International PhD Scholarships for APHRA-Registered Dentists, Australia 2024-25

Flinders University in Australia is offering International PhD Scholarships for APHRA-Registered Dentists in Sleep Health for the 2024-25 academic year. This scholarship is a unique opportunity for dentists who are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and are interested in advancing the field of dental sleep medicine. The program aims to support research that can lead to better sleep health services for patients, particularly those suffering from sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea.

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The Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health at Flinders University is at the forefront of this research initiative. The institute is a transdisciplinary hub, combining expertise from health, medical, psychological, engineering, and epidemiological fields. As a PhD candidate, you will be part of a team that’s dedicated to improving lives through innovative sleep research.

A Background

The scholarship offers a generous stipend of $40,000 per annum, tax-free, for up to three years. This financial support is designed to allow dentists to fully immerse themselves in their research without the burden of financial stress. The successful applicant will engage in cutting-edge research, including the fitting of mandibular advancement splint devices for the treatment and management of sleep apnoea. 

The Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health provides a state-of-the-art research environment, including a fully configurable six-bedroom laboratory equipped with the latest technology for respiratory and brain function measurement. This PhD scholarship is not just an academic pursuit; it’s a chance to translate academic knowledge into practice, making a tangible difference in the provision of dental sleep health services.

What the Scholarship Offers

The International PhD Scholarships for APHRA-Registered Dentists in Sleep Health at Flinders University, Australia 2024-25 offers a funded opportunity for prospective applicants as follows:

• $40,000 annually, tax-free, for a maximum of three years
• Expertise from academia and industry accessible through collaborative supervision
• a nurturing setting where one may master cutting-edge research techniques and specialize in dental sleep medicine
• the chance to oversee a challenging research project and find creative solutions to problems
• a cooperative research community where you may advance your clinical research career by strengthening your network and developing new skills.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the opportunity, applicants have to meet certain requirements as listed below:

• Countries Eligible: All nationalities are welcome.
• Acceptable Course(s): Any course that Flinders University offers
• Acceptable Standards: To qualify, candidates need to fulfill the necessary requirements:
  • Maintain up-to-date AHPRA dental registration
  • Show interest in treating/managing sleep problems and sleep-specific dentistry.
  • Fulfill the prerequisites for admission to the PhD program at Flinders University, which include having an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A (or equivalent) or providing proof of comparable research experience.
  • Willingness to complete the required training and background checks (RRHAN-EC Training, Working with Children Check, National Police Criminal History Check)
  • Plan to enroll at Flinders University as a full-time student.

Application Procedure

Follow the process below on how to apply for the International PhD Scholarships for APHRA-Registered Dentists in Sleep Health at Flinders University for the 2024-25 academic session: 

• Both the scholarship application and an admissions form for a higher by research student program must be submitted by the applicant. The application portal of Flinders University has comprehensive instructions for submitting an application.

Documents that are needed include:

• Evidence of up-to-date AHPRA enrollment or registration information
• Curriculum vitae (CV) with two scholarly references
• A brief study proposal or subject (up to one-half page) together with the suggested AISH supervisor(s)
• transcripts of studies
• The email address for applications is Sian.Maloney@flinders.edu.au.

 

NOTE: The deadline for this offer is September 30, 2024.

For detailed information about the International PhD Scholarships for APHRA-Registered Dentists in Sleep Health at Flinders University and application guidelines, please visit the official scholarship link.

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