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Pindari Alcohol and Other Drug Recovery Scholarship

The Pindari Alcohol and Other Drug Recovery Scholarship is a collaboration between ECU and Pindari House supporting a Master of Health Sciences student to explore recovery capital in residents’ treatment experiences through a $37,000 annual stipend. The project will apply the CHIME-D framework — encompassing Connectedness, Hope, Identity, Meaning, Empowerment, and Difficulties — to examine how personal recovery processes are experienced within Pindari House’s long-term residential rehabilitation program for men with substance use disorders. Using qualitative interviews with current residents and graduates, the study will identify which recovery domains the programme supports well and where gaps may exist, with findings used to inform future programme co-design. The all-male residential context also offers a unique opportunity to explore gendered dimensions of recovery that remain underrepresented in the literature.

Important dates

Opens: 20-10-2026 Closes: 9-11-2026

Applies to

Domestic International Postgraduate Research

At a glance

The Pindari Alcohol and Other Drug Recovery Scholarship is a collaboration between ECU and Pindari House supporting a Master of Health Sciences student to explore recovery capital in residents’ treatment experiences through a $37,000 annual stipend.

Eligibility Guidelines

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on academic merit, research experience, and alignment of the applicant’s background with the proposed project. Demonstrated knowledge or experience in alcohol and other drug use will be highly regarded. The applicant’s ability to undertake independent research and work collaboratively with industry partners will also be considered.

Terms and conditions

All scholarships are awarded at ECU’s discretion.

The scholarship is funded by PINDARI MINISTRIES INC and may include specific project deliverables aligned with industry objectives. Continuation of funding is subject to satisfactory performance and progress.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria to Stephen Bright at s.bright@ecu.edu.au

Further information

Questions about this scholarship can be directed to s.bright@ecu.edu.au.

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