in an elite sport environment.
The objective of this project is to improve methods for assessing player development with a focus on the transition of players from tier two to tier one in Australian football using physical, technical, and tactical data.
As an applicant you should have formal training in data science or statistics including proficiency with the R or Python programming language as well as an interest in sport analytics and/or performance analysis and familiarity with Hudl SportsCode. 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 include:
- a Research Training Program (RTP) or La Trobe University Graduate Research Scholarship (LTGRS) for three and a half years, with a value of $33,500 per annum (2023 rate), to support your living costs
- an additional industry partner stipend contribution of $16,000 per annum for three and a half years
- access to a La Trobe Graduate Research Industry Engagement Allowance of $2,000
- a fee-relief scholarship for up to four years
- relocation allowance and publication/ thesis allowance
- opportunities to work with La Trobe’s outstanding researchers, and have access to our suit of professional development programs
Are you eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
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
- be an Australian and New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident
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
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 University Industry Research Scholarship Essendon Football Club: Improving methods to quantify player development in Australian Football.
- Applicants should include a cover letter (max 1-page detailing your interest and suitability for the project), and a list of publications/presentations (if applicable).
- A research proposal is not required
- Applicant will be required to have a WWCC prior to commencing the position (to be paid for by 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 Essendon Football Club.
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 by May 2023.
Who to contact for further information
Dr Matthew Varley, m.varley@latrobe.edu.au