Flinders University 2025 JDRF PhD Top Up Scholarship

JDRF Australia is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge research in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), with a strong emphasis on nurturing the development of talented emerging researchers in the field.

JDRF Australia is inviting applications for the PhD Top-up Scholarship. The Scholarship is designed to support and encourage PhD students pursuing research in the field of T1D in line with JDRF’s mission – to treat, prevent and cure T1D.

The Scholarship will provide successful candidates with additional funding, on top of their PhD stipend, full-time or pro-rated part-time, contingent to satisfactory progress.

• Table of Content
• About Flinders University
• JDRF PhD Top Up Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of JDRF PhD Top Up Scholarship
• Requirements for JDRF PhD Top Up Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for JDRF PhD Top Up 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

JDRF PhD Top Up Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of JDRF PhD Top Up Scholarship

Up to $6,000 per year for a maximum of 3 years.

Requirements for JDRF PhD Top Up Scholarship Qualification

Applicants must be:

I. Recipients of either a Research Training Program Stipend (formerly Australia Postgraduate Award), NHMRC Postgraduate Award or a University-funded PhD scholarship

II. Not in receipt of any other PhD top-up funding

III. Pursuing research relevant to T1D

IV. Australian citizens or permanent residents currently residing in Australia

Interview date, Process and Venue for JDRF PhD Top Up Scholarship

Selection Criteria

Applications will be peer-reviewed by a panel based on the following criteria:

• Alignment of the applicant’s research with JDRF Research Priorities
• Scientific merit of research and relevance to making an impact for people living with T1D
• Applicant potential for career development

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Relevant templates are available via online grants management system RMS360 (see Section ‘Instructions for Submissions’).

1. Application Form (use template) providing information on:
   • Applicant Details
   • Eligibility
   • Summary
   • Referees
2. Bio-sketch (4 pages maximum, use template)
3. Letter confirming offer of a PhD Scholarship
4. Copy of academic transcript
5. Letters of reference (use template) from two referees who should be able to discuss the applicant’s scientific abilities and overall career potential. At least one Referee must be a current supervisor. The reference letters must be submitted by the referees via email to [email protected] in a confidential way prior to the submission deadline.

Applicants will need to provide their referees with the template, which can be found in the ‘Additional Attachments’ tab of the application. Applicants cannot submit reference letters on their referee’s behalf.

JDRF may decline applications that do not meet any of the above requirements. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted without prior discussion with JDRF staff.

For more details, visit Flinders University scholarship webpage