May 18, 2025, 19:49

Cancer Council WA PhD Top-Up Scholarships

The Cancer Council WA PhD Top-Up Scholarships are designed to support exceptional PhD students pursuing cancer-related research. These scholarships provide financial top-up assistance for students who already hold a primary postgraduate research award and are undertaking full-time doctoral studies in Western Australia.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia

• Must be enrolled in a PhD program at the time the top-up starts

• Must hold at least upper second-class Honours or a medical degree

• Must be or become a full-time PhD student in an approved WA institution

• Must hold or have applied for a competitive three-year postgraduate scholarship (e.g. RTP)

• At least 75% of research must be conducted in or through WA institutions or hospitals

• Ineligible if total stipend (including this top-up) exceeds AUD 48,000 per annum

Funding Details:

• Up to AUD 48,000

• Funding duration: up to 4 years

• Award supports additional research costs or living expenses on top of an existing scholarship

Deadline:

• Applications open: 5–7 March 2025

• Application deadline: 30 September 2025

• Notification of results: November 2025

Where to Apply / Learn More:

• Cancer Council WA Grant Portal

• Contact: [email protected]

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