IMPORTANT: This application is an “Expression of Interest” only because this is an externally funded award and the University has not yet secured the relevant funding from the external partner, although negotiations have commenced.

If funding is secured on terms satisfactory to the University, the successful applicant will then be issued with a formal offer letter. However, the University is under no obligation to provide the advertised EOI scholarship if funding is not secured from the external partner, in which case, all applicants will be notified.

The University makes no guarantees, representations or warranties that the scholarship as advertised will proceed. You should seek independent advice in relation to any significant decisions that you intend to make in reliance on this advertisement.

This scholarship is funded by a Lifetime Support Authority Research Project grant to support a full-time PhD student to undertake orthopaedic biomechanics research that will improve the design of lower-leg prosthetic sockets to enhance comfort and usability, improving quality of life for amputees.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia who are acceptable as candidates for a PhD degree at the University of Adelaide.

Stipend:

The scholarship will be for 3 years and has a stipend of $34,210 (indexed annually) per annum.

It is likely to be tax exempt, subject to Taxation Office approval.

Enquiries:

Contact Person: Dr Ryan Quarrington

School/Discipline of: Adelaide Medical School

Tel: (08) 8313 2854             Email: ryan.quarrington@adelaide.edu.au

Applying: Expression of interest

Expressions of interest should be submitted to Dr Ryan Quarrington (ryan.quarrington@adelaide.edu.au) by no later than December 22nd 2024 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
• Degree certificates (testamurs)
• Academic transcripts
• Translations of non-English documentation
• Evidence of English language proficiency
• Curriculum vitae
• A short paragraph explaining why you are interested in undertaking this research program