Fully Funded PhD Scholarship: The Musculoskeletal Health, Sport, and Exercise Lab at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Arthritis Research Canada (ARC) invite applications for a full-time PhD scholarship. This opportunity will allow the successful candidate to work on a funded project that encompasses various aspects of musculoskeletal health, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, osteoarthritis prevention, knee injury rehabilitation, clinical trials, implementation science, and female health, all under the leadership of Dr. Jackie Whittaker.
Summary Table:
- Study Area: Rehabilitation Sciences
- Scholarship Description: Fully funded 4-year PhD program aligned with a large randomized controlled trial focused on knee health and osteoarthritis prevention.
- Eligibility: Applicants with a thesis-based Master’s degree in health, science, or implementation sciences, a strong interest in knee injuries and osteoarthritis prevention, excellent English communication skills, experience in scientific publications, and a record of academic excellence.
- Required Documents: CV, research paper presentation video, university transcripts
- How to Apply: Complete the application survey provided (details below).
- Last Date: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Study Area: Rehabilitation Sciences
Scholarship Description:
Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Rehabilitation Sciences
This fully funded 4-year PhD program in Rehabilitation Sciences will align with a large randomized controlled trial assessing the effectiveness and implementation of an education and exercise-based intervention for improving knee health and preventing symptomatic knee osteoarthritis in individuals at elevated risk for early-onset osteoarthritis. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in OPTIKNEE international consensus activities, mentor thesis-based master’s trainees, and participate in other activities that support their career goals.
Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates should have completed a thesis-based Master’s program in a health, science, or implementation sciences background. They should also demonstrate a strong interest in knee injuries and osteoarthritis prevention, possess excellent written and verbal English communication skills, have experience writing scientific publications (with at least one first-author or co-authored original research peer-reviewed paper published in an international journal), and maintain a record of academic excellence.
Required Documents: Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- CV detailing relevant academic and practical experience
- A short (5-minute) video presenting a published research paper or abstract
- University transcripts
How to Apply: To apply for this scholarship, complete the application survey by clicking on the arrow below. In the survey, you will need to provide information that demonstrates your interest and/or experience in the program of research described (up to 4,000 characters). Be prepared to upload your CV, the research paper presentation video, and your university transcripts.
For specific inquiries or more information about the application process, please contact Associate Professor Jackie Whittaker at jackie.whittaker@ubc.ca, with the subject line ‘SOAR PhD’.
We appreciate the interest of all candidates, and while we thank all applicants for their submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Last Date- Until position filled
Please note that applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Don’t miss this opportunity to pursue a fully funded PhD scholarship in Rehabilitation Sciences at UBC and ARC. Apply now!
