2025 Deakin University Women PhD Scholarship, Australia

Deakin University is offering a PhD scholarship for research on ‘Anti-Doping Among Women. This is a fully funded PhD scholarship at Deakin University focused on anti-doping practices among women, particularly exploring the role of support personnel and socio-cultural influences on female athletes’ use of performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDs).

Scholarship Criteria: 

• Domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian PRs, or New Zealand citizens)
• International students
• Must meet Deakin University’s PhD entry requirements
• Must hold a first-class Honours degree or a Master’s with a strong research component
• Must be willing to enrol full-time.

Benefits: 

• AUD $35,550 per year (tax-exempt stipend for 3 years)
• Relocation allowance: AUD $500 (single) to $1,500 (family)
• International students:
  • Full tuition fee waiver for 4 years
  • Single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the visa

Eligible Countries: All Countries
Eligible Fields: 

• Health and Social Development
• Sports Science
• Public Health
• Sociology
• Gender Studies
• Health Promotion
• Qualitative Research in Sport and Health

Deadline: October 30, 2025
Type: PhD
Host Country: Australia