MNHS Graduate Research Scholarships
We offer generous scholarships to support you and your graduate research, so you can focus on what's important.
We offer generous scholarships to support you and your graduate research, so you can focus on what's important.
Monash University - Italian Institute for Genomic Medicine - Peter MacCallum Cancer CentreThe Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Italian Institute for Genomic Medicine are thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new partnership. This partnership brings together the expertise and innovation from three leading institutions to collaborate on groundbreaking cancer research. By way of a generous philanthropic donation from the Compagnia di San Paolo and the Italian Institute for Genomic Medicine this initiative is offering a unique PhD opportunity for motivated students to undertake an innovative research project while gaining valuable international experience. This program will allow students to spend up to 12 months of their PhD abroad at the Italian Institute for Genomic Medicine, broadening their research horizons and enhancing their skills in a cross-cultural environment.
This partnership is now seeking expressions of interest from applicants interested in projects which will investigate cancer gene expression and will be supervised by a collaborative supervisory team Professor Ricky Johnstone (Peter Mac), Professor Saverio Minucci (IIGM) and Professor Jake Shortt (Monash University). For a more detailed outline of the broad project area, please see the research project details. Up to two PhD scholarships are available.
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17th April 2026: Expression of interest due.
April 2026: Shortlisting of applicants, interviews and Final PhD candidates selected.
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Find out more about this collaborative research project here.
For more information contact the Monash University Faculty Graduate Research Office, med-research.degrees@monash.edu
For more information, contact the Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Graduate Research Office, med-research.degrees@monash.edu
We offer generous scholarships to support you and your graduate research, so you can focus on what's important. It's our investment in ideas and people that will change the world - and it covers more than just the cost of study.
| Available to: | International applicants for Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Benefits: | Tuition fee |
| Overseas Student Health Cover: | Not covered by this scholarship |
| Duration: | 3 years 6 months equivalent full-time for doctoral students and maximum 2 years equivalent full-time for research master's students. (no extensions). If applicable, the scholarship duration will be reduced by any period of prior study undertaken towards the degree. |
| Funding arrangements: | Fully funded by the enrolling academic unit. |
| Applying: | Simply indicate your intention to apply for scholarships on the course application form. There is no need to fill out a separate form for this scholarship. |
| Contacts: |
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Graduate Research Office med-research.degrees@monash.edu, +61 3 9905 4313 |
Some schools and departments may offer internal scholarships. For more information about these potential scholarship offers and applicable application processes, enquire directly with prospective academic units.
To make the most of interesting opportunities whenever possible and allow us to celebrate your success as you complete your graduate research, find out the benefits of these awards and grants.