Flinders University Gary Curtis Leukemia Medical Research Scholarship 2026

If you are a qualified medical graduate with an interest in blood cancer research, this PhD could take your career to the next level. Potential projects range from molecular studies through to clinical care. 

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

Flinders University Gary Curtis Leukemia Medical Research Scholarship PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Flinders University Gary Curtis Leukemia Medical Research Scholarship PhD Scholarship

• 2026 Clinician rate (medical professional) - A stipend valued at up to $53,299* per annum (2026 rate) tax free. *Aligned with the annual NHMRC postgraduate scholarship rate.
• 2026 Non-medical rate - A stipend valued at up to $36,061 per annum (2026 rate) tax free.
• Up to 3.5 years full-time.
• A supportive environment, located in the College of Medicine and Public Health
• Access to world-class laboratories, scientists, public health experts and clinician researchers.

Requirements for Flinders University Gary Curtis Leukemia Medical Research Scholarship PhD Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for the award of the Gary Curtis Leukemia Medical Research Scholarship, a student must:

• be an Australian citizen or a New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident at the closing date for applications; who has a completed Second Class (Division A) Honours or above or equivalent qualification including a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study; or
• have a coursework qualification with evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant; or
• have completed a Doctor of Medicine with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5; and
• be enrolled, or be seeking to enrol, in a Doctor of Philosophy at Flinders University as a full-time student.

The Gary Curtis Leukemia Medical Research Scholarship will not be awarded to a student who:

• is in receipt of an award which directly duplicates the purpose of this award;
• is on paid study leave;
• holds a fractional academic appointment;
• holds a Research Doctorate or equivalent.

Applicants to a PhD in the College of Medicine and Public Health should be focused in fields related to medicine, biomedical sciences, or public health.

• medical professionals must be registered to practise in Australia at the time of application, with no conditions or suspensions attached to the registration that prevent them from practising.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Flinders University Gary Curtis Leukemia Medical Research Scholarship PhD Scholarship

Selection of scholarship recipients will be undertaken by a panel that includes the College HDR Coordinator and/or Deputy HDR Coordinator and a clinician researcher and will be based on academic merit and research potential, in alignment with College values of equity, excellence and social vision.

Applications will be ranked (based on the NHMRC criteria for postgraduate scholarships) based on:

• Academic Record and Research Achievement – Relative to Opportunity (60%),
• The research environment and supervisor (20%)
• Research project (20%)
• Principal PhD supervision must be by a member of staff or full academic status holder in the College of Medicine and Public Health who must be currently active on the HDR supervisor register.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

HDR Candidature applications are submitted via the student information system available via the Flinders University website: https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/apply/apply-research-degree/how-to-apply

Scholarship applicants are to please provide the following as a single pdf document:

1. Applicant CV (maximum 2 pages detailing academic record, medals, prizes and awards, research achievement and productivity commensurate with authorship of research publications, book chapters and presentations, postgraduate/research training and/or research/professional experience, broader community engagement).
2. Application outlining the following details:

• Research Proposal (maximum 2 pages), including a research plan and description of impact and feasibility.
• Research Environment and supervisory team statement (maximum 500 words)

Scholarship applications are to be submitted via email at: [email protected].

Contact [email protected] if assistance is needed to find a supervisor.

For more information, kindly visit the Flinders University Scholarship webpage.