NSW Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Doctoral Training Centre Scholarship 2026

The NSW Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Doctoral Training Centre Scholarship supports doctoral research focused on domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) in New South Wales, Australia. It is offered through the NSW Doctoral Training Centre in partnership with multiple NSW universities, including the University of Newcastle, and is connected to the NSW and ACT Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence Research Network.

This scholarship is designed for applicants who want to undertake PhD-level research with strong real-world relevance. The programme emphasises applied, practice-based research that can contribute to policy, service delivery, prevention, justice, health, and community responses to DFSV. It is particularly suited to candidates bringing interdisciplinary perspectives from areas such as health, social work, law, justice, psychology, and related fields.

The initiative is aligned with the NSW Government's domestic and family violence policy agenda and is funded under the Research Attraction and Acceleration Program through the NSW Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer. Funding is available, but the exact value and full benefit structure may vary by university or project.

Applicants are generally expected to show a strong interest in DFSV research, a commitment to impactful and evidence-based work, and, where possible, existing or emerging links to policy, service-delivery, or community settings relevant to this area. Candidates should also meet the PhD admission requirements of the host university.

Applications are typically made through the participating university or the scholarship call page for the relevant project. Prospective students should review the available projects carefully, confirm supervisory arrangements, and prepare supporting documents such as academic transcripts, a CV, and evidence of research readiness.