OpenFieldPhD Candidature in Developmental Psychology & Child Wellbeing
Supervised doctoral research investigating early childhood attachment, trauma-informed schooling interventions, and emotional self-regulation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Four-year APAC-accredited honours degree in psychology (Class 1 or 2A)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 with no subscore below 7.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research outline, honours thesis abstract, and academic CV
- Recommendation letters
- 2 academic referees
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Faculty scholarship AUD $32,000/year plus laboratory project research budget
- Application fee
- AUD $100
- Tuition / joining costs
- Domestic: Commonwealth supported (AUD $0) / International: AUD $38,500/year (scholarship eligible)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Adelaide University Magill Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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