CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) is pleased to offer International PhD Top-Up Scholarship in Development of a Vectored Vaccine Against Bird Flu. This scholarship offers an exceptional opportunity for aspiring researchers to contribute to combating Newcastle disease and avian influenza viruses, which pose significant threats to both poultry and human populations.

The scholarship program is particularly open to domestic and international students who wish to undertake the PhD degree program for the academic session 2024/2025.

The primary aim of this scholarship program is to support the development of a recombinant Newcastle disease virus (NDV)-vectored vaccine platform that targets H5 or H7 avian influenza virus haemagglutinin. Through rigorous research and evaluation, the program seeks to enhance our understanding of immunogenicity and efficacy in poultry vaccination strategies against these infectious agents.

Application Deadline: 30 June 2024

Brief Description

• University or Organization: CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation)
• Department: Not specified
• Course Level: Doctorate (PhD)
• Award: $10,000 per annum, plus a learning and development budget of $5,000 over the term of the studentship
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Not specified
• Nationality: International (with conditions)
• The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Any subject offered by the university
• Admissible Criteria: Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
  • Hold a first or upper second-class honours or equivalent in a relevant research area
  • Hold admission to an Australian University as a PhD student
  • Hold an appropriate visa to study in Australia (for international applicants)
  • Be no further than one year into a PhD on commencing at CSIRO
  • Hold a primary scholarship (e.g., Research Training Program scholarship or similar)
  • Not be in receipt of any other Top-Up Scholarship
  • Have a university supervisor willing and able to supervise
  • Be available to commence with CSIRO no later than 30 June 2024.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to:

• Submit a Resume/CV and Cover Letter (as one document) including the names and contact details of two previous supervisors or academic/professional referees, and a one-page proposal aligning research interests with project aims.
• Upload academic results.
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