Gary Curtis Leukemia Medical Research Scholarship 2025

🏫 About Flinders University - The Gary Curtis Leukemia Medical Research Scholarship

The Gary Curtis Leukemia Medical Research Scholarship 2025 at Flinders University is now accepting applications. If you are a clinician with an interest in blood cancer research, pursuing a PhD could take your career to the next level. This competitive tax-free scholarship offers $53,299 per annum (2026 rate) for up to 3.5 years. Potential projects range from molecular studies to clinical care.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: October 10, 2025
• Application Deadline: November 21, 2025
• Category: Postgraduate, PhD
• Opportunity Location: Australia

🎁 Benefits of the Scholarship

Recipients of the Gary Curtis Leukemia Medical Research Scholarship will enjoy the following benefits:

• 2026 rate: $53,299, indexed annually at the NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship rate.
• Scholarship duration: Up to 3.5 years full-time.
• A supportive environment located in the College of Medicine and Public Health.
• Access to world-class laboratories, scientists, public health experts, and clinician researchers.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Gary Curtis Leukemia Medical Research Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident at the closing date for applications.
• Have completed Second Class (Division A) Honours or above, or an equivalent qualification including a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study; OR
• Have a coursework qualification with evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant; OR
• Have completed a Doctor of Medicine with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5; AND
• Be enrolled, or seeking to enrol, in a Doctor of Philosophy at Flinders University as a full-time student.

The scholarship will NOT be awarded to students who:

• Are in receipt of an award that directly duplicates the purpose of this scholarship.
• Are on paid study leave.
• Hold a fractional academic appointment.
• Hold a Research Doctorate or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants to a PhD in the College of Medicine and Public Health should focus on fields related to medicine, biomedical sciences, or public health.
• Medical professionals must be registered to practise in Australia at the time of application, with no conditions or suspensions attached to the registration that prevent them from practising.

📝 Application Process

Applications are submitted via the student information system available on the Flinders University website:
Flinders University Research Degree Application Portal

Required Documents:

Please provide the following as a single PDF document:

1. Applicant CV (maximum 2 pages):
   • Detailing academic record, medals, prizes, awards, research achievements, productivity commensurate with authorship of research publications, book chapters, presentations, postgraduate/research training, research/professional experience, and broader community engagement.
2. Application outlining the following details:
   • Research Proposal (maximum 2 pages): Including a research plan and description of impact and feasibility.
   • Research Environment and Supervisory Team Statement (maximum 500 words).

📅 Application Deadline

November 21, 2025

🔗 Scholarship Application Portal

For more details about the scholarship, visit:
Flinders University - The Gary Curtis Leukemia Medical Research Scholarship

To apply, visit:
Flinders University Research Degree Application Portal

This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for clinicians and researchers passionate about advancing blood cancer research. Don't miss the chance to contribute to impactful projects while advancing your academic and professional career!

• 2026 rate $53,299, indexed annually at the NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship rate.
• Up to 3.5 years full-time.
• A supportive environment, located in the College of Medicine and Public Health.
• Access to world-class laboratories, scientists, public health experts, and clinician researchers.