NDARC offers scholarships to students who wish to undertake higher degree research (HDR) on drug and alcohol related projects that align with NDARC’s core workplan areas:
A number of NDARC projects are currently seeking HDR candidates, please visit HDR scholarship projects for more information.
Applicants are welcome to apply at any time, or as part of NDARC’s annual cohort of HDR students commencing Term 1 of each calendar year.
Scholarship award amount and duration
The scholarship amount awarded to full-time HDR students is $30,000 per annum, tax exempt. PhD scholarship duration is three and a half years (with the capacity to apply for an extension to four years if required). MRes and MPhil scholarship duration is two years.
In addition, up to $10,000 is available for professional development activities and up to $5,000 for associated research costs across the period of candidature. There is opportunity for additional paid employment.
How to apply
Complete the application form and provide all requested attachments to email adress
Please note: Applicants must nominate a supervisor on the application form. The supervisor must be an NDARC academic and it is expected that applicants will have made contact with the proposed supervisor prior to submission. If you are unsure about an appropriate supervisor, please email and we will discuss this with you.
To apply, applicants must submit the following by email:
Applications open: HDR applicants are welcome to apply at any time, or as part of NDARC’s annual cohort of HDR students commencing Term 1 of each calendar year.
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must:
Consideration will be given to full and part-time, domestic and international applicants (consult UNSW’s guidelines for eligibility and tuition scholarship options for international students).
Evidence of previous research or study (e.g. honours or masters degrees) is desirable for entry to HDR though not essential, as is experience in the drug and alcohol sector or related fields, such as psychology, public health, criminology, sociology, medicine, pharmacology, health economics and biostatistics.
Successful candidates are required to enrol in the HDR program through the School of Public Health and Community Medicine (SPHCM) in the Faculty of Medicine. Successful applicants will receive support via NDARC's HDR training and development program. Knowledge of UNSW’s EEO/AA principles and policies will be required.
The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) was established at the University of New South Wales by the Commonwealth Government in 1986 to extend the knowledge base required for effective treatment of individuals with alcohol and other drug related problems and to enhance the overall research capacity in the drug and alcohol field. The Centre is highly regarded, both nationally and internationally, for its contribution to drug and alcohol research.
Since NDARC's inception, more than 70 students have successfully completed a program of HDR at the Centre (PhD and Masters), with a success rate of over 90%. NDARC has a strong cohort of HDR students with a focus on diversity and equity of access. The Centre provides a highly supportive study environment with excellent facilities including desk space, regular training opportunities, computer access and statistical support.
NDARC students and staff publish in general medical and health journals, and the most influential specialist drug and alcohol publications. The Centre's research is multi-disciplinary in nature and of high practical relevance to governments and policy agencies, communities, providers of clinical services and non-government organisations.
HDR graduates have career opportunities in a range of organisations, including Australian and international universities, the WHO/UN, the delivery of clinical services, and with policy agencies such as NSW Health, NSW Family and Community Services and local health districts.
There are a number of pathways into HDR, and NDARC staff are keen to support entry for potential students from a range of backgrounds and with varied educational qualifications. NDARC is particularly committed to building research capacity among Aboriginal researchers and encourages consultation with us about different HDR pathways that may be available. If you have queries about this, please feel free to email and a staff member will contact you to talk about your options.
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