Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease

Background:

A unique opportunity is available for an outstanding PhD scholar in a project aimed at finding a better treatment for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.

The research will be conducted at the Westmead Institute for Medical research and Westmead Hospital (and affiliated centres), and involve a multi-disciplinary team.

Open to:

1. The scholarship is offered subject to the applicant having an unconditional offer of admission or being currently enrolled in a PhD at the Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney.
2. Applicants must also hold an undergraduate degree with First Class Honours or equivalent in science or allied health.
3. Applicants must have previous research experience in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.
4. Applicants must be Australian citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or New Zealand citizens.

Value & Duration: 

A successful applicant enrolled full time will be provided with a stipend allowance of $27,082 per annum for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic performance. The recipient may apply for an extension of up to 6 months. 
The Scholarship will be indexed in line with the Australian Government Research Training Program on 1 January each year.

Further Information: Terms and Conditions
Application Information:  Closed
Close Date:  Closed