Scholarships
Post-Graduate scholarships
The Australian Institute of Sport offers postgraduate scholarship opportunities in Sports Sciences.
Postgraduate employment opportunities are directed at recent Australian graduates of a tertiary institution who have completed, by 1 January of the year of placement, a degree or an equivalent qualification conferred by a professional body, or an outstanding record of achievement in one of the areas of the sport sciences. A high level of competency in written and spoken English is essential. Scholars undertake Sports Science servicing to Australian Institute of Sport sport programs, as well as a research/learning project. Scholarships vary in duration and level of payment.
Postgraduate scholarship holders will not be permitted to undertake any outside work or services without the written permission of the Director – Australian Institute of Sport. Post-Graduate employment opportunities are advertised on our Jobs page.
Medical registrar
Registrar employment opportunities are directed at Post-Graduate Medical Practitioners undertaking the training program of the Australasian College of Sports Physicians. The Sports Medicine program is run in conjunction with the College and entails servicing Australian Institute of Sport teams, conducting clinical sessions for Institute athletes, teaching sessions and research opportunities. The Registrar Program is only available to College trainees. For more information, please contact Jill Flanagan on (02) 6214 1578 or email jill.flanagan@ausport.gov.au
Coaching scholarships
National Coaching scholarship employment opportunities are directed at emerging elite coaches to develop skills and knowledge that will enable them to coach effectively in high performance programs. More information on opportunities in various elite sports is available at coaching scholarships.
Sport scholarships
The Australian Institute of Sport offers sporting scholarships to Australian athletes in a variety of sports. The Institute is not an educational facility and does not offer educational scholarships. More information on opportunities and the application process is available at scholarships.
