The University of Adelaide is offering the Adelaide Health Simulation (AHS) HDR Supplementary Scholarship for the 2025/2026 academic year. This scholarship provides substantial financial support for researchers focusing on health simulation studies, with opportunities for both PhD and Masters students.
Scholarship Overview
The Adelaide Health Simulation (AHS) HDR Scholarship fund has been established to support three full-time PhD students commencing research in the field of health simulation, with the option of one scholarship available for a Masters of Research student. The program offers various structured project options, all centered on health simulation research. The research team will collaborate with successful applicants to customize projects according to their interests and expertise.
Health professionals with relevant experience are particularly encouraged to apply for this opportunity, which combines academic advancement with practical application in the health simulation field.
Financial Benefits
The scholarship provides a generous top-up funding of 75% on top of the University RTPS/UARS rate (which was $25,657 per annum in 2024). This supplementary funding is available for up to 3.5 years for PhD students or 2 years for Masters by Research students.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
Conduct at least 80% of their research at Adelaide Health Simulation
Have completed all requirements for admission into an HDR program (either Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy)
Be enrolled in, or accepted for enrollment in an HDR program at The University of Adelaide
Have applied for or been awarded a competitive university HDR scholarship ("base" scholarship) – such as RTPS or UARS
Possess study rights via one of the following:
Australian citizenship
Permanent residence in Australia
A valid student visa
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit expressions of interest to Associate Professor Ellen Davies (ellen.davies@adelaide.edu.au) with the name of the scholarship in the subject heading. The application must include the following documents:
Evidence of Australian or New Zealand citizenship, or Australian permanent resident status (if applicable)
Degree certificates (testamurs)
Academic transcripts
Translations of non-English documentation
Evidence of English language proficiency
Curriculum vitae
Upon receipt of the application, eligible candidates will receive confirmation and be invited to discuss possible project options with the research team.
Contact Information
For inquiries about the scholarship, please contact:
Associate Professor Ellen Davies
Adelaide Health Simulation
Phone: (08) 8313 2887
Email: ellen.davies@adelaide.edu.au
For more information about competitive scholarship rounds, including application dates, refer to the Adelaide Graduate Research School.
This scholarship represents an excellent opportunity for researchers interested in health simulation to advance their academic careers while receiving substantial financial support.
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