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The �����Ʊ Faculty of Medicine and Health - White Walker Cancer Research Scholarship is a full 4-year PhD scholarship offered to outstanding domestic candidates to be trained to conduct research specifically in the field of Cancer, under the supervision of experienced academics affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health at �����Ʊ.

The scholarship comprises:

• A stipend of $45,000 per year (indexed, 2022 rate) for a maximum of 4 years based on satisfactory progress
• A Career development fund of $10,000 per year will be made available upon confirmation
• Access to a comprehensive Research Training and Career Development program
• A 3 months (1 Term) integrated internship with an academic unit or industry partner

Successful candidates will be admitted to the �����Ʊ PhD Program and will be subject to the relevant �����Ʊ HDR policies, procedures and guidelines as well as the present T&C.

Scholarship Benefits

The benefits provided with the White Walker scholarship include:

• A full stipend for a maximum of 4 years (rate provided in “1. Introduction”)
• A career development package (see above in “1. Introduction”)
• A tailored Research Training and Career Development program (requiring about one week per year).
• A 3-month internship with a partner Academic Unit or and Industry Partner
• Australian Government Research Training Program Fee Offset*

Duration

4 years

Residency

Domestic

Faculty

Medicine & Health

Value breakdown

$45,000 per annum 

Eligibility

Domestic applicants only

How to Apply

Please complete this expression of interest form by 23 June 2025. Contact Ms Barbara Waddell (Cancer Theme Research Development Manager) via email on b.waddell@unsw.edu.au for more information.