Scholarships

Initial enquiries to study at Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research should be directed to the relevant research project supervisor, or research group leader. The current student booklet summarises each research project and includes contact details for the relevant supervisor.

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Application Forms

PHI Application for Study form pdf

Postgraduate Scholarships

For these scholarships, which are to carry out a study leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, students must be suitably qualified [at least BSc (Hons), BMedSci or MBBS or equivalent degrees].

Please work with your Prince Henry’s supervisor to finalise a project before submitting an application form.

PHI Top-Up Postgraduate Scholarships

These scholarships are available to students who have recently enrolled in a postgraduate research degree (typically PhD) and who are intending sto study or are recently arrived at PHI.

PHI Postgraduate Top-Up scholars receive addition support on top of an existing scholarship stipend.

Please visit the PHI Postgraduate Top-Up Scholarships page from more information.

Other Postgraduate Scholarships

PhD Scholarship in Reproductive Biology

Prince Henrys Institute of Medical Research and Dept of Anatomy & Developmental Biology, Monash University

Our knowledge of the factors that regulate the supply, activation and growth of ovarian follicles is important for an understanding of conditions such as premature ovarian failure, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and anovulation all of which impact fertility in women.

A PhD research project is available in 2009 for studies of the factors that regulate the establishment, activation, development, and growth of ovarian follicles in a range of animal models that alter gene activity, follicle supply, and the actions of oestrogens in the foetal and postnatal ovary. The controversial notion that follicles may self-renew from as yet unidentified stem cell populations from intra- or extra ovarian sources will form part of these studies. Techniques will include: gene expression, histology, immunocytochemistry, confocal and stereological analysis, electron microscopy, 2-D and 3-D biomapping, animal surgery, data analysis and publication.

Chief Investigators/Supervisors for this project are Prof Jock Findlay (Prince Henry’s Institute of Medical Research) and Assoc Prof Jeff Kerr (Anatomy & Developmental Biology, Monash University).

The work will be conducted in both sites which are 10 min apart by car.

Award
The scholarship is for a period of 3 years, stipend up to $25,000 per annum (tax free). A 6 month extension may be available. Allowances for travel and support for thesis preparation will apply.

Eligibility
Full-time. Honours 1 or 2A or equivalent.

Availability
From 2009.

Enquiries
Assoc Prof Jeff Kerr, jeff.kerr@med.monash.edu.au
Ph 03-99052723 Fax 03-99052766

Applications
In writing or email to:
Assoc Prof Jeff Kerr, Dept of Anatomy & Developmental Biology,
School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Monash University,
Victoria 3800. Include CV, academic record, contact details for 2 or 3 referees.

Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)

This scholarship is awarded through Monash University and is awarded for a period of 3 years. Applications close late in October. For study at Prince Henry’s Institute, the application must be filled out in consultation with a Prince Henry’s Institute supervisor. Overseas students are not eligible. Applications close October 31.

Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS)

This scholarship is awarded through Monash University for a period of 3 years. Applications close in late October. For study at Prince Henry’s Institute, the application must be filled out in consultation with a Prince Henry’s Institute supervisor. Overseas students are eligible. Applications close October 31, 2009.

Cancer Council of Victoria Postgraduate Scholarship

Prince Henry’s Institute is an approved institution to carry out a project in a cancer related area under the Anti Cancer Council of Victoria Scheme. Applications usually close in early November. Contact the Cancer Council for the current closing date for applications.

Further Study options

The Education Program in Reproduction & Development (EPRD)