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## Faculty of Medicine and Health

Postgraduate research scholarships for domestic students

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From nursing and pharmacy to health science or dentistry scholarships, we have a wide range of options for domestic medicine and health students.

## General

| **Scholarship** | Value | Eligibility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Alzheimer's Australia Dementia Research Foundation Research Grants](https://www.dementia.org.au/research/grants) | Various | - See page details |
| [Arthritis Australia Scholarships](https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/programs-research/national-research-program/our-grants/) | See page details | - Science or medicine graduate - Undertaking thesis into arthritis and related disorders |
| [Australian Rotary Health Scholarships](https://australianrotaryhealth.org.au/) | Various | - Undertake research into mental, general or Indigenous health - Undertake rural or remote placements |
| [Charles Perkins Centre Westmead Supplementary Scholarship](/scholarships/c/westmead-supplementary-scholarship.html) | $10,000 | - PhD student - Recipient of a primary scholarship that provides stipend allowance |
| [Children’s Medical Research Institute PhD Award](https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/ZMGSCvl1rKi7XNp8rFX_rKS?domain=cmrijeansforgenes.org.au) | See page details | - See page details |
| [Christine Maple-Brown Colorectal Cancer Research Scholarship](/scholarships/c/christine-maple-brown-scholarship.html) | USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in colorectal cancer |
| [Dorothy Blanche Chandler Scholarship](/scholarships/c/dorothy-blanche-chandler-scholarship.html) | University of Sydney RTP stipend rate (up to 4 years) | - Postgraduate research student - Undertake research in rheumatoid arthritis and associated conditions - RTP applicant |
| [Elevate Scholarship](https://www.atse.org.au/career-pathways/elevate/) | Various | - Domestic student - Identify as a woman - Commencing a STEM degree or Master of Business Administration (MBA) at an Australian University |
| [Dr Albert S McKern Research Scholarship](/scholarships/c/dr-albert-s-mckern-research-scholarship.html) | USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in the causes, prevention and treatment of mental and physical pain and distress during pregnancy, labour and the puerperium |
| [Elvita Eveline Clough Cancer Research Scholarship](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/elvita-eveline-clough-cancer-research-scholarship.html) | USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in prevention, early detection or more effective treatment of breast cancer |
| [Elizabeth and Henry Hamilton-Browne Scholarship](/scholarships/c/elizabeth-henry-hamilton-browne-scholarship.html) | University of Sydney RTP stipend rate (up to 3.5 years) | - Female PhD student within the Faculty of Medicine and Health |
| [Endocrine Society of Australia Awards, Grants, Scholarships and Fellowships](https://www.endocrinesociety.org.au/awards-and-grants.asp) | Various | - Conduct research in the field of endocrinology - Be a member of the society |
| [Faculty of Medicine and Health Research Centres Stipend Scholarship](/scholarships/c/faculty-of-medicine-and-health-research-centres-stipend-scholars.html) | USYD RTP rate (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic PhD student - Supervised by an academic who is a member of one the Faculty’s flagship or impact research centres |
| [Ho Kong Fung Ling Postgraduate Research Scholarship](/scholarships/c/ho-kong-fung-ling-postgraduate-research-scholarship.html) | $40,000 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic/international student - Commencing or currently enrolled in a PhD at the Faculty of Medicine and Health - willing to conduct research based at the Charles Perkins Centre |
| [John A Lamberton Research Scholarships](/scholarships/d/john-a-lamberton-scholarship.html) | USYD RTP rate or $7500 (for up to 3 years) | - PhD student - Enrolled in Engineering, Medicine and Health or Science - Research into natural products or relationships between chemical structure and biological activity |
| [Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics Supplementary Scholarships](/scholarships/c/lambert-initiative-cannabinoid-therapeutics-scholarship.html) | $10,000 p.a (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student at the Brain and Mind Centre - Recipient of a primary stipend scholarship |
| [Leukaemia Foundation Scholarships](https://www.leukaemia.org.au/research/) | Various | - See page details |
| [Motor Neurone Disease Australia Grants](https://www.mndaust.asn.au/Discover-our-research/grants-and-research-meetings/Apply-for-a-grant.aspx) | Various | - Australian citizen or permanent resident - Researcher in fields relevant to motor neurone disease |
| [Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia Scholarships](https://www.msaustralia.org.au/annual-funding-opportunities/) | See page details | - Australian citizen or permanent resident or New Zealand citizen - Tertiary student with interest in multiple sclerosis treatment |
| [Muriel and Walter Lumley Research Scholarship](/scholarships/c/muriel-walter-lumley-scholarship.html) | University of Sydney RTP stipend rate (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student |
| [National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Scholarships](/scholarships/c/nhmrc-scholarships.html) | NHMRC stipend rate | - Master's by research or PhD student - Medicine and health project based in Australia |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Cerebral Palsy](/scholarships/c/postgraduate-research-scholarship-in-cerebral-palsy.html) | $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic student - PhD in Medicine and Health - Research in cerebral palsy |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Clinical Neuroscience of Addiction](/scholarships/c/postgraduate-research-scholarship-in-clinical-neuroscience-of-ad.html) | $35,950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Commencing PhD at the Faculty of Medicine and Health - Holds First Class Honours or equivalent degree |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Dementia and Aged Care](/scholarships/c/postgraduate-research-scholarship-in-dementia-and-aged-care.html) | $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic/international student - Commencing PhD at the Faculty of Medicine and Health - Holds First Class Honours or equivalent degree |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Melanoma and Skin Cancer Research](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/postgraduate-research-scholarship-in-melanoma-and-skin-cancer-re.html) | $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic or International student - PhD in Medicine and Health - Research in Melanoma |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Meniere’s Disease](/scholarships/c/menieres-disease.html) | USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in Meniere’s Disease |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Nephrotic Syndrome of Childhood](/scholarships/c/postgraduate-research-scholarship-in-nephrotic-syndrome-of-child.html) | $34,000 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research into the study of the role of immunity in the pathogenesis of childhood idiopathic nephrotic syndrome |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Stroke Trial Innovation and Translation](/scholarships/c/postgraduate-research-scholarship-in-stroke-trial-innovation-and.html) | $41,753 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic student - PhD in Medicine and Health - Research in Stroke Trial Innovation and Translation |
| [Rushworth Scholarship](/scholarships/c/rushworth.html) | USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in neurosurgery |
| [The Florence and Stanley Sullivan Ophthalmic Study and Research Scholarship](/scholarships/c/the-florence-and-stanley-sullivan-ophthalmic-study-and-research-.html) | USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in ophthalmology |
| [The Gordon Sanderson Scholarship](https://glaucoma.org.nz/research-hub/research-weve-supported/gordon-sanderson-scholars/) | $6,000-$10,000 | - Students enrolled in the University of Sydney |
| [The Medworld Institute Medical Student Scholarship](https://institute.medworld.com/scholarships) | Various | - See page details |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Population Oral Health or other areas in Dentistry](/scholarships/c/population-oral-health-or-other-areas-in-dentistry.html) | USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic PhD student - Conduct research in population oral health or other areas in dentistry |

## Sydney Dental School

| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Oral Health](/scholarships/c/postgraduate-research-scholarship-in-oral-health.html) | $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic PhD student - Conduct research in oral health |

## Sydney Medical School

| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Francis M Hooper Scholarship for Medical Research](/scholarships/c/francis-m-hooper-scholarship.html) | RTP stipend rate (up to 3 years) | - Researcher in Alzheimer's disease, cancer, heart disease, or medically related basic biology research - Australian citizen or permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Better Outcomes for Inflammatory Arthritis](/scholarships/c/postgraduate-research-scholarship-in-better-outcomes-for-inflamm.html) | $35,950 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic student - Commencing PhD at the Faculty of Medicine and Health. - Holds First Class Honours or equivalent degree |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Climate Anxiety among Youth](/scholarships/c/postgraduate-research-scholarship-in-climate-anxiety-among-youth.html) | $42,440 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic PhD student - Conduct research in understanding and effectively responding to climate anxiety among youth |
| [Reginald Maney Lake and Amy Laura Bonamy Scholarship](/scholarships/c/reginald-maney-lake-amy-laura-bonamy-scholarship.html) | USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Undertake research in pathology |
| [The Curtin PhD Scholarship for Clinical Research](/scholarships/c/curtin-scholarship.html) | $50,000 | - Enrolled in a PhD in Sydney Medical School - Australian citizen or permanent resident |
| [The Frank and Marion Spence Scholarship](/scholarships/c/frank-marion-spence-scholarship.html) | University of Sydney RTP stipend rate (up to 4 years) | - Researcher in paediatric cardiology or cancer - Applied for an RTP Stipend Scholarship |
| [The Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation Grants and Awards](https://gprwmf.org.au/awards-grants/) | See page details | - Researcher, trainee or fellow of the foundation - Undertaking research into otorhinolaryngology |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Treating Internalising Disorders Among Socially Disadvantaged Youth](/scholarships/c/socially-disadvantaged-youth.html) | $42,440 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic PhD student - Conduct research into treating internalising disorders among socially disadvantaged youth |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Drugs for the Eradication of Varroa Destructor Mites to Safeguard Honeybees](/scholarships/c/varroa-destructor-mites.html) | $32,211 p.a. (up to 1.75 years) | - Domestic Masters by Research student - Conduct research on the identification of potential drugs for the eradication of Varroa destructor mites |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Screening for Type 1 Diabetes in Indigenous Communities](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/type-1-diabetes-in-indigenous-communities.html) | $42,440 per annum (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic PhD student - Identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person - Conduct research in screening for type 1 diabetes in Indigenous communities |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Cardiovascular–Kidney–Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/ckm.html) | $41,753 p.a. (up to 3 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in Identifying a Novel Therapeutic Target for Cardiovascular–Kidney–Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Bacteriophage Therapy](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/bacteriophage-therapy.html) | $40,000 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in the field of bacteriophage therapy |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/postgraduate-research-scholarship-in-stem-cells-and-regenerative-medicine.html) | $42,754 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct translational research into pathophysiology/mechanisms of myocardial infarction and/or cardiac regeneration |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Glucose Profiling in Diabetes Technology](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/glucose-profiling-in-diabetes-technology.html) | USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic PhD student - Conduct research in glucose profiling in diabetes technology |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Post-Pandemic Shifts in Co-Circulating Respiratory Pathogens](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/post-pandemic-shifts-in-co-circulating-respiratory-pathogens.html) | $42,440 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in post-pandemic shifts in the genomics and evolution of co-circulating respiratory pathogens |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in BRAF-Mutated Colorectal Cancer](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/braf-mutated-colorectal-cancer.html) | 42,857 p.a. (up to 3 years) | - Domestic PhD student - Conduct laboratory-based research in BRAF-mutated colorectal cancer under the supervision of Prof Mark Molloy |

## Sydney Nursing School

| **Scholarship** | Value | Eligibility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Beth Spence Memorial Scholarship](/scholarships/c/beth-spence-memorial-scholarship.html) | USYD RTP rate (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in nursing at the Sydney Nursing School |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Nursing, Physiology and Cardiovascular Disease](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/nursing-physiology-and-cardiovascular-disease.html) | $42,000 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in 3 areas: 1) thermal and cardiovascular physiology, 2) cardiac rehabilitation and 3) co-design. Research will be predominately conducted working with older adults and people with cardiovascular disease. |

## Sydney Pharmacy School

| **Scholarship** | Value | Eligibility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme](https://www.ppaonline.com.au/programs/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-pharmacy-scholarship-scheme) | $15,000 p.a. (for up to 4 years) | - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander pharmacy student - Member of the student Rural Health Club or a member of the University’s affiliate Rural Health Club |
| [James Millner Scholarship in Pharmacy](/scholarships/c/james-millner-scholarship-in-pharmacy.html) | USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in pharmacy |
| [Lewy Miall Pattinson Scholarship](/scholarships/c/lewy-miall-pattinson-scholarship.html) | $41,753 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic PhD student - Conduct research in the field of pharmaceutical science |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Medicines Policy and Outcomes Research (Domestic)](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/postgraduate-research-scholarship-in-medicines-policy-and-outcom.html) | USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic PhD student - Conduct pharmacy related research |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Medicines Policy and Outcomes Research (Domestic/International)](/scholarships/c/scholarship-in-medicines-policy-and-outcomes-research-domestic-international.html) | USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct pharmacy related research |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Community Pharmacy Research](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/community-pharmacy-research.html) | USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic PhD student - Conduct research in community pharmacy research, based within the Charles Perkins Centre |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Supporting the Mental Health of First Nations People through Community Pharmacy](/scholarships/c/mental-health-first-nations-people-through-community-pharmacy.html) | $29,507.50 p.a. (up to 3 years) | - Domestic research student - Conduct research in supporting the mental health of First Nations people through community pharmacy |
| [Ross Brown Scholarship in Pharmacy](/scholarships/c/ross-brown-scholarship-in-pharmacy.html) | $45,000 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic PhD student - Conduct research in pharmacy |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Computerised Clinical Decision Support Tools in Primary Care](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/clinical-decision-support-tools.html) | $42,440  p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic research student - Conduct research in computerised clinical decision support tools in primary care to improve quality use of medicines in older people living with frailty |

## Sydney School of Health Sciences

| Scholarship | Value | Eligibility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Improving Sleep in Hot Overnight Environments](/scholarships/c/postgraduate-research-scholarship-in-improving-sleep-in-hot-over.html) | $40,109 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic PhD student - Conduct research heat and health, with a focus on improving sleep in hot overnight environments |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in the 24-hour Physical Behaviour Spectrum for Cancer Prevention and Survival](/scholarships/c/cancer-prevention-and-survival.html) | $42,440  p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic PhD student - Conduct research to better understand the relationship between 24-hour movement behaviours and cancer risk, focusing on both primary prevention and cancer survival strategies |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Effects of Bushfire Smoke Exposure during Simulated Heatwaves](/scholarships/c/bushfire-smoke-exposure.html) | $41,753 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in explore the acute cardiovascular and respiratory effects of bushfire smoke exposure during simulated heatwaves |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in the Physical Behaviour Spectrum for Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention](/scholarships/c/cancer-and-cardiovascular-disease-prevention.html) | $42,440 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic PhD student - Conduct research that advances our understanding of the relationship between 24-hour movement behaviours and noncommunicable disease risk |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in the School of Health Sciences](/scholarships/c/school-of-health-sciences.html) | USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in the School of Health Sciences |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Optimising Athlete Development in NSW Athletics](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/nsw-athletics.html) | $36,500 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research on ‘Grow to Gold’ – Optimising Athlete Development in NSW Athletics |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Management of Hypertension in Rural, Regional and Remote NSW](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/management-of-hypertension.html) | $42,440  p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Research student - Conduct research in improving the management of hypertension in rural, regional and remote NSW. |

## Sydney School of Public Health

| **Scholarship** | Value | Eligibility |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Faculty of Medicine and Health Executive Dean Stipend Scholarship](/scholarships/c/faculty-of-medicine-and-health-executive-dean-stipend-scholarshi.html) | USYD RTP rate p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Domestic PhD student within the Faculty of Medicine and Health |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Perceived Risk and Management Preferences for Melanoma in Situ](/scholarships/c/melanoma.html) | $41,753 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research into perceived risk and management preferences for melanoma in situ, and the potential impacts of alternative diagnostic labels. |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Immunisation and Surveillance in Southeast Asia](/scholarships/c/southeast-asia.html) | $41,753 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in on measles, immunisation and vaccine-preventable disease surveillance in Lao PDR and Southeast Asia. |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Back Pain Management in Emergency Health Services](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/back-pain-management.html) | $43,840.5  p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - Research student - Conduct research in investigating back pain management in emergency health services |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Musculoskeletal Pain](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/scholarship-in-musculoskeletal-pain.html) | $42,440 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in musculoskeletal pain |
| [Postgraduate Research Scholarship in the Field of Back Pain](https://www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships/c/field-of-back-pain.html) | $43,840 p.a. (up to 3.5 years) | - PhD student - Conduct research in the field of back pain |