WEHI 2022 International PhD Scholar Initiative: (Deadline 11 November 2022)

Our International PhD Scholar Initiative enables outstanding international students to join our Medical Biology PhD Program.

WEHI’s PhD students receive advanced, multidisciplinary medical research training through hands-on research within our leading scientific teams. Our Medical Biology PhD Program also equips students with the broader knowledge and skills to advance their careers.

About WEHI

WEHI is where the world’s brightest minds collaborate and innovate to make discoveries that will help us to live healthier for longer. We bring together people with different skills and experience who are committed to long-term discovery. Our medical researchers have been serving the community for more than 100 years. We know that we can achieve better things bringing together diverse teams who work together for 10, 20 or even 50 years to tackle the big issues. We are brighter because of our collaborations with hospitals, universities, research institutes and industry.

WEHI International PhD Scholar Initiative

• Type PhD
• Organisation WEHI
• Country to study Australia
• School to study–
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline November 11, 2022

Aim and Benefits of WEHI International PhD Scholar Initiative

Our International PhD Scholarships provide a living allowance equivalent to the current Melbourne Research Scholarship rate. In addition, all PhD students receive WEHI’s $2000 per annum scholarship top-up plus a relocation allowance, health insurance coverage, and a university tuition fee offset.

Requirements for WEHI International PhD Scholar Initiative Qualification

International students who have completed their degree or are in the final academic year of their current degree are eligible to apply for the International PhD Scholar Initiative.

Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens qualify as domestic students with University of Melbourne and are not eligible to apply for the International PhD Scholar Initiative. If your last degree of study was at an Australian university, you are also not eligible for the International PhD Scholar Initiative. Please see the scholarships options available for these students.

Interview date, Process and Venue for WEHI International PhD Scholar Initiative

International PhD Scholars are selected on the basis of their academic record, relevant experience, referees’ reports and a videoconference interview.

Application Deadline

November 11, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to WEHI on www.surveymonkey.com to applyProspective international PhD students should investigate research projects with individual supervisors, attend our Virtual Student Open Days and be aware of the PhD application process for research opportunities at WEHI.

To apply for the International PhD Scholar Initiative in 2022, international applicants (not currently or most recently enrolled at an Australian university) will be required to:

1.    Confirm your eligibility
Check that you meet the entry requirements for PhD candidature at the University of Melbourne and confirm your eligibility for WEHI’s International PhD Scholar Initiative.

2.   Identify your preferred research areas
Investigate the student project opportunities, and contact supervisors to discuss projects of interest.

Complete and submit an application form online.

You will be asked to nominate up to three titles of research projects or WEHI supervisors for your application.
Please note, this nomination list does not affect your application assessment. You are encouraged to directly contact supervisors to discuss projects, but any supervisor’s verbal agreement is informal at this stage.

4.    Email your application supporting documents to studentapplications@wehi.edu.au
Please use the same email account as you have listed on the application form.
Email Subject line: 2021 WEHI IPSI Application – YOURSURNAME

Your email should include
(i) A cover letter that explains your research interests and motivation for doing a PhD
(ii) Curriculum vitae
(iii) Academic transcripts (include university grading scale and English translation if applicable).

Applications close on Friday 11 November 2022 (11:59pm Melbourne time – AEDT)

Incomplete applications (including missing supporting documents) will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email by after the close date and invited to a videoconference interview within four weeks of the closing date. At this stage, shortlisted applicants will be required to provide professional or academic referee reports.

WEHI welcomes international students who are currently or most recently enrolled at an Australian university to apply for a PhD project at WEHI through the main PhD application process.

At WEHI we strive to ensure our students and staff enjoy a great working environment, and we value diversity and gender equality in our student body and workforce.

For more details, visit WEHI website.