Researchers interested to work on new treatment for the neurological disorder are invited by Flinders University to apply for the International PhD Scholarships in New Treatment for Neurological Disorder. They should not miss out on this collaborative project with an overseas industry partner in the academic year 2023-2024. 

This scholarship is an opportunity for Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and permanent residents, and international students who have undertaken PhD programmes at the College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders. A stipend of $33,000 annually with other benefits will be awarded to the winning candidates. 

Flinders University is a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. Now ranking 426th in Best Global Universities and 425th in QS World University Rankings 2023, the university’s mission is to change lives and change the world to become an internationally recognized world leader in research. 

Why choose to study at Flinders University? Flinders University’s courses incorporate the teaching of skills that are determinants of success in an information-rich world and focus on student success. Flinders is Australia’s prime source of the most enterprising graduates, with which it has become an innovator in contemporary education.

Application Deadline: The scholarship application can be submitted until 15th March 2023. 

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Flinders University 
• Department: College of Medicine and Public Health
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: $33,000
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: Domestic and International 
• The award can be taken in Australia 

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Domestic or international students can apply. 
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Students can apply for a PhD level study program at the College of Medicine and Public Health at Flinders University. 
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must be available to commence as full-time PhD students at Flinders University in the first half of 2023.
• The applicants must have experience with biology laboratory methods. 
• The applicants must be from medicine, biology, physics, chemistry or engineering background to win preference. 

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Interested applicants must send an expression of interest to Prof Harald Janovjakvia by mail at [email protected] to be considered. 
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• A short statement that outlines research interests and motivation for pursuing a PhD
• A curriculum vitae
• Copies of academic transcripts
• Contact details of two references
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must have an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent international qualification, including a research component of at least 6 months of full-time study achieving Distinction (75%); or including evidence of research experience. 
• Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
• IELTS – 6.5 
• TOEFL IBT – 80 
• PTE – 58 
• CAE – C 
• Duolingo – 110 

Benefits

The successfully selected PhD students will be provided a stipend valued $33,000 per annum (tax-free) along with additional top-up scholarships, full tuition fees and expenses incurred in annual participation at conferences and travel to the overseas research partner.

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