Choosing the Way Forward: Addressing the Post-Parental Housing Transition Needs of Adults with Intellectual Disability and their Older Family Carers
Overview
Title
Choosing the Way Forward: Addressing the Post-Parental Housing Transition Needs of Adults with Intellectual Disability and their Older Family Carers
College
Opening date
06-09-2021
Closing date
28-02-2022
Scholarship value
a stipend valued at $28,592 (Year 1); $29,092 (Year 2); $29,592 (Year 3)
Scholarship duration
3 years
Payment term
Enrolment status
Commencing
Level of Study
Higher Degrees Research
Description
We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a PhD scholarship for an ARC Linkage Project entitled: Choosing the way forward: addressing the post-parental housing transition needs of adults with intellectual disability and their older family carers. This exciting project is a partnership between Flinders University, The University of Melbourne, La Trobe University, the Office for Ageing Well, National Disability Services, Bedford Phoenix, and genU Ability.
The project has one funded PhD scholarship. It will be based at Flinders University (Principal supervisor Assoc. Prof. Ruth Walker). Associate supervision will be provided by other members of the research team.
Benefits
The scholarship will be awarded for 3 years and includes:
- a stipend valued at $28,592 (Year 1); $29,092 (Year 2); $29,592 (Year 3) tax free
- a Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents
- the scholarship is only available to Australia Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents
- An extension may be possible
Eligibility
To be eligible for the award of this scholarship a student must:
- Be an Australian citizen; or New Zealand citizen; or have been granted permanent resident status; and
- meet PhD admission requirements including: have an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8), including a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study achieving Distinction (75%) OR including evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant; and
- be available to commence as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University in semester 1, 2022
Application information
Prior to submitting applications, prospective applicants are advised to contact the project Lead Investigator, Assoc. Prof. Ruth Walker.
The application for admission and the scholarship will be separate processes; applications for admission to candidature are submitted electronically.
The successful candidate will ideally begin by January 2022, subject to negotiation (and not later than March 2022).
Those who apply for the scholarship opportunity that have not already applied for admission to a relevant HDR must also apply. Instructions on how to apply for admission can be found here: https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/apply/apply-research-degree/how-to-apply
By lodging this separate application, applicants acknowledge:
- The ‘Supervisor confirmation’ must refer to the application for this scholarship
- The application for PhD admission will only be assessed where:
- The applicant is successful in being awarded the scholarship
- All other applications for PhD admission lodged in line with this scholarship opportunity will be not be assessed and will be withdrawn
