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International PhD Scholarships in Enhancing Talent Detection, Australia

Australian Catholic University (ACU), in collaboration with the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS), is offering a fully-funded PhD scholarship focused on enhancing talent detection in Olympic sports. The successful candidate will explore the relationship between coaches’ intuition and standardized testing, aiming to refine talent identification methods.

To be eligible for this PhD scholarship, applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in talent identification, skill acquisition, and coaching science. They should have a background in exercise and sport science, psychology, or clinical exercise physiology. Ideal candidates will have experience working with athletes, writing peer-reviewed publications, and conducting talent identification testing with youth athletes.

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Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a public university in Australia, established on 1 January 1991 through the amalgamation of four Catholic tertiary institutions: Catholic College of Education Sydney, Institute of Catholic Education Victoria, McAuley College Queensland, and Signadou College of Education Australian Capital Territory.

Application Deadline:  22 September 2024

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Australian Catholic University (ACU)
  • Department: School of Behavioural and Health Sciences
  • Course Level: PhD
  • Award: $32,192 per annum (indexed annually) ACU PhD Stipend Scholarship, $3,500 per annum ACU Industry-Funded Top-up Stipend Scholarship, ACU Tuition Fee Scholarship, and additional benefits
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: 1
  • Nationality: Domestic and International students
  • The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for a PhD in Sport Science, focusing on talent identification, skill acquisition, and coaching science.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Be highly motivated with a strong interest in talent identification and development, skill acquisition, and coaching science.
  • Hold a background in exercise and sport science, psychology, or clinical exercise physiology.
  • Possess desirable skills such as experience working with athletes, writing peer-reviewed publications, and testing youth athletes for talent identification and development programs.

How to Apply

To apply for this scholarship, candidates must submit all required documents for the ACU PhD program, including:

  • A CV detailing relevant academic and practical experience.
  • A cover letter demonstrating interest and/or experience in the research program described.

Applications close at 11:59 pm (AEST) on Sunday, 22 September 2024. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr. Daniel Chalkley at [email protected] before applying.

Benefits

  • An ACU PhD Stipend Scholarship of $32,192 per annum (indexed annually).
  • A $3,500 per annum ACU Industry-Funded Top-up Stipend Scholarship from the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS).
  • An ACU Tuition Fee Scholarship valued at approximately $30,000 per annum.
  • A single Overseas Student Health Care Policy and a Relocation Allowance (up to $2,000) for international candidates.

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