La Trobe University-Industry Research Scholarship – Queensland Academy of Sport 2023
This prestigious scholarship, established by a collaboration between La Trobe University and the Queensland Academy of Sport will be awarded to an outstanding applicant who is interested in investigating the quantification of resistance training load in a wide variety of contexts.
As an applicant you should have an interest in sport and exercise science, with specialist expertise in strength and conditioning.
Benefits of the scholarship include:
- a La Trobe Research Scholarship for three and a half years, with a value of $32,500.00 per annum, to support your living costs (2022 rate)
- a fee-relief scholarship for up to four years
- relocation allowance and publication/thesis allowance
- opportunities to work with La Trobe’s outstanding researchers, and have access to our suite of professional development programs.
Are you eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- meet the entrance requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- not be receiving another scholarship greater than 75 per cent of the stipend rate for the same purpose
In selecting successful applicants, we prioritise applications from candidates who:
- will be enrolled full-time and undertaking their research through La Trobe University and can be based at the Queensland Academy of Sport
- have completed a Masters by Research or other significant body of research, such as an honours research thesis or lead authorship of a peer-reviewed publication, assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 75 or above
Desired Criteria
- ASCA Level 2
- 3+ years of S&C programming and coaching with sub-elite and/or elite athletes
- Experience working with strength and condition software and equipment (TeamBuildr, GymAware, Vald – ForceDecks and ForceFrame) and training data
- Experience with advanced neuromuscular strength testing protocols
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this scholarship, follow Step 3 on our research application page – please ensure you submit a full application for scholarship and candidature
Please note, as part of your application you are not required to identify a potential supervisor – Dr Lachlan James is the designated supervisor for this project.
In your application, clearly indicate that you wish to be considered for the La Trobe University Industry Research Scholarship – QAS: Quantification of Resistance Training: Validity, Feasibility and Dose-Response
The University will carefully review your application and consider you for this scholarship.
If you are shortlisted for the scholarship and candidature, you will be invited to an interview with representatives of La Trobe and the Queensland Academy of Sport.
The final decision will be made based on your application and interview. The successful candidate will be made an offer for candidature and scholarship.
You will be advised of an outcome in December 2022.
Who to contact for further information
Dr Lachlan James, [email protected]
Amount
$32500: Per annum for three and a half years. Fee relief additional.
Opening date
19/09/2022
Closing date
30/10/2022
Status
Open
Who is it for?
Future PhD candidates, Australian Citizen, International Student, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident
Where is it available?
Melbourne Campus
How is it paid?
Fortnightly stipend