Scholarship details
An Eccles PhD Scholarship in Medical Sciences may be made available on a yearly basis by the John Curtin School of Medical Research (JCSMR). The scholarship was established with the intention of luring exceptionally talented students from other countries to pursue graduate studies in neuroscience at JCSMR.
About the Scholarship Provider:
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Scholarship Sponsor(s): Australian National University (ANU)
Scholarship Country: Australia
Scholarship Worth: $34,000
Study Level: Postgraduate
Nationality: International Students
Scholarship Offer:
- A fee-waiver scholarship will also be offered to international students in addition to the annual living expense stipend that will be paid out biweekly in arrears as part of the award. In addition to financial support, the scholarship offers paid medical leave, time off for pregnancy and paternity, and reimbursement for thesis expenses.
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Eligibility for Scholarship.
- The award will be made available to a prospective student who meets the following criteria: they must be from a country outside of the United States; they must be enrolling in a course of study leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the John Curtin School of Medical Research at the Australian National University; and they must demonstrate financial need.
- possesses a Bachelor of Honours degree from an Australian university with a First Class Honours or a degree with a comparable level of distinction, and has research publications and/or related research experience.
Nationality
The ANU 2023 Eccles PhD Scholarship in Medical Sciences is open to all International Students
If a student enrolls in one of the degree programs offered by SOAS University of London, they may be eligible to receive a fee waiver award in the amount of £5,000. This award is available to students who are interested in receiving a degree from SOAS University of London.
Application Procedure
- Students are automatically considered for the scholarship if they match the qualifying criteria or conditions that are outlined in the Eligibility section of the website. There is no separate application process for the scholarship.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the ANU 2023 Eccles PhD Scholarship in Medical Sciences is August 31, 2023.
