Honours Elite Football Code Research Scholarship

About this scholarship

Elite football-code athletes have extreme demands placed on them. There is a constant requirement to be bigger, faster, stronger. This development occurs off the playing fields when athletes are training and recovering. Therefore, optimising the strength and conditioning practices and methods that are used to facilitate recovery, are essential for physical performance. To improve our understanding of elite athlete performance, we have three Honours scholarship positions in Brisbane, Australia. These scholarships will enable the right candidates to work inside a professional football club completing applied research. Successful candidates will work in a team and will be alongside athletes daily. This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for students wanting to pursue a career in applied research in elite sport.

More Information

Eligible candidates can apply for one of three projects:

1. Strength and conditioning of elite Football code athletes.
2. Analysis of training and match demands of Super Rugby.
3. Recovery methods for professional Super Rugby players.

Applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposals and the project with the Project Lead Dr Jonathon Weakley (Jonathon.weakley@acu.edu.au).

Application dates

Open Date: Closed

Close Date: Closed

Scholarship type

Merit

Value

• The scholarship is valued at $7,500, to be paid fortnightly in instalments of $326.
• Placement within a professional football club.
• Additional support for continuing professional development.

Student type

Current Students Or Future or commencing students

Eligibility

• Citizenship: domestic and international students
• Faculty: Health Sciences
• Campus: Brisbane
• Course: Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Honours) / Bachelor of High Performance Sport (Honours)
• Study load: full time
• Minimum GPA 5.75
• Year level: any

Application process

Apply online by clicking the button below and completing the application form. You must attach the following documentation with your application:

• Cover letter detailing information about the applicant and relevant experience.
• Current resumé.
• A 2-page summary of which of the three projects you would like to undertake and the proposed research.

Selection criteria

Applications are assessed based on the strength of the following criteria:

• Cover letter.
• Resumé.
• Research proposal.

Selection process

Applicants will be short listed by the Scholarships Office and recipients selected by the Project Lead who is based within the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences (QLD).

Ongoing requirements

• Satisfactory completion of coursework and research requirements.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 5.75.

Applications are closed