Curtin University, in partnership with the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, is offering PhD Stipend and top-up Scholarships for 2026 to support impactful research in child health. Valued at up to AUD $50,000 per year for 3.5 years, these scholarships aim to attract and support outstanding HDR students dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Western Australian children.

Eligibility requires applicants to be enrolled or intending to enrol full-time in a Higher Degree by Research at Curtin University, meet the entry requirements for their chosen program, and show how their research will positively impact child health in Western Australia.

Curtin University is a leading global university recognized for its strong focus on innovation, research, and industry collaboration located in Perth, Western Australia. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across disciplines such as health, science, engineering, business, and humanities.

Application Deadline: 10 October 2025

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Curtin University, in partnership with the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation

• Department: Available across Curtin’s four Faculties

• Course Level: PhD or Masters of Philosophy (HDR)

• Award: Stipend up to AUD $50,000 per annum

• Access Mode: Online application

• Number of Awards: Up to 6 PhD scholarships and 6 top-up scholarships

• Nationality: Open to domestic and international students

• The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities

• Acceptable Course or Subjects: Any HDR program related to child health offered by Curtin University

• Admissible Criteria:

  • Must be enrolled or seeking to enrol in a Higher Degree by Research at Curtin University

  • Must meet entry criteria for chosen HDR program

  • Must study full-time

  • Applicants must clearly explain how their research benefits child health in Western Australia

  • Candidates with relevant lived experience or diverse perspectives in child health research are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should follow these steps:

Future students
Future students who are interested in working in child health and are seeking help in identifying an appropriate supervisor please contact the Dean of Graduate Studies ([email protected]) prior to submitting an EOI. Once you have received your invitation to apply, to undertake a child health research project, you may proceed with your scholarship application.

Current students
You must also meet the eligibility requirements and demonstrate how your PhD research aligns with Curtin’s child health priorities.

All applicants
Applications must clearly show how your research will deliver meaningful benefit to the Western Australian community by completing the Stan Perron Foundation PhD Scholarship Application Form

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