We appreciate your interest in studying or volunteering at ORIGINS, where we're committed to supporting the next generation of child and family health researchers.
ORIGINS welcomes all students to complete placements, volunteer, or embed their research within our research enabling platform.
ORIGINS has a number of research projects in development for students looking for project ideas. We want the very best students working here with us and in return, we'll ensure the highest quality supervision, excellent facilities and work environment, and career development opportunities.
Learn more about current funding opportunities available to students below.
If you would like more information about completing a placement or volunteering with ORIGINS, please email our Research Translation Team.
2026 ECU Stan Perron Top Up Scholarship
Edith Cowan University (ECU), in partnership with the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation and ORIGINS, is offering top-up scholarships for 2026 to support impactful research in child health.
These scholarships are designed to attract motivated and passionate Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates who want to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Western Australia.
At a glance
Valued at AUD $10,000 per annum (non-indexed) until completion for current HDR scholarship recipients (including any eligible extensions).
This scholarship supports currently enrolled and newly commenced ECU PhD candidates undertaking research projects that advance the health and wellbeing of children and young people aged 0 to 24 years. In alignment with the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY), ECU adopts The Nest framework to define health holistically.
Eligibility guidelines
To be eligible, you must:
- Undertake research within Childhood Health, adopting The Nest framework to define health holistically. This includes physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing, recognising the interconnected factors that contribute to thriving across the life course.
- Be enrolled into a PhD course at ECU.
Learn more or apply here.
WA Country Health Service Advanced Trainee Research Support Program
If you're required to undertake an Advanced Trainee Research Project (ATRP) as part of your RACP Advanced Training, the Advanced Trainee Research Support Program (ATRSP) is here to support you every step of the way.
The ATRSP provides trainees with a fully supported ORIGINS research project in line with the RACP Advanced Trainee Project requirements, with the expectation this will result in publication in a relevant scholarly journal and be accompanied by improvements in skills relevant to a clinician researcher.
Key features of the ATRSP include:
- Access to high-quality, high-impact ORIGINS research projects that align with RACP requirements.
- Comprehensive support services to ensure projects are completed within the Advanced Training period and generate peer-reviewed publications.
- Collaboration with local research organizations, offering trainees access to existing datasets, supervision from research and quality assurance experts, and biostatistical support.
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet your college requirements while building your research skills and contributing to real-world clinical knowledge relevant to the rural context.
To apply, complete the form here.
If you're interested in a project that isn't listed, please feel free to reach out to the WACHS Research Development Team.