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NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

National Health and Medical Research Council

Award

Stipend for full-time health and medical research training, held at an Australian institution

Awards

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Eligible

Australian citizens and permanent residents

Deadline

See official site

Overview

NHMRC funds research training in health and medicine — the postgraduate scholarships support full-time PhD-level research at an Australian university or medical research institute.

Eligibility

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is normally required, along with admission to a research higher degree and a supervisor at an eligible administering institution. Rounds open annually through the NHMRC grants portal.

Benefits

Stipend for full-time health and medical research training, held at an Australian institution

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships?

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is normally required, along with admission to a research higher degree and a supervisor at an eligible administering institution. Rounds open annually through the NHMRC grants portal.

What does the scholarship cover?

Stipend for full-time health and medical research training, held at an Australian institution

Apply on official site

Official source: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/find-funding

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