The Adelaide Health Simulation (AHS) HDR Scholarship fund has been established by AHS to support three full-time PhD students who are commencing research in field of health simulation (with option of one scholarship for a Masters of Research student available). Various options for structured projects exist – all with a focus on health simulation. The research team will work with successful applicants to tailor projects. Applicants with experience working as a health professionals are especially encouraged to apply.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Undertake most of their research (no less than 80%) at Adelaide Health Simulation
• Have completed all requirements to gain admission into an HDR program (either Masters by Research or Doctor (M/Phil) of Philosophy (PhD)
• Be enrolled in, or accepted for enrolment in an HDR program at The University of Adelaide
• Have applied for or been awarded a competitive university HDR scholarship (“base” scholarship) – for example, RTPS or UARS. Refer to the Adelaide Graduate Research School for more information about competitive scholarship rounds, including round application dates.
• Be commencing their studies in Semester 2, 2024 or by no later than March 31st 2025
• Possess study rights via one of the following:
  • Australian citizenship;
  • Permanent residence in Australia;
  • A valid student visa.

Stipend

Scholarship top-up funding: Additional 75% on top of RTPS or UARS scholarship per annum for up to 3.5 years for PhD students or 2 years for Masters by Research students.

Enquiries

Associate Professor Ellen Davies
Adelaide Health Simulation
(08) 8313 2887
ellen.davies@adelaide.edu.au

Applications

Expressions of interest should be submitted to A/Prof Ellen Davies (ellen.davies@adelaide.edu.au) with the name of scholarship in the subject heading. Please ensure you include all of the following documents:

• Evidence of Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent resident status (if applicable)
• Degree certificates (testamurs)
• Academic transcripts
• Translations of non-English documentation
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Curriculum vitae

Applicants will receive an email to confirm receipt and, if eligible, will receive a time to meet and discuss possible project options.