The University of Adelaide is offering fully funded PhD scholarships for both domestic and international students to conduct research at the Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research. These scholarships cover full tuition fees for 3.5 years and provide an annual stipend of $35,300 (2025 rate, indexed annually).
Eligibility Criteria:
- Citizenship: Open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and international students.
- Academic Qualifications: Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering. Experience or exposure in related research areas is highly desirable.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities are essential.
- English Proficiency: For non-native English speakers, proof of English language proficiency is required through a test taken within the two years preceding the commencement date.
Application Process:
Interested candidates must submit an expression of interest via email to Dominic Thewlis at dominic.thewlis@adelaide.edu.au by April 1, 2025. The email should include the subject heading “University of Adelaide Scholarship Application.”
Required Documents:
- Proof of Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent resident status (for domestic applicants).
- Degree certificates and academic transcripts.
- Translations of non-English documents, if applicable.
- Evidence of English language proficiency.
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
Scholarship Benefits:
- Full tuition fee coverage for 3.5 years.
- Annual stipend of $35,300 (2025 rate, indexed annually).
Research Focus:
The project involves utilizing advanced MRI sequences to analyze the morphology and composition of human joints in individuals participating in a social running program. The aim is to phenotype their joints using a statistical shape and appearance model. This research is funded as part of an ARC Future Fellowship.
About the University of Adelaide:
The University of Adelaide is a member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of research-led Australian universities. It is also part of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities and is involved in the Adelaide BioMed City research precinct. The university offers a wide range of funding opportunities for both domestic and international candidates.
For more information and to apply, please visit the University of Adelaide’s official website or contact the scholarship coordinator directly.
