HDR Scholarship - Nutrition education and multiple sclerosis

Diet may influence the disease progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). However, our previous research has shown that people with MS are confused about the conflicting diets that are marketed to people with MS, and they want evidence-based dietary advice that is specific for MS. Using a co-design process, we will develop and test a digital nutrition education intervention to improve diet quality among people with MS.

This PhD project will be part of the MS Nutrition Research Program, led by Professor Lucinda Black, which aims to help people with MS make good food choices through community-led research and education.

The successful candidate will be based at the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Deakin University. IPAN is a multi-disciplinary research institute with internationally renowned researchers focused on understanding - and influencing - physical activity and nutrition to improve health across the lifespan.

Applications will remain open until a candidate has been appointed

This scholarship is available over 3 years.

• Stipend of $34,400 per annum tax exempt (2024 rate)
• Relocation allowance of $500-1500 (for single to family) for students moving from interstate
• International students only:  Tuition fees offset for the duration of 4 years. Single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of the student visa.

To be eligible you must:

• be a domestic or international candidate. Domestic includes candidates with Australian Citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenship.
• meet Deakin's PhD entry requirements
• be enrolling full time and hold an honours degree (first class) or an equivalent standard master's degree with a substantial research component.

Please refer to the research degree entry pathways page for further information.

Additional desirable criteria include:

• Nutrition at undergraduate or postgraduate level