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PhD Scholarship in Optimising Prenatal Supplementation for Pregnancy and Child Health Outcomes Flinders University in Australia
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Epidemiology
Funding
Stipend and top-up scholarship valued at $51,000 per annum tax free, supported for up to 3.5 years. Includes a Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents.
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Australia
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PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Prenatal Supplementation and Maternal-Child Health
This PhD scholarship is based at Flinders University and involves a collaboration with the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and industry partner Natural Factors Australia. The project focuses on optimising prenatal supplementation to improve pregnancy and child health outcomes, with research spanning nutrition, public health, epidemiology, clinical trials, and knowledge translation.
The successful candidate may contribute to a major national randomised controlled trial funded by the Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation, including work related to the FIG Study on folic acid supplementation during pregnancy and its longer-term effects on child health outcomes. The role also includes an industry placement with Natural Factors Australia, offering experience in product development and research translation.
Training will include clinical trial design and conduct, epidemiology and population health research, evidence synthesis and systematic review methods, and implementation science. Applicants with backgrounds in nutrition and dietetics, public health, epidemiology, health sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Funding: The scholarship provides a tax-free stipend and top-up valued at $51,000 per year for up to 3.5 years, plus an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for eligible Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents.
Eligibility: Applicants must meet Flinders University PhD admission requirements, including an Honours Class 1 or 2A (or equivalent AQF Level 8+ qualification) with a substantial research component and Distinction (75%) or higher, or equivalent research experience. The candidate should be able to work independently and collaboratively and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
How to apply: Prospective applicants should first contact Professor Tim Green by email to discuss the project. Applications for admission and scholarship support are separate and must be submitted through the university application system.
Start date: The successful candidate is expected to commence between October 2026 and January 2027, no later than 31 January 2027.
Funding details
Stipend and top-up scholarship valued at $51,000 per annum tax free, supported for up to 3.5 years. Includes a Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents.
What's required
Applicants must be Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, or Australian permanent residents. They must meet Flinders University PhD admission requirements, including an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or Class 2A (or equivalent AQF Level 8 or higher qualification) with a research component of at least six months full-time study and a Distinction (75%) or higher, or demonstrated equivalent research experience such as a substantial first-author peer-reviewed publication or a significant track record as an investigator on a competitively funded research project. Backgrounds in nutrition and dietetics, public health, epidemiology, health sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or related disciplines are encouraged. Strong independent and collaborative working ability plus excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
How to apply
Email Professor Tim Green to discuss the project before applying, using the subject line 'Expression of Interest – Maternal and Child Nutrition PhD Scholarship'. Submit admission and scholarship applications separately through the university application system.
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