Fully Funded HDR PhD Scholarship 2025 – Anti-Doping Among Women | Deakin University Australia

Deakin University offers an intriguing opportunity for anyone interested in researching fairness in sports. They are offering the HDR Scholarship - Anti-Doping Among Women, a fully financed PhD program. This study will investigate the social and cultural reasons why female athletes may use performance and image-enhancing substances. It is part of a larger global study initiative supported by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Research Focus

The scholarship focuses on a study that examines:

• How coaches, trainers, and partners affect the use of performance-enhancing substances.
• What societal and cultural factors influence female athletes' use of these drugs?

This research is a joint effort with institutions from Australia, Sweden, and the UK, like Griffith University, Heriot-Watt University, and Linnaeus University.

Scholarship Details

Benefits

This scholarship is accessible for three years.

• Stipend of $35,550 per year tax-exempt (2025 rate)
• Relocation allowance of $500-1500 (for single to family) for students moving interstate.
• International students only: Tuition expenses are waived for a period of four years. Single Overseas Student Health Coverage policy for the duration of the student visa.

Eligibility criteria

To become eligible, you must:

• Be a domestic or international candidate. Domestic candidates hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency, or New Zealand citizenship.
• Meet Deakin's PhD entry standards.
• Enroll full-time and have an honors degree (first class) or an equivalent standard master's degree with a significant research component.

Application Submission

Make sure to get your application in as soon as you can.

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