PhD Scholarship in Sport Science: Embark on a journey of research and coaching excellence with the Australian Catholic University (ACU) and St Joseph’s Nudgee College. This scholarship offers a unique opportunity to delve into the physical development of youth athletes, focusing on strength and conditioning, resistance training, and profiling of physical characteristics.
PhD Scholarship in Sport Science Research and Coaching for Adolescent Athletes
Summary Table:
- Study Mode: Full-time for 3.5 years
- Commencement: Second half of 2024
- Value:
- ACU PhD Stipend Scholarship: $32,192 per annum
- Top-up Scholarship from St Joseph’s Nudgee College: $10,000 per annum
- ACU Tuition Fee Scholarship: Approximately $30,000 per annum
- Overseas Student Health Care Policy and Relocation Allowance (up to $2,000) for international candidates
- Location: ACU’s Brisbane campus and St Joseph’s Nudgee College
- Supervisory Team: Dr. Jonathon Weakley, Assoc. Prof. Ryan Timmins, Assoc. Prof. Rich Johnston, Prof. Kevin Till, Mr. Trent Hacking
Study Area: Sport Science Research and Coaching with Adolescent Athletes
Location: Based at ACU’s Brisbane campus and St Joseph’s Nudgee College
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Open to domestic and international applicants for the PhD program at ACU
- Essential Requirements:
- Strong interest in strength and conditioning, resistance training, and long-term athlete development
- Experience working with youth athletes
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- Desirable Skills:
- Experience in writing publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Familiarity with technology associated with strength and conditioning
- Background in exercise and sports science, physiotherapy, clinical exercise physiology, or engineering
Description: The successful candidate will engage in groundbreaking research while embedded within St Joseph’s Nudgee College, contributing to the implementation of a world-leading strength and conditioning program. With a focus on long-term athlete development, this scholarship offers a platform to drive innovation in sports science.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should contact Dr. Jonathon Weakley at Jonathon.Weakley@acu.edu.au before submitting an application. Alongside the standard PhD program application materials, applicants must provide a CV detailing relevant experience and a cover letter demonstrating their interest and/or experience in the program of research.
Last Date: Applications close at 11:59 pm (AEST), Friday 31 May 2024.
Don’t miss your chance to make a significant impact in the realm of sport science and coaching. Apply now and embark on a journey of discovery and excellence!
- 🎓 Study Mode:
- Full-time for 3.5 years
- Commencing second half of 2024
- 💰 Value:
- ACU PhD Stipend Scholarship: $32,192 per annum
- $10,000 per annum Top-up Scholarship from St Joseph’s Nudgee College
- ACU Tuition Fee Scholarship valued at c. $30,000 per annum
- Overseas Student Health Care Policy and Relocation Allowance (up to $2,000) for international candidates
- 📍 Location:
- Based at ACU’s Brisbane campus and St Joseph’s Nudgee College
- Embedded within the Nudgee College environment
- Collaboration with Nudgee College’s strength and conditioning program
- 👨🏫 Supervisory Team:
- Dr Jonathon Weakley
- Assoc. Prof. Ryan Timmins
- Assoc. Prof. Rich Johnston
- Prof. Kevin Till
- Mr Trent Hacking
- 🎓 Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to domestic and international applicants
- Strong interest in strength and conditioning, resistance training, and long-term athlete development
- Experience working with youth athletes
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- 📚 Desirable Skills:
- Experience in writing publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Familiarity with technology associated with strength and conditioning (e.g., force plates)
- Background in exercise and sports science, physiotherapy, clinical exercise physiology, or engineering
- 🌐 Why Choose ACU:
- World-leading research university
- Strengths in exercise performance, injury, and sports technology
- Research excellence based on social justice principles
- Ranked in the top 100 Young Universities worldwide
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