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Menzies 40Y40K PhD Scholarships in Australia

Menzies School of Health Research is offering two prestigious 40Y40K PhD Scholarships worth $40,000 per year for up to 3.5 years, including tuition fee waivers and additional research support. Open to domestic and international students enrolling full-time at Charles Darwin University in 2025–2026, this opportunity supports impactful health research.

Applicants must be enrolling full-time in a PhD program at Charles Darwin University in Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026, with a project and supervisor based at Menzies School of Health Research. They must not be receiving another living stipend (except a top-up) and can be from any country. A strong academic background and relevant research experience are required.

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Menzies School of Health Research is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes, renowned for its work in improving health outcomes, particularly for Indigenous and tropical communities. Based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Menzies combines innovative research with education and training, focusing on critical areas such as infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, mental health, and maternal and child health.

Application Deadline: 29th June 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Menzies School of Health Research / Charles Darwin University

  • Department: Health Research

  • Course Level: PhD (Doctoral level)

  • Award: AUD $40,000 per annum (living stipend) + AUD $3,800 per annum (research costs), plus tuition fee waiver

  • Access Mode: Online (email submission)

  • Number of Awards: 2

  • Nationality: Domestic and International students

  • The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any health research discipline supervised at Menzies School of Health Research.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Enrol full-time in a PhD program at Charles Darwin University in Semester 2, 2025 or Semester 1, 2026

    • Have a research project and supervisor based at Menzies

    • Not be receiving another living stipend (except for a top-up scholarship)

    • Demonstrate a strong academic record and relevant research experience

    • Submit quality peer-reviewed research publications

    • Provide proof of broader research experience or research-related employment

How to Apply

  • Applications must be submitted using the official Menzies 40Y40K application form (including required formatting and word limits).

  • Send completed applications, CVs, and supporting documents by email to:
    [email protected]

  • For queries, contact:
    Jane Mellett, HDR Coordinator
    [email protected]

Benefits

  • AUD $40,000 per annum stipend for up to 3 years (with possible 6-month extension)

  • AUD $3,800 per annum for research expenses

  • Full waiver of tuition fees

  • Paid sick leave and recreational leave as per university policy

  • Fortnightly payments directly to the recipient’s Australian bank account

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