Flinders University 2023 Foundation Leukemia Research Scholarship

We are seeking one outstanding candidate for a PhD scholarship for a Flinders Foundation funded project entitled: Developing novel medical imaging tools for non-glycolytic tumours. This exciting project is a partnership between Flinders University and The University of South Australia.

This scholarship is for one-year and will be based at Flinders University in the College of Medicine and Public Health under the supervision of Dr Lauren Thurgood and Dr Giles Best

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• Flinders Foundation Leukemia Research Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Flinders Foundation Leukemia Research Scholarship
• Requirements for Flinders Foundation Leukemia Research Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Flinders Foundation Leukemia Research Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon... continue reading

Flinders Foundation Leukemia Research Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Flinders Foundation Leukemia Research Scholarship

The scholarship includes:

• A stipend valued at $33,000 annum (2023 rate) tax free
• The scholarship will be awarded for 1 year
• A Research Training Program Fee Offset Scholarship to cover tuition fees for Australian Citizens, NZ Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Requirements for Flinders Foundation Leukemia Research Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for the award of this scholarship a student must:

• Be an Australian citizen; or New Zealand citizen; or have been granted permanent resident status; and
• Meet PhD admission requirements including: have an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8), including a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study achieving Distinction (75%) OR including evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant; and
• Have experience in basic laboratory skills including PCR
• Be available to commence as a full-time PhD student at Flinders University in semester 1; 2023.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Flinders Foundation Leukemia Research Scholarship

Selection Criteria

Selection will be made by the project team.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Prior to submitting an application for the scholarship, prospective applicants are advised to contact the Project lead, Dr Lauren Thurgood via email (lauren.thurgood@flinders.edu.au) to discuss your interest and eligibility in the opportunity.  The Project lead may invite you to apply and request a copy of your CV together with a covering letter outlining your relevant qualifications, experience, research experience and reasons for applying for the scholarship.

The successful candidate will commence as soon as practicable; subject to negotiation (and not later than June 2023).

For more details, visit Flinders University website.