Gary Curtis Leukaemia Medical Research Scholarship 2026

If you are a clinician with an interest in blood cancer research, a PhD could take your career to the next level. This competitive tax-free scholarship is $53, 299 pa (2026 rate) for up to 3.5 years. Potential projects range from molecular studies through to clinical care.

Contact cmph.research@flinders.edu.au if assistance is needed to find a supervisor.

Summary:

1. Application Deadline: November 21, 2025
2. Value: $53,299 per annum (2026 rate), up to 3.5 years
3. Study Level: PhD
4. Sponsor: Flinders University
5. City to Study: Adelaide
6. School to Study: College of Medicine and Public Health
7. Course to Study: Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health
8. Eligible Countries: Australia, New Zealand

Eligibility Criteria for Gary Curtis Leukaemia Medical Research Scholarship 2026

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

1. 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
2. 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
3. have completed a Doctor of Medicine with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5; and
4. be enrolled, or be seeking to enroll, 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:

1. is in receipt of an award which directly duplicates the purpose of this award;
2. is on paid study leave;
3. holds a fractional academic appointment;
4. 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.

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

Selection Criteria

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:

1. Academic Record and Research Achievement – Relative to Opportunity (60%),
2. The research environment and supervisor (20%)
3. Research project (20%)
4. 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.

Application Document

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

Benefits of Gary Curtis Leukaemia Medical Research Scholarship 2026

2026 rate $53,299, indexed annually at the NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship rate. 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.

How to Apply

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

For more details, visit Flinders University Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

November 21, 2025

Application Link(s)

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