PhD scholarship in Biomedical Sciences

PhD scholarship in Biomedical Sciences

Researcher funded scholarship linked to NHMRC ideas grant to investigate respiratory infection and novel therapeutics.

Researcher funded scholarship linked to NHMRC ideas grant to investigate respiratory infection and novel therapeutics. 

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$33,826 per annum

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31st December 2026

One scholarship available. 

The minimum requirements for admission to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program are: 

  • A bachelor's degree requiring at least four (4) years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. 
  • The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology subjects that constitute at least 25% of a full time (or part time equivalent) academic year. 
  • The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year; or a master's degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full time (or part time equivalent) academic year with an overall distinction average or a master's degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average; or evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the ADVC RT&D or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program. At RMIT a grade of Distinction represents academic achievement of 70% or higher and a High Distinction is 80% or higher.

For instructions on how to apply, please visit the How to apply webpage. 

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