Flinders University in Australia is inviting applications for an Enterprise PhD scholarship titled “Designing Fun: Understanding Quality Experiences in Youth Sport,” developed with South Australia’s Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR).

The Adelaide-based project will investigate how children and stakeholders understand fun and how early sporting experiences influence continued participation. It combines qualitative and quantitative research and includes a 60-day industry component with ORSR.

The scholarship provides AUD 42,000 annually, tax-free at the 2026 full-time rate and indexed annually, for up to 3.5 years. Full-time study is expected to begin in early 2027, with timing negotiable.

Applicants must meet Flinders’ PhD admission requirements through an eligible honours qualification or equivalent research experience. Australian and New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, and international candidates holding or eligible for an appropriate visa may apply.

Supervisors are Associate Professor Sam Elliott, Dr Kate Ridley and Michelle Crisp of ORSR.

Applications close at 5:00 p.m. ACDT on 31 October 2026. Candidates should email the completed application form and requested documents to sam.elliott@flinders.edu.au and kate.ridley@flinders.edu.au.

Full scholarship details.