Delyse Hutchinson

Deakin University is recruiting a fully funded PhD candidate for a project titled Alcohol in the Digital Age . The research examines how young Australians access alcohol through digital platforms, including online purchasing and rapid delivery services, and how these access pathways relate to mental health and physical health outcomes. The project sits within the Deakin Lifespan Institute , School of Psychology, Melbourne Burwood Campus, and is linked to NHMRC-funded research. The successful candidate will contribute to a living systematic review and analyses of data from the Triple B Pregnancy Cohort Study , which has followed more than 1,600 families from pregnancy through adolescence. The work also connects with national partners including headspace , the Alcohol and Drug Foundation , and ARACY . This opportunity is especially relevant to students interested in public health , psychology , medical science , alcohol research , youth health , and digital health . The scholarship is advertised as a 3-year full-time funded PhD with a $37,450 p.a. tax-exempt stipend (2026 rate) and a relocation allowance of $500–$1,500 for eligible interstate students. Eligibility is limited to domestic applicants : Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens. Interested applicants should review the full scholarship details and application instructions via the Deakin link and follow the university’s HDR application process.