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Phd opportunity in cardiovascular health.

The Disorders of Mineralisation Group within the Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute (NHIRI) at Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia is looking for individuals interested in pursuing full-time PhDs under the supervision of Associate Professor Joshua Lewis, National Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellow and Dr Cassandra Smith, VC Excellence & National Heart Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow.

At a glance

• The PhD projects will involve the conduct of a Medical Research Future Fund, National Heart Foundation and National Health and Medical Research Council funded work to better understand how cardiometabolic diseases develop and progress across the adult lifespan with a focus on novel approaches to preventing progression of blood vessel disease to clinical events such as heart attacks and strokes. The program has the potential for large-scale implementation if successful. The PhD candidates may also work on developing world-first disease screening and behaviour change programs.
• Up to three scholarships are available at $33,000 each per year.

Eligibility guidelines

This position is open to domestic and international candidates. To be eligible for this scholarship applicants must:

• Meet the entry requirements for a PhD at ECU

Selection Criteria

Applicants should have a high level of achievement, including an honours degree or equivalent or demonstrated research experience such as peer reviewed publications. We also encourage current Honours students to apply.

We are seeking individuals who have experience with 1 or more of the following:

• Nursing, diabetes education, lifestyle coaching, behavioural psychology backgrounds with clinical experience.
• Clinically trained medical or allied health (physiotherapists, accredited exercise physiologists, occupational therapist, dietetics) professionals.
• Background in health economics.

Desired skills include excellent communication and people skills, organisational skills, statistics, and understanding of research methods

How to apply

Interested applicants are required to send their expression of interest to Bianca Lovi

Your expression of interest should include the following:

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria and describing your interest in the field;
• An up-to-date CV containing your contact details;
• Academic transcripts;
• Relevant supporting documents of prior research (e.g., copy of your best publication); and
• Evidence of English language proficiency (only relevant for applicants whose previous studies were not in English).

For more information

Questions about this scholarship can be directed to Bianca Lovi

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Our PhD students are supported by scholarships that provide a living allowance stipend, with WEHI also awarding each student additional top-up funding.

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To better support our PhD students, who are our future scientific leaders, WEHI has made changes to PhD scholarship rates.

From 1 January 2023, WEHI PhD scholarships will be boosted so the minimum rate is $37,685, guided by the net national minimum wage.

Scholarship top-up funding will continue for the full candidature, so students remain supported while they write their PhD.

Domestic students (Australian and New Zealand citizens)

Domestic students (Australian citizens and permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens) can be considered for a competitive University of Melbourne scholarship when applying for PhD candidature:

• University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
• University of Melbourne Prestigious Scholarships

Find out more about University of Melbourne scholarship application rounds, scholarships available and scholarship eligibility. Find out the current Melbourne Research Scholarship rate .

Other PhD scholarships for domestic students

PhD scholarships for domestic students are also available from government and philanthropic sources. Prospective students should contact the WEHI’s Grants Office for assistance in applying:

• NHMRC Postgraduate Research Scholarships
• Other external funding bodies

Application dates vary – please see the funding bodies’ latest information on how and when to apply. Our Scientific Education Office and Grants Office are available to discuss your PhD scholarship application.

International students

International students (not Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens) may be supported scholarships from a range of sources, including philanthropic or government sources, WEHI, or the University of Melbourne.

International students are considered for a competitive University of Melbourne scholarship when applying for PhD candidature:

• University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships and tuition fee offset

Most scholarships for international students often offer a relocation allowance, health insurance coverage, and tuition fee offset, as well as the living allowance component. Find the current Melbourne Research Scholarship rate .

Find out more about University of Melbourne scholarship application rounds, scholarships available and scholarship eligibility.

International students, not currently or most recently enrolled at an Australian university, may apply for our International PhD Scholar Initiative with applications closing in October, for commencement the following year.

Other PhD scholarships

PhD scholarships may be available from philanthropic or government organisations for students with certain backgrounds, nationalities or research interests. Our Scientific Education Office and Grants Office are available to discuss potential funding sources for your PhD study.

In certain circumstances WEHI also offers PhD scholarships or philanthropic funding for selected students, particularly those with a high likelihood of future scholarship success. This is usually by arrangement with the project supervisor, and to a value equivalent to University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship .

PhD students may also be eligible to apply for external bursary funding to undertake research exchanges or travel scholarships to attend conferences during their degree.

For any queries about the Medical Biology PhD Program contact the Scientific Education Office.

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