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

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