ACU Optimising ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation PhD Scholarships 2027
Australian Catholic University
Three fully funded PhD places in Melbourne for 2027: A$35,550 annual stipend and full tuition for up to 3.5 years, plus international-only health cover and relocation support. Applications close 9 November 2026 at 11:59 pm AEDT.
Australian Catholic University and Centaur Institute seek three full-time PhD candidates to improve anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction rehabilitation. Possible research includes female-specific rehabilitation, biomechanical and musculoskeletal modelling, concomitant injuries, strength and function, and markerless motion capture. The project is based at ACU’s Melbourne campus and begins in 2027. Contact principal supervisor Associate Professor Nirav Maniar before applying if possible. Submit the full ACU PhD application, mark that you are applying for a stipend scholarship, and name the project “Optimising ACL reconstruction rehabilitation”. The successful candidate must assign project intellectual property to ACU as an enrolment condition.
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Benefits
A$35,550 annual tax-free indexed stipend and full tuition for up to 3.5 years. International candidates also receive Overseas Student Health Cover and may receive up to A$2,000 relocation allowance.
Eligibility summary
Domestic and international candidates who meet ACU PhD admission and research scholarship eligibility policies may apply. Scholarship conditions require full-time study and satisfactory progress.
Requirements
Relevant experience in biomechanical data acquisition or modelling; coding such as R or Python; clinical exercise prescription, particularly knee-injury rehabilitation; and experience with or strong interest in female athletes. The selected candidate must assign intellectual property to ACU.
Documents required
Full ACU PhD application documents, plus CV showing relevant academic and practical experience and a cover letter addressing interest or experience in this research. Name this project and select the stipend scholarship in the PhD application.
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